Rôla
Rôla is a Portuguese game designer active since 2025, focusing on deck/bag/pool-building mechanics and farming themes.
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Biography
Rôla (José Carlos Santos) is listed as a designer, playtester and activist. The provided data does not include birth date or birthplace. He appears in our records from 2025 and is associated with several projects mentioned in the BGG text.
Career
According to the available data Rôla has been active since 2025. His designs aim for historically-tinged themes that lead to fluid player experiences and difficult, thematically embedded decisions. He frequently collaborates with Luís Costa. The database currently lists one title using deck/bag/pool-building mechanics within a farming category.
Most Famous Games
The top listed title is Oliva (2025), which in the data is associated with an award (GEEKS d'OURO Portuguese Board Game of the Year). No other top titles are provided in the dataset.
Design Style
His style is described in the data as thematic and decision-driven, emphasizing deck/bag/pool-building mechanics and farming-related gameplay. Repeated cooperation with Costa suggests an ongoing creative partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rôla from?
The dataset does not state a birthplace; the BGG text refers to him as Portuguese but no formal birthplace or nationality field is given.
What is their most famous game?
Oliva (2025) — listed as the top game in the provided data.
What mechanic is their signature?
Deck, Bag, and Pool Building is named as the primary mechanic in the data.
How long have they been active?
The records show activity starting in 2025.
Verdict
Recommended for players who enjoy thematic Euro-style games with deck/bag-building and light farming elements.
