Episode 396

Episode 396: Doria Roustan, Grammes Edition

Published on: 28th April, 2026

Doria Roustan is a professional in the board game publishing industry, passionate about tabletop games since childhood. She began her career working in a specialized game store while studying publishing and communication, before joining well-known publishers such as Matagot and Funforge. She has also designed and self-funded her own board games, while supporting private companies as an editorial and game design consultant. Since early 2025, she has been part of the Grammes team as an editor.

About Grammes Edition: Grammes is an independent French publishing house founded in 2020 by Léandre Proust and Adeline Deslais. It develops board games and playful formats, with an accessible approach often focused on compact or innovative designs. Its catalog notably includes titles such as Clash of Decks and Micro Hero, as well as editorial projects like the magazine Philimag. Doria Roustan joined the team in early 2025 and is the editor in charge of the Micro Hero line.

To check out the Pay-what-you-want campaign for Micro Hero: Ulysses and Achilles, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grammesedition/micro-hero-ulysses-and-micro-hero-achilles

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James is the president of Tin Robot Games, the publisher of 4 successful board Game Kickstarters; Tanks, but no thanks!, Queen of Scots: The Card Game, and Nutty Squirrels of the Oakwood Forest.

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