Steve Jackson

game designer from the United States
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Steve Jackson

Summary

Steve Jackson is a human[1]. He was born in Tulsa[2]. He was born on January 1, 1953[3]. He worked as a publisher[4], game designer[5], writer[6], role-playing game designer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,637 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tulsa[2], Steve Jackson…
  • Steve Jackson was born on January 1, 1953[3].
  • Steve Jackson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Steve Jackson's professions included publisher[4].
  • Steve Jackson's professions included game designer[5].
  • Steve Jackson's professions included writer[6].
  • Steve Jackson worked as a role-playing game designer[7].
  • Steve Jackson worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Steve Jackson worked as an entrepreneur[11].
  • Steve Jackson's education included a stint at Rice University[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Jackson is Generic Universal Role Playing System[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Jackson is Munchkin[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Jackson is Illuminati[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Jackson is Killer: The Game of Assassination[16].
  • Steve Jackson received the Inkpot Award[17].
  • Steve Jackson received the Charles S. Roberts Award[18].
  • Steve Jackson is recorded as male[19].
  • Steve Jackson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Steve Jackson's family name is recorded as Jackson[21].
  • Steve Jackson's given name is recorded as Steve[22].
  • Steve Jackson's official website is recorded as http://www.sjgames.com/[23].
  • Steve Jackson's owner of is recorded as Steve Jackson Games[24].
  • Steve Jackson's different from is recorded as Steve Jackson[25].
  • Steve Jackson's different from is recorded as Stephen Jackson[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Steve Jackson's place of birth was Tulsa[2]. He was born on January 1, 1953[3].

Education

Steve Jackson's education included a stint at Rice University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[4], game designer[5], writer[6], role-playing game designer[7], businessperson[8], and entrepreneur[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Generic Universal Role Playing System[13], a role-playing game system[27]; Munchkin[14], a dedicated deck card game[28]; Illuminati[15], a board game[29]; and Killer: The Game of Assassination[16], a live action role-playing game[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[17], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1974[33] and Charles S. Roberts Award[18], a game award[34], in United States[35].

Why It Matters

Steve Jackson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,637 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include Illuminati: New World Order[38], a collectible card game[39].

FAQs

Where was Steve Jackson born?

Steve Jackson was born in Tulsa[2].

What did Steve Jackson do for work?

Steve Jackson worked as publisher[4], game designer[5], writer[6], role-playing game designer[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Steve Jackson go to school?

Steve Jackson was educated at Rice University[12].

What awards did Steve Jackson receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[17] and Charles S. Roberts Award[18].

References

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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10h ago · Harmonia Amanda · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work Generic Universal Role Playing System, Munchkin, Illuminati +1
    Given name Steve
    Owner of Steve Jackson Games
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