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Adam Sblendorio is a veteran in the tabletop industry and currently VP of Product at The Op Games. His work blends thoughtful design with deep fan understanding, especially when working on co-branded titles tied to beloved pop culture franchises like Disney, Hello Kitty and Ghostbusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adam Sblendorio P1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thank you! I’m Adam Sblendorio, VP of Product at The Op Games. My journey started as a creative in traditional advertising, but I found my calling in the tabletop industry for the past 20 years when I took on a role at USAopoly. Starting on the visual design side and evolving into development and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That chance turned into a career I’m grateful for every day. I’ve always been drawn to visual storytelling and experiences, and game design has allowed me to blend those passions in ways I never imagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s an incredible honor. Such awards confirm our team’s efforts and highlight the enthusiasm and ideas that go into each product. They are a tribute to all those who contributed to the development of these games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The accolades that our games receive create new opportunities for our products going forward. It’s a powerful promotional tool, affirming for retailers, players, and partners that our products are worth their attention. Internally, it energizes the team and reinforces that our shared commitment to quality and fun makes a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the playtesting phase, our team concentrates on experimentation. The main problem with Flip 7 was to change the number of cards and action cards to get the right gameplay. The game looks simple initially, but to get the perfect balance, you must test it multiple times, like making a sauce with exact ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, it’s the fans. When we work on co-branded titles with beloved IPs like Hello Kitty or Disney, we immerse ourselves in fan communities to understand their expectations and hopes. It’s not just about branding\u2014designing a love letter to those fandoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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