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Klaus Teuber

(1952–2023) Game Designer

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Klaus Teuber was a game designer.

Quick Facts About Klaus Teuber

Born: June 25, 1952
Died: April 1, 2023
Profession: Game Designer

About Klaus Teuber

[Wikidata] German board game designer (1952–2023)... | [Wikipedia] Klaus Wilhelm Heinrich Teuber was a German board game designer best known as the creator of Catan. Originally working as a dental technician, he began designing games first as a hobby then as a full-time career.

Quotes by Klaus Teuber

Among the games I did not develop myself, my most frequently played game is definitely "Doppelkopf," a traditional German card game; for…

Cards

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Until 1986, developing games was a mere hobby for me. Back then, I didn't know that game designers existed, because the designers'…

Boxes

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If during creative processes the desire for money and fame comes before passion and joy, the chances for a big hit decrease…

Bigs

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I developed my very first game after reading "Riddle Master" by Patricia McKillip.

Firsts

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I have been an avid reader since my youth. Because I also liked to play tabletop games, I soon felt the desire…

Alive

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When a sculptor creates a sculpture, a writer writes a novel, or a painter paints a motif on a canvas, he needs…

Accomplished

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It is always a most delightful moment for me when people contact me via mail or approach me at game fairs and…

Approach

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There are many games I love to play. Which one I put on the table depends on the mood and the level…

Clear

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I'd advise all aspiring game designers not to aim for money when developing a game, because unfortunately it is very rare for…

Able

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Klaus Teuber by topic

Games (8)