Game Designer

Leonhard "Lonny" Orgler

Leonhard "Lonny" Orgler is an Austrian game designer, active since 1994, specialized in 18xx and railroad games.

16 Games

Biography

Leonhard "Lonny" Orgler (active since 1994) is credited with 16 games in our database and is noted on unsere Datenbank for focusing on 18xx titles. His profile highlights a specialization in train and economic-themed designs. No further personal biographical details are provided in the source data.

Career

Since the mid-1990s Orgler has produced primarily train-, economy- and transportation-focused games. His designs frequently use network-and-route-building together with stock-holding, tile placement and auction/bidding mechanics. The catalogue of 16 games and repeated mechanic counts underline a consistent focus on economic railroad simulations. He has collaborated multiple times with Helmut Ohley and has worked with Enrique Trigueros as well.

Most Famous Games

Notable titles include Russian Railroads (2013, multiple awards), 18Lilliput (2018) and 1840: Vienna Tramways (2020). Other important 18xx entries are 18CZ (2017), 18España (2025) and 1880: Romania (2026). These top games emphasize his dedication to the railroad genre.

Design Style

Orgler's designs are thematically tied to historical railway networks and technically centered on network-and-route-building, stock-holding and tile placement. He blends strategic economic systems with market and auction elements, often in collaboration with recurring co-designers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Leonhard "Lonny" Orgler from?

His unsere Datenbank biography lists him as a game designer from Austria; no further place-of-origin details are given in the source data.

What is their most famous game?

Russian Railroads (2013) is his most notable title and received multiple awards.

What mechanic is their signature?

Network and Route Building, alongside Stock Holding and Tile Placement, are his signature mechanics.

How long have they been active?

He has been active since 1994.

Verdict

Players who enjoy complex economic simulations and 18xx-style railroad games will likely appreciate Orgler's consistent, thematically focused designs.