Klaus-Jürgen Wrede

Klaus -Jürgen Wrede ( born August 19, 1963 in Meschede ) is a German game designer.

Wrede, who grew up in Arnsberg, studied Catholic theology and music to become a teacher, then piano and composition. By 2009, Wrede was music and religion teacher in Cologne. He is currently a freelance game designer. He lives near Cologne.

Since the visit of the " Game '89 " in Essen was a great passion for the occasional games. This resulted in the development and implementation of their own game ideas. His first work, Carcassonne was named in 2001 with the coveted titles Game of the Year and German game prize. Meanwhile, numerous extensions and other independent Carcassonne games have come. From the Carcassonne game family more than 6 million copies have been sold worldwide so far. Carcassonne is now published in over 20 languages ​​.

In the mirror blank Find excites him particularly the implementation of historical themes in family-friendly games. His plays have been repeatedly advised of the jury game of the year on the recommendation list, so in 2011 his last New Release Rapa Nui.

Games

  • 2000 Carcassonne - Game of the Year 2001, German Games Award 2001, Game of the Year 2001
  • 2002 Carcassonne - Hunters and Collectors
  • 2002 public houses and cathedrals ( 1 Carcassonne Expansion )
  • 2002 Crown & Sword
  • 2003 The Fugger
  • 2003 dealers and builders ( 2 Carcassonne Expansion )
  • 2003 Carcassonne - The Castle
  • 2004 Carcassonne - The City
  • 2004 The Downfall of Pompeii
  • 2005 Dragon Rider
  • 2005 Damsel and Dragon ( 3 Carcassonne Expansion )
  • 2005 Mesopotamia
  • 2006 Anasazi
  • 2006 The Tower (4th Carcassonne Expansion )
  • 2007 Venice
  • 2007 Abbey and Mayor ( 5 Carcassonne Expansion )
  • 2007 Carcassonne - Travel Edition
  • 2007 Count, King and Co. ( 6 Carcassonne Expansion )
  • 2007 Carcassonne - The Wheel of Fortune
  • 2008 Carcassonne - Mayflower
  • 2008 The Catapult ( 7 Carcassonne Expansion )
  • 2009 Albion
  • 2010 Bridges, Castles and Bazaars ( 8 Carcassonne Expansion )
  • 2011 Rapa Nui
  • 2011 Carcassonne - Anniversary Edition
  • 2012 Carcassonne mini- expansions (1st - 6th )
  • 2012 Carcassonne - Winter Edition
  • 2013 Carcassonne around the World - South Pacific
  • 2014 sheep and hills ( 9 extension)
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