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Asmodee’s first new CEO in 12 years takes reins ahead of spin-off from Embracer Group

Board game giant Asmodee has named long-serving exec Thomas Koegler as its first new CEO in 12 years, as the company prepares to carve out its independence from corporate owner Embracer Group.

Mike Didymus-True
3 September 2024

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Meet Meeples, the startup using tech to take on Asmodee in board game distribution and fulfillment

Meeples, a full-service supply chain and logistics business focused on the board game market, has rapidly grown from a two-person business being run out of an attic three years ago to a tech-heavy operation about to move into a new…

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Asmodee remains jewel in Embracer’s crown despite suffering quarterly sales drop

Board game giant Asmodee continues to outperform for troubled parent company Embracer Group, despite its latest quarterly sales falling compared to the same period last year.

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Asmodee’s BoardGameArena buyout reaps rewards as service passes 10 million accounts

BoardGameArena, the online board gaming platform bought by Asmodee three years ago, has surged past 10 million registered accounts following several years of rapid growth.

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Asmodee, LEGO team up to launch LEGO-focused board game design studio

Board game giant Asmodee has inked a partnership deal with LEGO to launch a dedicated design studio focused on creating new LEGO board games.

Mike Didymus-True
13 August 2024

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Board game research projects in line for up to €20,000 each through Asmodee-backed Game In Lab programme

Academic researchers planning board game-related projects are being offered up to €20,000 in grant money through this year's programme from Game in Lab, which was co-created by Asmodee in 2018.

Mike Didymus-True
12 July 2024

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Industry professionals from Asmodee, Flat River Group, Exploding Kittens nominated for 2024 Wonder Women Awards

A string of board game industry professionals are in the running for this year's Wonder Woman Awards, which looks to recognise exceptional women executives in the toy, licensing and entertainment sectors.

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Asmodee writes down more than $620m of asset value despite posting strong annual sales

Tabletop gaming giant Asmodee has written down the value of its assets by more than $620m, with owner Embracer Group blaming macroeconomic headwinds, rising interest rates and "prudent future expectations".

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Asmodee’s owner loads it up with €900m debt amid plan to spin off board game giant, CEO Carville to be replaced

Asmodee's troubled corporate owner Embracer Group has revealed plans to spin off the tabletop gaming giant, which will see the business take on the vast majority of its parent company's hefty debt pile.

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Embracer Group commits to Asmodee’s future as restructuring program ends

The CEO of Asmodee’s troubled corporate owner Embracer Group has praised the tabletop giant as "one of the absolute most important businesses we have", as the parent company prepares to end a severe restructuring process which has seen it lay off about 1,400 people.