Trnava Game Guild
Journal Title: Acta Ludologica - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The Trnava gaming community is growing. The regional town of Trnava, which is close to the capital of Slovakia, has been providing good conditions for young creative people in recent years. Students maybe go to vote at their residence, but they live, study, and even more often work in Trnava.
Authors and Affiliations
Michal Kabát
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