Hi there! My name is

Mario Ortegón

I'm a freelance game designer, writer, and consultant working primarily in the tabletop games industry. I've worked on products for Wizards of the Coast, Critical Role, MCDM Productions, Paradox Interactive, Guildhall Studios, Harebrained Schemes, and more.

My Work

Here's a selection of my most recent credits. Writing and design samples are available on request.

Tabletop RPGs

Other Games

About Me

I'm queer, Mexican, and my pronouns are he/him. I grew up in a small town just south of the eastern Mexico-US border and currently live in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León.I have a background in UX Design, and in my spare time I like to yell in Spanish and play games on stream. If you're wondering how to pronounce my name, you can listen to it here.

Interviews & Articles

Special Events

Connect with Me

My areas of expertise include game design, world building, developmental editing, narrative design, and cultural consulting. I'm also happy to discuss other roles to meet your project's needs.If you want to hire me or request an appearance at an event, stream, or podcast, the best way to do so is by email. You can also use the form below if it's more convenient for you.

Let's Work Together