Home

Vlaada

Vlaada Chvátil, often referred to simply as Vlaada, is a Czech game designer whose work has become influential in modern tabletop gaming. Based in the Czech Republic, he co-founded the game publisher Czech Games Edition (CGE), which has published many of his titles and helped bring Czech game design to international audiences.

Chvátil’s body of work includes Mage Knight, Galaxy Trucker, Space Alert, Dungeon Lords, Through the Ages: A

His designs have earned international recognition, with editions translated into multiple languages and nominations or wins

New
Story
of
Civilization,
Tash-Kalar:
Arena
of
Legends,
and
Codenames.
His
games
are
known
for
thematic
depth,
varied
mechanics,
and
strong
replayability.
Some
titles
emphasize
real-time
or
cooperative
play
(Space
Alert),
others
blend
resource
management
with
engine-building
(Mage
Knight),
and
others
explore
area
control
and
tactical
decision-making
(Tash-Kalar).
Through
the
Ages:
A
New
Story
of
Civilization
is
widely
regarded
as
a
sophisticated
civilization-building
experience.
at
major
board
game
awards.
Beyond
producing
games,
Chvátil
remains
active
in
game
development
and
frequently
participates
in
conventions
and
industry
events,
contributing
to
the
ongoing
growth
of
the
Czech
and
global
board
game
scene.