13 Aug 2024

Asmodee and Board Game Arena celebrate 10 million users' milestone, cementing the online board gaming platform as the industry's #1

Asmodee and Board Game Arena celebrate 10 million users' milestone, cementing the online board gaming platform as the industry's #1 

09 Aug 2024

Building Board Games Together: The LEGO Group and Asmodee Announce Partnership to Create LEGO® Board Games

Billund & Boulogne-Billancourt, August 8, 2024 (15:00 CEST) – Today, the LEGO Group and Asmodee have announced that they have entered a multi-year partnership, joining forces to create and distribute new shared play experiences. The partnership will create an exciting range of high-quality LEGO board games for all types of players, inventing new ways for families and brick fans around the world to play within the LEGO universe.

Introducing Dotted Games: Brand New Studio Dedicated to the Partnership

Dotted Games will nurture and develop all games within the LEGO Group and Asmodee’s partnership. With an experienced team at the helm, its mission is to bring the best LEGO board games to fans and families, while unlocking fresh avenues of play thanks to the versatility of LEGO bricks. The Dotted Games team, based in Denmark, brings decades of invaluable experience in the board gaming industry, boasting a remarkable collection of awards between them.

Jaume Fabregat, Board Games Lead, LEGO Publishing, said: “We are thrilled to announce that our collaboration with Asmodee – it has been a truly inspiring journey. By combining Asmodee's extensive expertise in board games with the limitless potential of the LEGO system, we are unlocking exponential possibilities for innovation in play. This partnership paves the way for future collaborations that will redefine the LEGO building experience within the tabletop landscape, offering fans unique and distinctive play experiences."

"Embarking on this exciting journey with the LEGO Group is exciting, combining their timeless creativity with our passion and expertise for games. Together, we aim to build unforgettable experiences that will unite families and friends around the world, one LEGO brick and one shuffle of the deck at a time,” said Thomas Kœgler, Asmodee Deputy COO.

Monkey Palace: An Exciting First Game to Kick Off the Partnership

Originally announced earlier this year, Monkey Palace is a wonderful demonstration of how integrating LEGO bricks into board games can provide remarkable play value. The game was created by game designers David Gordon and Tin Aung Myaing and provides family fun for all ages. It is a jungle-themed game of light strategy tailored for two to four players, incorporating both collaborative and competitive elements.

In this first game, participants are invited to compete against each other while helping the monkey rebuild the Monkey Palace. Players must cleverly build their way upwards, creating longer and taller staircases to get bricks and banana points in this innovative and strategic building board game. With no single route to victory, players will always want to play again!

Monkey Palace will be available to buy globally following its worldwide debut at Essen Spiel happening October 3, 2024.

Brick Like This!: A LEGO Party Game From Dotted Games Already in the Works

On the back of Monkey Palace, Dotted Games has been developing Brick Like This!, a family party game where the key words are teamwork, communication and building with LEGO bricks. The game is for 2-8 players for ages 7+ with simple rules for everyone to join in.

More Information to Come

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements and board games from the LEGO Group and Asmodee’s partnership in the coming months.

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About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 130 countries worldwide.

About Asmodee

Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in board games, committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. Thanks to its global and passionate workforce of over 2,500 people, players around the world enjoy one of the largest board game IP catalogs with CATAN, Ticket to Ride, Dobble/Spot it!, Exploding Kittens and 365 more across a variety of physical and digital platforms. Headquartered in France (Boulogne-Billancourt), Asmodee operates across Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Asmodee is a part of the Embracer Group AB, which is publicly listed on the Stockholm Nasdaq under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).

For more information: https://corporate.asmodee.com/

21 May 2024

Asmodee and Office Dog Games Announces River of Gold Board Game

Roseville, MN – May 21, 2024

On this day, Office Dog Games officially announces River of Gold, releasing August 2nd and making its first retail appearance at Gen Con 2024. This Eurogame is set in the story-rich world of Legend of the Five Rings, bringing the franchise to the table in an all-new way, focusing on a slice of life from the merchants trading on Rokugan’s River of Gold.

Players embark on a captivating journey through the magical realm of Rokugan as a merchant representing one of the Great Clans of Legend of the Five Rings. Invest in trade ports, markets, and shrines; build influence with manor houses; and deliver contracts to amass wealth and rise above your rivals. With fast turns, multiple strategies, and a richly detailed world, River of Gold offers an enchanting experience where wealth and power await those who dare to seize them. Watch the announcement video here: https://youtu.be/ZE3CtONI-PE?si=QfE8NC3b1iTGCc_9

“The visual design sprung from a very deep well; the world of L5R and Rokugan is rich and developed, and we wanted to bring a yet-unexplored aspect of that world to the fans,” comments Bree Woodward, Creative Director at office Dog Games. “With the gorgeous watercolor map art from Francesca Baerald, and shimmering gold waves, you truly get a sense of the opulence and prosperity of the Rokugani merchant class in River of Gold.”

River of Gold will be available for demo, learn-to-play, and purchase at Gen Con August 1-4, 2024 or pick it up at your favorite local game store on August 2, 2024.

 

About Office Dog Games

Office Dog is a gamer’s best friend. Founded in 2022 as Asmodee North America’s developmental studio, Office Dog works directly with community game designers and developers to bring fresh new titles to the Asmodee catalogue. With a passionate focus on the hobby market, Office Dog games aim to meet gamers where they are with relevant themes and engaging experiences.

For more information: https://officedoggames.com/

About Asmodee

Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in board games, committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories.

Thanks to its global and passionate workforce of over 2,500 people, players around the world enjoy one of the largest board game IP catalogs with CATAN, Ticket to Ride, Dobble/Spot it!, Exploding Kittens and 365 more across a variety of physical and digital platforms.

Headquartered in France (Boulogne-Billancourt), Asmodee operates across Europe, North America, South America and Asia.

Asmodee is a part of the Embracer Group AB, which is publicly listed on the Stockholm Nasdaq under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).

For more information: https://corporate.asmodee.com/

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05 Apr 2024

Introducing the second set of Star Wars™: Unlimited, Shadows of the Galaxy, a game from Fantasy Flight Games

Introducing the second set of Star Wars™: Unlimited, Shadows of the Galaxy, a game from Fantasy Flight Games
Discover the Outer Rim with the Latest Expansion Set
ROSEVILLE, MN (April 3, 2024) - Following the resounding success of the inaugural set, Fantasy Flight Games is thrilled to introduce the next adventure in the Star Wars: Unlimited ״ game
series: the Shadows of the Galaxy game. This eagerly awaited second set promises to enhance the gaming experience with innovative mechanics, dynamic gameplay, and fan-favorite characters, ensuring that the saga’s legacy continues to grow.
The Shadows of the Galaxy set expands gameplay with its Two-Player Starter set, boasting an impressive collection of 250+ cards. It not only matches the pioneering spirit of its predecessor, Spark of Rebellion, but also broadens the horizon with novel strategies and challenges. As players journey from the familiar territories of the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance to the uncharted Outer Rim, they're greeted with fresh possibilities and gameplay styles. This set introduces many new Bounty Hunters and the exciting new "bounty" mechanic, one of three innovative features making a debut in this collection.
"The team at Fantasy Flight Games has worked tirelessly to craft the Shadows of the Galaxy set," said Daniel Schaefer, lead game designer at Fantasy Flight Games. "We knew we had to knock it out of the park with our second set, and we're so excited about how it turned out. It's full of new twists and turns for deck-building. We're eager to see how it changes up everyone’s Star Wars: Unlimited game nights and takes gameplay to the next level."
This set challenges players to creatively blend new and classic cards, setting the stage for endless strategic depth. New cards include the Moff Gideon and the Mandalorian leader cards, each with unique decks that introduce novel gameplay tactics. Whether it's leveraging Moff Gideon's deck to dominate the battlefield or utilizing the Mandalorian's deck to strategically outmaneuver opponents, the Shadows of the Galaxy set promises a gameplay experience that's
both engaging and challenging. Featured cards like the Phase-III Dark Trooper and Gideon’s Light Cruiser add to the intrigue and complexity.
“We're dedicated to providing a platform that evolves alongside the ever-expanding galaxy, ensuring that fans always have fresh and exciting ways to explore the Star Wars: Unlimited game,” said Jim Cartwright, VP of Strategy, Fantasy Flight Games. “Our commitment does not stop here, and we are confident that players will appreciate the high-quality experience and collaborative opportunities that each set provides.”
One of the most highly anticipated cards, the Grogu Unit Card, enables players to exhaust an enemy's unit, mirroring Grogu's powerful yet draining abilities as seen in the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. This card, in combination with the Mandalorian Unit Card, captures the protective bond between the characters, offering players new strategic depth and thematic gameplay.
The Shadows of the Galaxy set will be available for preorder July 2024 at Hobby Stores and at store.asmodee.com. Dive into the next chapter of the Star Wars: Unlimited game and discover the vast potential awaiting in the Outer Rim. For more details, visit starwarsunlimited.com.
About Fantasy Flight Games
Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) is a pioneering publisher of hobby board and card games, including trademarked Living Card Games®. Established in 1995, FFG has earned a reputation for its epic themes, immersive gameplay, and top-level components. Many of FFG’s most popular titles are based on beloved licenses such as Marvel, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. In addition, FFG has its own iconic universes such as Arkham Horror Files, Terrinoth Legends, and Twilight Imperium. Throughout the course of the studio’s rich history, FFG has published games in over thirty languages and distributed to more than fifty territories. Fantasy Flight Games is a subsidiary of Paris-based Asmodee Group, a leading global publisher of tabletop games. For more information, visit FantasyFlightGames.com.
About Asmodee
Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in board games, committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. Thanks to its global and passionate workforce of over 2,500 people, players around the world enjoy one of the largest board game IP catalogs with CATAN, Ticket to Ride, Dobble/Spot it!, Exploding Kittens and 365 more across a variety of physical and digital platforms. Headquartered in France (Boulogne-Billancourt), Asmodee operates across Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Asmodee is a part of the Embracer Group AB, which is publicly listed on the Stockholm Nasdaq under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).For more information: https://corporate.asmodee.com/
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