Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of being a sound designer. Watching Star Wars, I used to wonder where all those incredible sounds came from. Psych! I actually ended up working on sound design for HitPlay Pulse because my co-founder, Erwick, was completely swamped. At the time, I had almost zero experience with sound design, but I’d always found it fascinating. Back during my first game jam, I was responsible for all the audio — both music and sound effects. I quickly discov

What started as a film composer’s frustration with YouTube playlists during D&D sessions became the foundation for HitPlay — a cinematic music app for tabletop games. Inspired by dynamic video game scores and immersive storytelling, Tickle Engine was founded by filmmakers and gamers to build elegant, low-interaction tools that enhance tabletop experiences without breaking immersion.