Game Designer

Jordan Weisman

Jordan Weisman is an American game designer and entrepreneur, active from 1984 to 2012, known for wargames and miniatures-driven designs.

12 Games

Biography

Jordan Weisman is a game designer, author, and founder of multiple game companies. He established firms such as FASA and WizKids and worked across different segments of the games industry. Our database lists 12 games by him; his active years are 1984–2012. Further reading is available via unsere Datenbank and Wikipedia.

Career

Weisman founded several companies serving varied genres and market segments, including tabletop wargames and miniatures/collectible components. His designs emphasize wargame and science-fiction themes and commonly employ mechanics like Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid and Simulation. He collaborated repeatedly with co-designers such as L. Ross Babcock, III and Kevin Barrett. Many of his titles blend tactical simulation with variable player powers.

Most Famous Games

Notable titles include HeroClix (2002), Mage Knight (2000) and Crimson Skies (1998). Other entries in our list are BattleTech (1985), Mage Knight Dungeons (2002) and Tsuro of the Seas (2012). Some of these works have received awards such as the Diana Jones Award and various Origins Awards.

Design Style

Weisman's style is defined by tactical simulation and miniatures-oriented systems; Dice Rolling and Hexagon Grid frequently appear. He often combines wargame mechanics with sci‑fi settings and variable player abilities.