|HOP⟩ · Plato’s Dilemma · #play14 games
Transform your organization through play
Immersive workshops where serious games solve real business challenges — for leadership teams, large organizations and the people inside them.
- 30+ years
- combined coaching and facilitation
- 10+ years
- of #play14 events around the world
- 90 min to multi-day
- on site, remote or hybrid
|HOP⟩ in play — quantum physics on the floor
Why organizations choose us
Powered by two #play14 movement founders Cédric Pontet & Yann Gensollen — founders of #play14Expert team
30+ years of combined agile coaching and facilitation experience
Proven track record
10+ years of successful #play14 events worldwide
Global network
Access to the world’s largest playful learning community
Custom solutions
Every engagement is tailored to your specific needs
Measurable results
Clear outcomes and ROI for your investment
Our services
Ways we put play to work
Every engagement is designed around your challenge, then facilitated so the insight lands with the people who have to act on it.
Strategic workshops
Custom-designed sessions for executive teams and leadership groups, using serious games and playful facilitation to align strategy, foster collaboration, and unlock creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Organizational transformation
Supporting large corporations in their change initiatives by embedding playful learning and experiential facilitation into transformation programs.
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Academic programs
Specialized training for universities and educational institutions, introducing playful learning and serious games to students, faculty, and staff.
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Team building & off-sites
Creating stronger, more cohesive teams through play, using evidence-based activities that foster trust, communication, and psychological safety.
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Innovation sessions
Breaking down silos and fostering creative problem-solving with playful facilitation and serious games.
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Signature-game experience
Engage teams with exclusive games like Plato’s Dilemma and |HOP> for impactful learning in areas such as quantum physics, AI ethics, and facilitation.
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Why play works
Decades of research, one afternoon of proof
Play-based learning is grounded in decades of research and real-world experience.
Engages both mind and body for deeper, more lasting learning
Creates safe spaces for experimentation and failure
Breaks down communication barriers and builds trust
Fosters creativity and innovative thinking
Makes complex concepts accessible and memorable
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play— Plato
than a year of conversation
Voices that matter
People who have played with us
Benoit Fortemps
Startup Weekend facilitator & innovation enthusiast
“Nearly 15 years ago, I had the honor of meeting the founders of Playful Learner. They’re not only highly professional and skilled in their craft, but also incredibly fun and engaging to work with. They never failed to impress!”
Christian den Hartigh
Creator of Educaryote · agile pedagogy
“Play, as proposed by Playful Learner, is a powerful learning tool even for adults. In my teaching, I use a playful approach to allow students to experiment, make mistakes, try again, and progress with confidence. Play builds connections, stimulates curiosity, and anchors knowledge, because it engages both emotion and reflection.”
Chris Caswell
Agile coach, facilitator, trainer and maker
“I met Cédric and Yann in 2015 at #play14, the conference they founded that has since spread across the world. They stood out by their very nature: inviting, easy-going, kind, playful, joyful, and generous. They have a rare ability to combine that warmth with a deep understanding of people and organisations, using play not as entertainment but as a way to help people think differently, connect meaningfully, and make sense of complex challenges. With Playful Learner, they’re bringing that same thoughtful, engaging leadership to a wider audience, and it’s exactly what organisations need right now.”
Signature games & tools
The games we built to teach hard things
Two games of our own design, plus the #play14 facilitation toolbox that a decade of events produced.
Board game
Quantum physics
|HOP>
Master quantum physics through strategic gameplay
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Board game
AI ethics
Plato’s Dilemma
Explore AI ethics and decision-making through Greek mythology
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Serious game
Facilitation
#play14 Community Games
A curated collection of proven facilitation tools that can be used in many contexts
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Questions
Before you book
What people ask us before booking. If your question is not here, write to us — we answer within one working day.
Contact us What types of organizations do you work with?
We collaborate with corporations, universities, and non-profits seeking to enhance learning, collaboration, and innovation through play.
How long does a typical workshop last?
Our workshops range from 90-minute sessions to multi-day programs, tailored to your objectives and participant availability.
Do you offer remote or hybrid sessions?
Yes! We deliver engaging in-person, remote, and hybrid experiences leveraging digital collaboration tools.
Can you customize a game for our specific needs?
Absolutely. We specialize in designing bespoke game-based interventions aligned with your culture and goals.
What results can we expect?
Clients typically report improved team cohesion, higher engagement, and actionable insights they can apply immediately.
Bring us your stuck decision. We will get the room playing it out.
90 minutes to multi-day, on site, remote or hybrid. Tell us the challenge; we design the game around it.