Alion – by Dr Ø
Alion – by Dr Ø is a small publisher active in 2025, focusing on card games and team-based mechanics.
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Biography
Alion – by Dr Ø is run by Kristian Østby ("Dr Ø") and Kjetil Svendsen. The publisher appears in our database from 2025 and currently lists two releases. BGG notes Kristian Østby has prior design credits (e.g., Revive, Santa Maria) and Svendsen has experience as a tester/developer and in film and web.
Career
The company launched in 2025 with two titles: Tax the Rich (2025) and Recall (2025). The releases emphasize card-driven gameplay and team mechanics, with additional elements such as trick-taking, action retrieval and variable setup. Themes range from political and humorous to exploration and civilization motifs.
Most Famous Games
Listed top titles are Tax the Rich (2025) and Recall (2025), both published in 2025 by Alion – by Dr Ø. These games reflect the publisher's focus on card games with team play and tactical end-game bonuses.
Design Style
Alion favors compact, card-based designs that combine team play and trick-taking with variable setups. End-game bonuses and action-retrieval suggest tactical depth and replayability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alion – by Dr Ø from?
The source data does not specify a country of origin.
What is their most famous game?
Tax the Rich (2025) is listed as one of the publisher's two releases in our data.
What mechanic is their signature?
Team-Based Game and card mechanics (including trick-taking) are prominent.
How long have they been active?
The publisher is listed as active in 2025.
Verdict
Good for players who enjoy concise card and team games with political or humorous themes.
