Dracon Rules Design Studio

04/04/2026

Στεκόμαστε στο πλευρό των ανθρώπων που απαρτίζουν τον συγγενή οργανισμό.

Τα συλλυπητήρια μας, και την ευχή μας για κουράγιο στην διευρυμένη οικογένεια.

Ο Γιάννης Μπρούζος, ιδρυτικό μέλος της Challedu, έφυγε από τη ζωή στις 2 Απρίλη 2026, αφήνοντας πίσω του μια βαθιά ανθρώπινη διαδρομή, γεμάτη γνώση, αγάπη και προσφορά. Ένας άνθρωπος που δεν ξεχώριζε μόνο για τις ιδέες του, αλλά κυρίως για τον τρόπο που τις έκανε πράξη.

Ο Γιάννης γεννήθηκε το 1984 στον Πειραιά όπου πέρασε τα πρώτα μαθητικά του χρόνια. Από πολύ νωρίς έδειξε ποιος ήταν: αγωνιστής και παρών. Πρόεδρος του 15μελούς, άριστος μαθητής και σημαιοφόρος, δραστήριος σε κάθε πλευρά της σχολικής ζωής. Σπούδασε στο Φυσικό του ΕΚΠΑ και συμμετείχε ενεργά στο φοιτητικό κίνημα. Αυτή η βαθιά ανάγκη για συμμετοχή και κοινό αγώνα τον συνόδευσε σε όλη του τη διαδρομή.

Μετά το Φυσικό συνέχισε τις σπουδές του σε διδακτορικό και μεταδιδακτορικό επίπεδο στη θεωρητική φυσική στη Γερμανία, στη Χαϊδελβέργη και το Αμβούργο, ενώ στη συνέχεια εργάστηκε και στο πανεπιστήμιο της Ουλμ. Παρόλες τις δυσκολίες και τα μνημόνια στην Ελλάδα άφησε την πετυχημένη καριέρα του στο εξωτερικό για να γυρίσει στους ανθρώπους του- στην σύνδεση. Μαζί με την αδερφή του Asimina Brouzou δημιούργησαν αρχικά τα Μουτράκια και στην συνέχεια τον οργανισμό Challedu. Μέσα από αυτή την πορεία σχεδίασαν και υλοποίησαν πρωτοπόρα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα όπως οι Μικροί επιστήμονες, το Μυστήριο στο Γηροκομείο, Female legends of science και άλλα προωθώντας την συμπεριληπτική και ισότιμη εκπαίδευση. Επίσης ανέπτυξαν εκπαιδευτικά εργαλεία που έβαζαν στο επίκεντρο τη συνεργασία, τη φαντασία και τη χαρά της μάθησης.

Όπως ο ίδιος λέει, "Από όλους τους ρόλους μου αγαπώ αυτούς του μαθητή και του δασκάλου". Και πράγματι λίγα χρόνια μετά ο Γιάννης άρχισε να εργάζεται ως αναπληρωτής καθηγητής γεμίζοντας αγάπη για τη μάθηση σε χιλιάδες μαθητές και μαθήτριές του στο δημόσιο σχολείο.

Όταν ο Γιάννης βρέθηκε αντιμέτωπος με τον καρκίνο έγινε φωνή, παράδειγμα και παρακαταθήκη των συνασθενών του, μιλώντας ανοιχτά για την ασθένειά του. Έγραψε το βιβλίο "Τι πραγματικά αξίζει - 24 γράμματα στον γιο μου" που αποτελεί όπως λέει ο ίδιος "τη μαρτυρία μιας ζωής — ή έστω μισής" αποτυπώνοντας τις σκέψεις του, τις εμπειρίες του, την αγάπη, τη θλίψη και το φως του, μαζί με όλα όσα πίστευε πως πραγματικά αξίζουν.

Ο Γιάννης, ήταν πατέρας, σύζυγος, αδερφός, γιος, σύντροφος, συγγραφέας, μουσικός, δάσκαλος, μαθητής, ασθενής και τόσοι ακόμα ρόλοι... Ήταν όμως και ένας βαθιά πολιτικός, κοινωνικός άνθρωπος, με την ουσιαστική έννοια της λέξης: Κάποιος που πονούσε για τον κόσμο και μαζί του, που δεν αδιαφορούσε για τον πόνο των άλλων, που έβλεπε τη μοίρα του ανθρώπου ως κοινή υπόθεση.

Για αυτό άλλωστε μέσα από τη δύναμη και την αλληλεγγύη που ένιωσε με την έκδοση του βιβλίου του εμπνεύστηκε τον οργανισμό Βιβλιοχάρισμα που στοχεύει στην υποστήριξη ατόμων και συλλογικοτήτων μέσα από βιβλία και δράσεις γύρω από αυτά.

Τη Μ. Δευτέρα, 6/4/26 ώρα 11.00 Ι.Ν. Αγ. Θεοδώρων, Α' Κοιμητηρίου Αθηνών αποχαιρετούμε με θλίψη τον Γιάννη Μπρούζο.

Επιθυμία της οικογένειας, αντί στεφάνων, είναι όσοι και όσες το επιθυμούν να καταθέσουν χρηματικό ποσό στον λογαριασμό του, προς ενίσχυση των σκοπών του οργανισμού «Βιβλιοχάρισμα», που αποτέλεσε δική του έμπνευση και προσφορά ώστε να συνεχιστεί το έργο του για την υποστήριξη συνασθενών του που δίνουν το δικό τους αγώνα.

Το βιβλίο, μπορείτε να το διαβάσετε δωρεάν σε ψηφιακή μορφή εδώ https://sites.google.com/view/ti-pragmatika-axizei/%CF%88%CE%B7%CF%86%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CE%B2%CE%B9%CE%B2%CE%BB%CE%AF%CE%BF

04/04/2026

What is "One World"? Version: Psychology Clinic!

An Eramus+ KA1 project co-funded by the European Union, where our volunteers were able to visit and discuss with support experts at Clinica Psiho One, a private Clinic where Psychologists and therapists offer support to a wide variety of cases, including persons with Intellectual Disability or similar conditions.

This activity was part of the experiential course "Strategies to optimize learning for people with Intellectual Disabilities" organized by Asociatia Share Education on in Arad, Romania.

During this meeting, the participants were able to discuss with experts on strategies and methodologies to explain difficult topics to persons with such impairments, showing a variety of examples of tools and games that are used, depending on the level of the persons involved. More often than not, Adults with intellectual disability are grown ups whose mind and cognitive functions have not developed beyond a specific stage; often that of a 4-year, 6-year, or maybe older child. During the meeting the participants were able to understand the different levels targetted by their games, and the adaptability and attractability functions they should incorporate into their designs.

Stay tuned to see more!

Project Code: 2025-1-EL01-KA122-ADU-000340947
Project Title: One World - Design for Inclusion

04/04/2026

What is "One World"? Version: Public Infrastructure!

An Eramus+ KA1 project co-funded by the European Union, where our volunteers got the opportunity to learn more about the needs of persons with Intellectual Disability from psychologits, special educators, counselors in CJRAE Arad, the county's public body "Center for Resources and Educational Assistance".

This activity was part of the experiential course "Strategies to optimize learning for people with Intellectual Disabilities" organized by Asociatia Share Education in Arad, Romania.

Our participants had the opportunity to understand the infrastructure set in place to support special learning needs and the committees formed and processes follwed to that function. As ID and other learning diffiulties are evident since the beginning of a person's life, we had the opportunity to observe the early mechanisms of understanding and support from the county's experts, seeing them in action, as well as discussing tools used. Using that information, applications and initial ideas of game-tools were discussed.

Stay tuned to see more!

Project Code: 2025-1-EL01-KA122-ADU-000340947
Project Title: One World - Design for Inclusion

04/04/2026

What is "One World"? Version: Volunteers!

An Eramus+ KA1 project co-funded by the European Union, where our participants had the chance to interact and learn from people who organize activities for persons with intellectual disability, integrating them with other societal groups. Our participants were able to discuss with trainers, accompanying persons, volunteers who have daily communication and interactions with people with Intellectual Disability.

This activity was part of the experiential course "Strategies to optimize learning for people with Intellectual Disabilities" organized by Asociatia Share Education in Arad, Romania. Our participants met with persons from various organizations, primarily Integra Arad Ong with whose wards we spend a lot of time together.

During this activity, various discussions took place and the participants had the chance to ask questions on the topic of Intellectual Disability related to board games and receive experiential answers and advice to be used during the next days.

Stay tuned to see more!

Project Code: 2025-1-EL01-KA122-ADU-000340947
Project Title: One World - Design for Inclusion

04/04/2026

What is "One World"? Version: Mingle!

An Eramus+ KA1 project co-funded by the European Union, where our volunteers got the opportunity to create bonds with people with Intellectual Disability, participating in actions and aiding where it was possible. We participated in dancing, in playing, and in a lot of smiling.

This activity was part of the experiential course "Strategies to optimize learning for people with Intellectual Disabilities" organized by Share Education in Arad, Romania. Our participants met with persons from various organizations, primarily Arad Ong with whose wards we spend a lot of time together.

Stay tuned to see more!

Project Code: 2025-1-EL01-KA122-ADU-000340947
Project Title: One World - Design for Inclusion

01/04/2026

Με μεγάλη χαρά συμμετέχουμε στο Μαθητικό Φεστιβάλ Οικολογικών Σχολείων της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Προστασία της Φύσης (Ελληνική Εταιρία Προστασίας της Φύσης) - μια ξεχωριστή διοργάνωση αφιερωμένη στην περιβαλλοντική εκπαίδευση και δράση, με τη συμμετοχή εκατοντάδων σχολείων από όλη την Ελλάδα.
Η Challedu και η Dracon Rules Design Studio θα βρίσκονται εκεί, φέρνοντας μαζί τους επιτραπέζια παιχνίδια και εκπαιδευτικά εγχειρίδια που δημιουργήθηκαν μέσα από έργα Erasmus+ και άλλες πρωτοβουλίες.
🎯 Τα παιχνίδια μας θα είναι διαθέσιμα για να τα δοκιμάσουμε μαζί!
Ελάτε να ανακαλύψουμε πώς το παιχνίδι συμβάλλει:
🧩 στην περιβαλλοντική ευαισθητοποίηση
🧩 στην εκπαίδευση μέσα από βιωματική/ game-based μάθηση
🧩 στη συμπερίληψη
📍 Αν βρίσκεστε στο φεστιβάλ, περάστε να παίξουμε, να γνωριστούμε και να δούμε πώς το παιχνίδι μπορεί να γίνει εργαλείο αλλαγής.
Σας περιμένουμε!

31/03/2026

Have you checked this discord community by Challedu ?

The project concerns game designers, developers, educators and gamers alike.

Interested in making games more inclusive, accessible, and environmentally responsible?

👉 https://discord.gg/TxqNd9zhTf

🎮🌍 UpGameIn Community – The Journey Continues!
The UpGameIn project is coming to an end, but its legacy lives on through our community!
Are you a game designer, developer, educator, or gamer?
Interested in making games more inclusive, accessible, and environmentally responsible?
💡 Find inside the community:
• Game design & game-based learning discussions
• Inclusive & accessible game practices
• Sustainable approaches & environmental awareness 🌱
• Networking & collaboration opportunities
🚀 Join us and be part of what comes next!
👉 https://discord.gg/TxqNd9zhTf

28/02/2026

🎲✨ When education meets play, learning becomes an experience.

On 24 February, Dracon Rules Design Studio had the pleasure to participate in the EcoTrade Multiplier Event hosted at the Σχολή Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης (SAEK), where we presented the results of the Erasmus+ project:

🌍 Co-Create EcoTrade: Collaborative Learning for Sustainable VET Education
(Project code: 2024-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000283809)

During the event, participants had the opportunity to discover the EcoTrade educational board game 🎮📦 — an innovative learning tool designed to help learners understand sustainable transport, logistics, decision-making, and environmental impact ♻️🚛 through interactive gameplay.

What made this session especially inspiring was the connection with real vocational contexts 🧑‍🏫🔧. Together with participants from different departments, we explored how the game mechanics can be adapted across sectors — from healthcare transport scenarios 🏥🚑 requiring prioritisation and time-sensitive deliveries, to production and distribution environments 🪑📦 such as furniture logistics.

This is exactly the vision behind EcoTrade:
👉 learning through experience 🎯
👉 cross-sector skills development 🤝
👉 sustainability awareness through play 🌱

A big thank you to the organisers, trainers, and participants for the warm welcome and active engagement! 🙏✨

💬 We would love to hear from you:
How do you think games can support professional training?

27/02/2026

🇪🇺✨ The journey of GDE – Game Design for Education has officially begun! 🎲📚

We are happy to share that the first transnational project meeting (TPM) of the Erasmus+ project GDE – Game Design for Education took place successfully in Patras, Greece 🇬🇷, hosted by Dracon Rules Design Studio.

During two intensive and productive days, partners from Greece 🇬🇷, Portugal 🇵🇹, Poland 🇵🇱, and Cyprus 🇨🇾 worked together to:
✅ 📊 Present research findings and initial insights
✅ 🧩 Co-create the structure of the upcoming handbook
✅ 🛠️ Define methodologies and case study approaches
✅ 🗓️ Plan the next activities and international mobility
✅ 🤝 Strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, and education

🎯 This project aims to develop a practical handbook for game designers and educators, supporting the transition of game design into the educational field while promoting inclusion, diversity, and innovation across Europe.

🙏 A big thank you to all partners for the inspiring collaboration, creativity, and positive energy! 🚀
We are excited to move forward to the next phase of development.

🧭 Project Coordinator

Dracon Rules Design Studio 🇬🇷 (Greece)

🤝 Partners

Universidade Lusófona - Centro Universitário Lisboa, HEI-Lab 🇵🇹 (Portugal)
Europe4Youth 🇵🇱 (Poland)
Hegemonic Project Games 🇨🇾 (Cyprus)

19/02/2026

✨ What is the best way to finish an amazing project?
By organising a conference where you proudly present the results of a dedicated international team and celebrate the journey together. 🌍💙

Dracon Rules Design Studio was happy to participate in the TeachBlue Final Conference in Wrocław, Poland, where the outcomes of the Erasmus+ project “TeachBlue: An innovative Marine and Ocean Literacy Toolkit for Early Childhood Teachers” were officially presented. 🇵🇱🤝

During the event, educators, researchers, and stakeholders had the opportunity to explore the project results, including:
🎲 The Blue Mission educational board game, designed by the Dracon team
📘 The teachers’ curriculum and educational activities
🌊 The immersive 360° underwater videos
💻 The online learning platform and digital resources

For us, this conference was not only about sharing results — it was about celebrating collaboration, creativity, and impact. Seeing teachers discover and engage with the tools we developed is the greatest reward for our work.

We are proud to have contributed to a project that helps children understand from an early age that the ocean is the heartbeat of our planet. 🌍💙

A big thank you to all partners for the excellent cooperation and shared vision!

23/01/2026

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAtxG2ybhYYkK9e41P6dNlN4lMkgZ3fQn_GvvNGbO0piO6gA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100018649067185856312

Are you a Game Designer? Do you plan, or would you like to be one?
How would a handbook on the basics of game design, which would include creation for education, equality and socialization sound to you?
Do you find case-studies on game design stories from published board games interesting?

Take part in this short questionnaire and let us know of your opinion; help shape the handbook in its early stages!

31/12/2025

🎉 It’s ready! Green Chef culinary education game is officially complete. 🎉

After months of design, testing, playtesting, and refinement, the GreenChef board game is ready to be used as an educational tool in classrooms, workshops, and VET settings.

🧑‍🍳🎲 GreenChef combines board-game mechanics with learning about:
🌱 sustainable cooking
🥕 plant-based ingredients
🌍 the environmental impact of food choices

At Dracon Rules Design Studio, we focused on making learning hands-on, engaging, and discussion-driven — turning sustainability into something you can play, explore, and talk about.

The game was developed within the Erasmus+ GreenChef project, in collaboration with partners from 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, and 🇬🇷 Greece, and is designed to support educators, trainers, and learners alike.

More updates, materials, and play sessions coming soon — stay tuned! 👀✨

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HRC Culinary Academy
Dracon Rules Design Studio