Laure De Mey

Laure De Mey and Kitt Byrne, creators at Balloon Studios, share their journey crafting the Victorian puzzler Botany Manor. They discuss designing immersive environments inspired by real manors and the creative challenges of blending narrative depth with gameplay. The duo explores themes of sisterhood and resilience, drawing parallels to 'Little Women'. Listeners will also uncover the intriguing history of priest holes, revealing how these secret hideouts enhance modern gaming through intriguing puzzles and stories.