DAVID KENZER: The Lawyer Who Played the Rules

"Most tabletop careers begin with a love story." This one begins with a threat letter. Not because David Kenzer wanted a fight, but because he understood what the hobby hides in plain sight. A game is not only dice and imagination. It is also trademark law, licensing language, contracts, disclaimers, compatibility wording, and the quiet border that decides what fans are allowed to build without getting crushed. Kenzer did not only make games. He watched the legal structures around the games. He looked at the rulebook that sits outside the rulebook and asked where the line actually was. Explore the Full "Fact Checked" Profile: https://www.tabletopgameicons.com/ Peer Review & Source Notes: Direct corrections or source notes to: [email protected] Legal & Trademark Notice: This production is an independent retrospective and commentary. All trademarks and game titles are the property of their respective owners. This work is not officially endorsed by or affiliated with the rights holders. Original research and narrative content Copyright 2026 Ken Whitman. #TabletopGameIcons #TabletopGames #BoardGames #TTRPG #GameDesign