Kjetil Svendsen
Kjetil Svendsen is a Norwegian game designer and developer, active since 2025, focusing on card games, team play and trick‑taking elements.
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Biography
BoardGameGeek describes Kjetil Svendsen as a Norwegian designer and developer. He runs Alion Games together with Kristian Amundsen Østby. Personal birth details or specific birthplace are not provided in the source data. The BGG bio also notes interests in Japan, films, craft beer and escape rooms.
Career
According to the provided data, Svendsen has been active since 2025. The database lists two registered games from 2025; the BGG biography additionally mentions involvement on several projects as consultant or playtester between 2019 and 2026. His work emphasizes card game design, team‑based mechanics, trick‑taking, variable set‑ups and action retrieval patterns.
Most Famous Games
The top titles in the dataset are Tax the Rich (2025) and Recall (2025). Both are listed as his main entries for 2025. Other projects named in the BGG bio include Sparks (2024) and How Dare You? (2023), but these are not part of the top_games list.
Design Style
Svendsen’s designs combine card‑based play with team dynamics and occasional trick‑taking twists; variable set‑ups and end‑game bonuses appear among his listed mechanics. He frequently collaborates with Kristian Amundsen Østby and has worked with Helge Meissner and Anna Wermlund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kjetil Svendsen from?
The source data describes him as Norwegian; no specific birthplace is given.
What is their most famous game?
According to the top list, Tax the Rich (2025) is one of his most notable games in the data.
What mechanic is their signature?
The dataset highlights card game mechanics, team‑based play and trick‑taking as recurring elements.
How long have they been active?
The data lists him as active since 2025.
Verdict
Players who enjoy team‑oriented card games with tactical trick‑taking and variable setups should check his 2025 releases.
