About Us

✨ It all began on a rainy Amsterdam evening, where Pieter and Ricardo found themselves sitting at yet another tournament table. As passionate TCG players from the Netherlands, they noticed something missing: truly distinctive playmats that could match the intensity and personality of the players using them. "Everyone had the same generic mats," Pieter recalls. "We knew there was an opportunity to create something special."

🏆 That's when GlowingGorilla was born. "We were design enthusiasts with a deep love for card games," Ricardo explains. "We recognized that the American TCG community was the most vibrant in the world. That's where the major tournaments were happening, where passion existed on another level."

🎨 As Dutch entrepreneurs with fresh eyes on the market, they brought a European design sensibility to American players. "We combine Dutch creativity with our understanding of what competitive players need," Pieter explains. "Every mat we design tells a story that resonates with serious players, offering that distinctive European artistic approach."

💪 The decision to focus exclusively on the American market was strategic. "We produce and ship all our playmats within the US," says Ricardo. "This ensures American players receive tournament-ready quality with our unique Dutch design perspective, delivered precisely when they need them."

🌟 The Dutch-American character of GlowingGorilla gives the brand a unique position in the market. Pieter smiles: "We bring an outsider's perspective that American players appreciate. It's that fresh take that helps our designs stand out."

🤝 Today, Pieter and Ricardo connect their Dutch roots to the American TCG scene through their passion for exceptional design. "As two guys from the Netherlands looking to make an impact in America's gaming community, we knew we had to offer something truly different," Ricardo says. "Now, seeing players across the US choose our mats, we know we're bringing something valuable to a community we deeply respect."

✨ "We invite you to experience our European design sensibility in your American gameplay. Because no matter where you play, your playmat should be as unique as your playing style."