Mirko Wolter

Mirko Wolter is an accomplished game design professional with extensive experience across various roles in the gaming industry. Currently serving as the Creative Lead Monetization & Economy for Candy Crush Soda Saga at King, Mirko excels in developing strategies that align creative decisions with player needs and business goals. Previous positions include Head of Design at GameDuell GmbH, where Mirko oversaw game design direction and provided mentorship to designers, and Senior Game Economy Designer at YAGER, focusing on monetization strategies that enhance player retention. Mirko began a career at GameDuell GmbH as a Senior Game Designer, developing mobile free-to-play games and managing a diverse game portfolio. Mirko also held earlier roles in project management and game design at companies such as 1337 Games, Smeet Communications, and Quadriga Games. An alumnus of Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences, Mirko holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Game Design.