Jonathan Carnehl
Jonathan Carnehl, illustrator and founder of indie studio Crossbow Games, active since 2025 and focused on small clever games.
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Biography
Jonathan Carnehl is the founder of Crossbow Games and works as an illustrator and graphic designer. According to BGG he designed titles such as Dice Clash, Fly You Fools and Cast Your Nets and has produced art for publishers like Compass Games, White Dog Games and Galen's Games. Our records list him as active from 2025.
Career
Carnehl runs the indie label Crossbow Games, producing compact, clever game designs. Besides his own releases he has contributed illustrations and graphic work for several publishers, bringing visual design into many projects. His credits include both design and artwork roles. In our database his active period begins in 2025.
Most Famous Games
In our data the listed title is Verdant Arizona (2025). The BGG biography additionally mentions Dice Clash, Fly You Fools and Cast Your Nets as projects he's been involved with. Verdant Arizona is the top-listed game here.
Design Style
His work blends illustration and graphic design with compact game designs; entries indicate Puzzle themes and mechanics like Set Collection and Take That. He alternates between small personal projects and contract illustration for other publishers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jonathan Carnehl from?
The source data does not specify his country of origin.
What is their most famous game?
According to our data, Verdant Arizona (2025) is his most prominently listed game.
What mechanic is their signature?
Set Collection and Take That appear as his main mechanics in the entries.
How long have they been active?
Our database shows him as active starting in 2025.
Verdict
Recommended for collectors of small indie titles and players who enjoy puzzle-driven games with distinctive art.
