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Thomas Lehmann

Thomas Lehmann, active as a designer from 1992 to 2021, focused on strategic card and dice games with economic themes.

  • 21 Games

Biography

Thomas Lehmann worked as an economist, programmer, technical writer and game publisher (Prism Games) before designing games full time. Our database lists 21 of his games. Birthplace and nationality are not provided in the source data.

Career

Lehmann has been active since 1992 (through 2021 in the data) and is known for strategic card games and economy-driven designs. His portfolio includes standalone titles and expansions; frequent mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection and Simultaneous Action Selection. He collaborated multiple times with co-designers such as Matt Leacock and regularly appears in categories like Card Game, Economic and Science Fiction.

Most Famous Games

Notable titles include Race for the Galaxy (2007), Roll for the Galaxy (2014) and Res Arcana (2019). Other important games are To Court the King (2006) and Jump Drive (2017). Several of these received recognitions such as Golden Geek and Meeples Choice mentions.

Design Style

Lehmann's designs emphasize tight card-play and economic decision-making, often combining simultaneous action selection with set-collection elements. His collaborations (e.g. with Matt Leacock) also touch cooperative design aspects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thomas Lehmann from?

The source data does not specify his birthplace or nationality.

What is their most famous game?

Race for the Galaxy (2007) is among his most famous games.

What mechanic is their signature?

Hand Management and Set Collection are recurring mechanics in his games.

How long have they been active?

He is listed as active from 1992 to 2021 in the data.

Verdict

Good picks for players who enjoy strategic card-based euros with economic choices.

Games in Our Database (21)