Franz-Benno Delonge
Game Designer, created TransAmerica
Born
1957
68 years ago
Died
September 2nd, 2007
17 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Contributed to the board game industry through the design of innovative games. Created the game TransAmerica, which received acclaim for its engaging gameplay. Worked in various capacities within the gaming community, influencing game mechanics and design approaches. Participated in events and contributed to discussions focused on game design and development.
Designed the board game TransAmerica
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