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our translators on<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Raleway|500|||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”2.1em” header_font=”Eagle Book||||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”31px” text_orientation=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Inclusive writing in board game rulebooks is a topic that has been quickly gaining ground over the past few years. We’re not here to force you to adopt a certain style, but as a publisher it’s important to take a stance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n By default, our localization style guides encourage gender-neutral writing<\/strong>. In some languages, the transition to inclusive text can be challenging. Discover how our linguistic leads make board game rulebooks appeal to everyone!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bg-gradient-white.png” title_text=”bg-gradient-white” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”BG Glow” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”178%|178%” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_origin=”0%|50%” positioning=”absolute” position_origin_a=”top_center” vertical_offset=”-186px” z_index=”-1″ height=”1000px” hover_transition_duration=”100ms” custom_css_main_element=”pointer-events: none;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” horizontal_offset_phone=”-216px” horizontal_offset_last_edited=”off|phone” position_origin_a_tablet=”” position_origin_a_phone=”top_right” position_origin_a_last_edited=”on|desktop” position_origin_f_tablet=”” position_origin_f_phone=”top_right” position_origin_f_last_edited=”on|phone” position_origin_r_tablet=”” position_origin_r_phone=”” position_origin_r_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”20%||||false|false” positioning_tablet=”” positioning_phone=”absolute” positioning_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nonbinary-B-notext-scaled.png” title_text=”Nonbinary-B-notext” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”58%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/63177da90e42b3f344e899b9_section_divider-1.svg” title_text=”63177da90e42b3f344e899b9_section_divider” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”250%|250%” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Content Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-bf9e9b04-61ac-4519-b524-585a81cb891c” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”custom” background_image_height=”27%” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”0%” background_repeat=”repeat-x” custom_padding=”37px||1px||false|false” custom_css_free_form=”li {|| margin-bottom: .5em;||}||||ol li::marker {|| font-weight: bold;|| font-size: 1.1em;||}||||ol li {|| list-style-position: outside;|| padding-left: 8px;|| margin-left:16px;||}||||ul li {|| padding-left: 4px;|| margin-left: 5px;||}” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-bf9e9b04-61ac-4519-b524-585a81cb891c%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22,%22background_color%22%93}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 54%,#ffffff 22%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%),url(https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VS-Hero.jpg) bottom center \/ cover no-repeat !important”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n French being a gender-based language, it’s difficult to use neutral language while still keeping the text simple and easy to read.<\/p>\n We do have some tools at our disposal, such as the use of epicene terms (\u00abune personne\u00bb), the midpoint (\u00ables joueurs\u00b7euses\u00bb), the double mention (\u00ables joueurs et les joueuses\u00bb) or the gender-neutral pronoun \u00abiel\u00bb.<\/p>\n Their use remains at the discretion of the client and their editorial choices. In any case, it’s common practice to add a side note in the rulebook which states that even if the text exclusively uses masculine pronouns, the rules intend to include everyone.<\/p>\n Ambre – French Team<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ambre.png” title_text=”Ambre” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”77%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|150px|150px|150px|150px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8300e9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/section_divider.svg” title_text=”section_divider” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”100%|-100%” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”250%|-250%” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_scale_linked=”off” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Portuguese is a highly gendered language. The most common example is the noun \u201cplayer\u201d, which in Portuguese is either masculine (jogador) or feminine (jogadora), thus requiring a change in all player-related expressions.<\/p>\n Alternatives include the use of a neutral word such as \u201cperson\u201d (pessoa) instead of player, or the use of pronouns such as \u201cwho\u201d or \u201cwhoever\u201d, as appropriate.<\/p>\n This may be combined with the extensive use of the imperative and of the second person singular, which are gender neutral, and are especially suitable for instructions, as well as further changes in the sentence structure.<\/p>\n Miguel – Portuguese Team<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Miguel.png” title_text=”Miguel” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”77%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|150px|150px|150px|150px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8300e9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/section_divider.svg” title_text=”section_divider” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”100%|-100%” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”250%|-250%” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_scale_linked=”off” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In Spanish, where every name has a gender, (for the moment) we don\u2019t have an official way of applying a neutral gender. However, we can use different strategies to minimize gender distinctions.<\/p>\n One of them is splitting the gender group and mentioning both feminine and masculine plural names: \u00ablos jugadores y las jugadoras\u00bb instead of just the generic masculine.<\/p>\n We can also use collective nouns that include both genders: \u00abEl equipo\u00bb, or a periphrasis: \u00abLas personas que juegan\u00bb.<\/p>\n Other ways to approach gender neutrality that are still aligned with the Spanish established grammar can be metonymy or dropping the gendered subject in the sentence.<\/p>\n Jael – Spanish Team<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jael2.png” title_text=”Jael2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”77%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|150px|150px|150px|150px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8300e9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/section_divider.svg” title_text=”section_divider” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”100%|-100%” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”250%|-250%” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_scale_linked=”off” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n German is a very gendered language. Every single word has a gender, whether it is male, female or neutral.<\/p>\n This has caused controversy in the last few decades, because German uses the so called “generic masculine”, which means that the standard form for the vast majority of plural nouns in German is male.<\/p>\n In the German team, we like to take an innovative stance, translating games in such a way that they speak to as many people as possible.<\/p>\n A good case study of this would be our work on Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall. We also introduced non-binary gender systems to fit the world of the game.<\/p>\n Paul – German Team<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Paul.png” title_text=”Paul” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”77%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|150px|150px|150px|150px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8300e9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/section_divider.svg” title_text=”section_divider” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”100%|-100%” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”250%|-250%” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_scale_linked=”off” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As an Italian translator, adapting boardgames for gender-neutrality presents some unique challenges.<\/p>\n Italian nouns and adjectives are inherently gendered, making inclusive language trickier than in English.<\/p>\n We often use creative workarounds, like replacing “giocatore\/giocatrice” (male\/female player) with “chi gioca” (those who play). Some publishers now opt for symbols or color-coding instead of gendered terms.<\/p>\n Another strategy for inclusivity could be alternating male, female, and non-binary names in examples. While change is gradual, the Italian gaming community is increasingly embracing these inclusive solutions.<\/p>\n Valentina – Italian Team<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.30.17-AM.png” title_text=”Valentina” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”77%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|150px|150px|150px|150px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8300e9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/section_divider.svg” title_text=”section_divider” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”100%|-100%” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”250%|-250%” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_scale_linked=”off” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In Dutch, gender neutrality in rulebooks can be achieved relatively easily by switching to the second person singular and using the imperative form.<\/p>\n For example, if the source text says “The starting player takes their dice and rolls them”, your translation could say “If you’re the starting player, take your dice and roll them.”<\/p>\n If you have to resort to pronouns, you can use “wiens” (whose) and “hun” or “diens” (their).<\/p>\n However, readers might perceive these neutral terms as unusual or archaic. Before committing to anything, it’s advised to check in with the publisher to ask if they are comfortable with this style of writing.<\/p>\n Jo – Dutch Team<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/jo.jpg” title_text=”jo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”77%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|150px|150px|150px|150px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8300e9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/section_divider.svg” title_text=”section_divider” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”100%|-100%” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”250%|-250%” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_scale_linked=”off” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In Polish, with its strongly interconnected gendered grammatical forms, linguistic neutrality is a challenge. Fortunately, there are several different techniques to avoid overly gendered language.<\/p>\n The easiest is addressing the reader directly. Instead of, for example “gracz mo\u017ce…” (“the player can” \u2013 “gracz” being masculine), the gender neutral and direct “mo\u017cesz” (“you can”) brings the reader closer, taking the grammatical gender out of the equation.<\/p>\n Verbs can be used in the infinitive: “gracz, kt\u00f3ry zdoby\u0142” (“the player who gained”, with the masculine verb “zdoby\u0142”) can be turned into “osoba, kt\u00f3rej uda\u0142o si\u0119 zdoby\u0107” (“the person who managed to gain”).<\/p>\n Michal – Polish Team<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mdz_profile.jpg” title_text=”mdz_profile” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”77%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|150px|150px|150px|150px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8300e9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/section_divider.svg” title_text=”section_divider” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”100%|-100%” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”250%|-250%” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_scale_linked=”off” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Hungarian has a “Get Out of Jail Free” card when it comes to gender-neutral wording!<\/p>\n It’s a so-called genderless language, which means we don’t have grammatical genders.<\/p>\n We also only have one third person singular pronoun, the very handy “\u0151”!<\/p>\n There are some words that have gendered variants but generally, when it’s our turn to translate board games, Hungarian translators usually have it easy with gender-neutral language.<\/p>\n Anik\u00f3 – Hungarian Team<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aniko.png” title_text=”Aniko” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”77%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|150px|150px|150px|150px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8300e9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Bottom Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”gcid-bf9e9b04-61ac-4519-b524-585a81cb891c 0%|rgba(243,243,243,0) 85%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/www.geekypen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/voidfall-german-translation.png” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”0%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”54px||300px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-bf9e9b04-61ac-4519-b524-585a81cb891c%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}”][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" our translators on GENDER-NEUTRAL WRITING Inclusive writing in board game rulebooks is a topic that has been quickly gaining ground over the past few years. 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