Amirhosein Malaekeh Nikoo

I am Amirhosein Malaekeh Nikoo, a professional game designer specializing in ARG, game mechanics and balance design, escape room design and prototyping, board games and narrative-driven experiences that blend psychology, art, and player emotion. Born in 1999 and based in Iran, I'm open to remote freelance opportunities worldwide, bringing a unique neurodivergent perspective (recent ASD diagnosis) that fuels my pattern-recognition and innovative puzzle design.
My journey began in an art-filled childhood, evolving into a professional career where I've designed over 150 multilayered puzzles, 50+ interactive narratives, and led projects like M19 (8 industry nominations) and Sentinel (BOF Contest Winner). As a co-founder of Token and Tea—a community café with 400+ board games—I've fostered spaces for experimentation and belonging.

- Currently working on a personal TCG project, under development using Python3, C#
- Aiming to create more publicly accessible immersive experiences with game means in future.