Markus Wiemker studied Sociology, Philosophy, and Psychology with a focus on Media and Cultural Studies at RWTH Aachen University in Germany. For over 25 years, he has been engaged in Game Design and Game Studies, collaborating with various companies, institutions, and universities in Germany, Austria, and internationally. He currently serves as a professor of Game Design at Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Sciences, in Cologne, Germany.

Research Focus

• Holistic game design
• Toy and board game development
• Live action games, such as escape room concepts
• The intersection of games and gambling, e.g., loot boxes