★ HOW OLD IS MIKE POHJOLA?
Mike Pohjola is 47 years old, born October 15, 1978 in FI · Libra.
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About
Mike Pohjola writes immersive worlds across novels, plays, and experimental games. Born in Finland in 1978, he authored historical novels like Kadonneet kyyneleet and shaped Nordic live-action roleplay through the "Manifesto of the Turku School," advocating for character immersion and artistic depth. He chairs Helsinki City Theatre and designed the narrative for Agemonia, a board game. A Libra born in October, Pohjola frames identity and ritual as central to storytelling.
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Biography
Mike Pohjola is a Finnish playwright, novelist, and game designer who has shaped Nordic immersive gaming and literary culture since the early 2000s. He published his first novel, Kadonneet kyyneleet, in 2008, followed by several historical novels and works for younger readers. Beyond fiction, Pohjola authored the "Manifesto of the Turku School" (2000), a foundational text in live-action roleplay circles that advocated for character immersion and experimental design. He has designed multiple larps and published roleplaying books that emphasize ritual, theatre, and identity construction. As a screenwriter and game designer, Pohjola brings narrative depth to interactive media; he served as narrative designer and main writer for the Agemonia board game. His public roles include chairman of Helsinki City Theatre and board positions with the Olympic Stadium and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. A Libra born October 15, 1978, Pohjola embodies the sign's intellectual curiosity and balance between artistic theory and practice. His Life Path number 5 reflects a restless creative drive toward transformation and exploration across mediums. Pohjola has published articles on character immersion, rituals, theatre, and identity in European and American journals, positioning him as both a maker and theorist of immersive experience.
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Trivia
- Authored the "Manifesto of the Turku School" (2000), a key text advocating immersive gameplay and character-driven design in Nordic larp communities.
- Designed the narrative framework for Agemonia, a board game, bringing literary depth to tabletop gaming.
- Holds leadership roles in major Finnish cultural institutions: chairman of Helsinki City Theatre and board member of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Mike Pohjola reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Mike Pohjola?
- Mike Pohjola is 47 years old (born October 15, 1978).
- When is Mike Pohjola's birthday?
- Mike Pohjola was born on October 15, 1978.
- What is Mike Pohjola's zodiac sign?
- Mike Pohjola is a Libra, born October 15, 1978.
- What is Mike Pohjola's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mike Pohjola was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Mike Pohjola from?
- Mike Pohjola is from FI.
- What does Mike Pohjola do?
- Mike Pohjola is a writer.
- Is Mike Pohjola still alive?
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