Am Wendepunkt

Nicki Papa am Wendepunkt, Snakes and Ladders, Matthäus Jandl

Designed as an immersive inlay for Nicki Papa’s vinyl release, »Am Wendepunkt« transforms the classic Snakes and Ladders concept into a visual journey through the album's narrative. Players follow Nicki Papa’s path to enlightenment, navigating through distinct realms that directly mirror the music.


The board visually transitions from shadowy, mystical forests, through misty chapels, all the way to the grand ballroom of an enchanted castle. Crafted in my illustration style, the design bridges audio and visual storytelling. Every roll of the dice invites listeners to physically play through the album, encountering dragons as setbacks and ladders as shortcuts on their quest.

client

year

category

Nicki Papa

2025

game design

illustration

music design

client

year

category

Nicki Papa

2025

game design

illustration

music design

collaborators

Leonidas Braith

Music and Conceptual Partner

collaborators

Leonidas Braith

Music and Conceptual Partner

photo credits

Fotowerkstatt Angewandte

photo credits

Fotowerkstatt Angewandte

Nicki Papa am Wendepunkt, Snakes and Ladders, Matthäus Jandl
Nicki Papa am Wendepunkt, Snakes and Ladders, Matthäus Jandl
Nicki Papa am Wendepunkt, Snakes and Ladders, Matthäus Jandl
Nicki Papa am Wendepunkt, Snakes and Ladders, Matthäus Jandl