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Jon Shafer

Jon Shafer is an American designer and programmer of video games. He was the lead designer of the strategy game Civilization V, developed by Firaxis.

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Known for
Civilization V, At the Gates
Alma mater
Towson University
Born
(1985-03-30) March 30, 1985 (age 41) Aurora, Colorado, United States
Occupations
Game designer, game programmer, producer, entrepreneur
Years active
2005–present

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Jon Shafer

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Jon Shafer

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Alma mater · 1
Jon Shafer → Towson University
Born · 1
Jon Shafer → (1985-03-30) March 30, 1985 (age 41) Aurora, Colorado, United States
Known for · 1
Jon Shafer → Civilization V, At the Gates
Occupations · 1
Jon Shafer → Game designer, game programmer, producer, entrepreneur
Years active · 1
Jon Shafer → 2005–present
is a · 1
Jon Shafer → American designer and programmer of video games

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Jon ShaferKnown forCivilization V, At the Gates1.00infobox
Jon ShaferOccupationsGame designer, game programmer, producer, entrepreneur1.00infobox
Jon ShaferYears active2005–present1.00infobox
Jon Shaferis aAmerican designer and programmer of video games0.90text

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