Game Designer

Alexander Pfister

Alexander Pfister, Austrian game designer, has been creating strategic Eurogames since 2013 with a focus on hand management and set collection.

1 Games

Biography

Alexander Pfister is an Austrian game designer living in Vienna (per unsere Datenbank). Our database lists 16 of his games. He is recorded as active from 2013 to 2023 and has released several notable titles such as Great Western Trail (2016) and Maracaibo (2019).

Career

Since 2013 Pfister has produced a steady stream of designs, establishing a clear focus on strategic Euro-style games. His work frequently employs mechanics like Hand Management, Set Collection and Deck/Bag/Pool Building. He has occasionally co-designed with collaborators such as Andreas Pelikan and covers themes from economic systems to nautical settings. Many of his games received multiple specialist award mentions.

Most Famous Games

Key titles include Great Western Trail (2016), Maracaibo (2019) and Boonlake (2021). Other important releases are Broom Service (2015), Mombasa (2015) and Port Royal (2014). Several of these games have gathered award recognition.

Design Style

Pfister's style blends eurogame economic decision-making with strong hand-management and set-collection elements. He often integrates deck/pool-building and drafting mechanics; occasional co-designs broaden his approach.