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German board game market back to growth after 2022 slump, Pokemon helps TCGs boom

Board game sales in Germany, one of the world's biggest tabletop markets, grew 6% in the year to August as the industry bounced back from a slump in 2022, new data from German trade association DVSI shows.

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We're overwhelmed that close to 42,000 of you have visited our site since our launch in May, to keep up to date with important board game industry news that isn't being reported elsewhere.

Mike Didymus - True
4 August 2023

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Troubled Embracer Group using Asmodee IPs for more than 20 video game projects

Tomb Raider and Borderlands developer Embracer Group is planning a slew of video games based on Asmodee's board game range, as the company tries to leverage its intellectual property amid plans to slash its $1.45bn of debt.

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Azul designer’s Spiel des Jahres nominee Sanssouci finally coming to the US

Sansoucci, the 2014 Spiel des Jahres nominee from Azul designer Michael Kiesling, is finally coming to the US after soaring past its admittedly low goal for its Kickstarter campaign.

Mike Didymus - True
8 June 2023

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CMON planning new God of War, Game of Thrones board game releases this year

CMON, the publisher of miniatures-heavy board games including Zombicide and Blood Rage, is planning to release new games this year based on the hit PlayStation series God of War and George R R Martin's Song of Ice & Fire fantasy novels.

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Asmodee’s first full-year results since €2.75bn Embracer buyout shows board games sales declined in ‘hesitant’ Q4

Tabletop gaming giant Asmodee saw its board game sales decline slightly in Q4 due to a "more hesitant market environment", figures from the company's first full-year results since its €2.75bn buyout by Embracer group show.

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Guards of Atlantis II races past €30k crowdfunding goal in 10 minutes, passes €300k

Guards of Atlantis II, which looks to translate the format of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video games to the tabletop, has raced past its crowdfunding target to reach more than €300,000 on day one of the campaign.

Mike Didymus - True
26 April 2023

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Blood on the Clocktower leads nominations for 17th Golden Geek Awards

Voting has kicked off for BoardGameGeek's 17th Annual Golden Geek Awards, with Blood on the Clocktower leading the nominations as a contender in five categories.

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Interactive digital tabletop maker The Last Gameboard draws in more publishers to join Asmodee, Stonemaier

Interactive tabletop gaming console maker The Last Gameboard has kicked off its showcase at this year's Game Manufacturer's Association (GAMA) Expo by announcing a clutch of new publishers being added to its 100-strong gaming library.

Mike Didymus - True
24 April 2023