Matt Fantastic
Matt Fantastic — game designer and Creative Director, active since 2025, focused on betting/bluff mechanics and paper-and-pencil formats.
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Biography
Matt Fantastic is Creative Director of Forever Stoked Creative, a studio they founded in 2007. They work freelance in game design, development, graphic design and art direction, and run a game shop called Elm City Games. They also teach game design and publish indie games and other creative projects.
Career
Recorded in our database from 2025, Matt's professional work spans freelance design, development and visual direction for clients worldwide. They publish indie games, books and vinyl, founded the New Haven Game Makers Guild and serve on industry boards such as GAMA and Unpub. Their practice includes community organising, publishing and consulting for corporate and institutional clients.
Most Famous Games
The listed top title is How Many What?! (2025). The game is categorized as Trivia and combines Betting-and-Bluffing mechanics with a Paper-and-Pencil format. Currently one title is recorded in our database: How Many What?! (2025).
Design Style
Data indicates a preference for bluffing/betting mechanics and paper-and-pencil formats within trivia settings. Their background as a Creative Director and publisher suggests a focus on visual design and experimental indie releases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matt Fantastic from?
The source data does not state a place of origin.
What is their most famous game?
According to our data, How Many What?! (2025) is their most notable listed title.
What mechanic is their signature?
Betting and Bluffing, together with Paper-and-Pencil, appear as signature mechanics in the data.
How long have they been active?
They are recorded as active from 2025 in our database.
Verdict
Recommended for players who enjoy quick trivia, bluffing/wagering play and experimental paper-and-pencil concepts.