Counterplay Games
Matthew Pahl is an experienced game designer with a diverse background in the gaming industry. Currently serving as the Lead Game Designer at Counterplay Games since June 2019, Pahl has previously held key positions including Design Director at nWay Inc. and VP of Game Design/Co-Founder at Mastermind Studios, Inc. Pahl's expertise includes designing game systems, monetization strategies, and live-ops systems, as well as managing company P&L and analyzing game KPIs. Prior roles include Lead Game Designer at GREE International, Inc., Associate Game Designer at Funzio, and Game Designer/Data Analyst at Regan Mercantile, LLC. Pahl holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Michigan State University.
Counterplay Games
Counterplay Games is an independent video game studio based in California. We're a scrappy and entrepreneurial team, taking deep pride in our craft, and in our personal growth. Gaming is our first love—we're drawn to it like moths to a flame. We have an unquenchable fire in our bellies: we can't stop creating games, and we can't stop thinking about games, even in our sleep. No question is left unturned as we push the limits of this medium.