Maestro, which was launched a decade ago, made a name for itself in 2018 when it teamed up with Edmund McMillen, the creator of The Binding of Isaac video game, to launch a Kickstarter for a board game version \u2013 a campaign which raised over $2.6m<\/a>, followed by another $6.7m through a crowdfunded expansion three years later<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company’s catalogue also includes current Kickstarter title Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid<\/a>, 2001: A Space Odyssey – The Board Game<\/a>, Hello Kitty: Day at the Park<\/a>,\u00a0and Antoine Bauza<\/a>\u00a0co-design Smurfs\u2019 Hidden Village<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maestro Media founder and CEO Javon Frazier said, “Partnering with Asmodee is a defining moment for Maestro Media. As we enter this next stage of growth, we\u2019re focused on expanding the ways fans connect with our games – and there\u2019s no better partner to do it with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Asmodee\u2019s reach, reputation, and commitment to quality align perfectly with our vision of continuously creating unforgettable, community-driven experiences. We\u2019re honored to keep growing alongside them.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Julien Sharp, country manager of Asmodee USA, added, “This partnership is a perfect match – Maestro\u2019s innovative and fan-driven approach to game design, combined with Asmodee\u2019s robust distribution network and retail reach, sets the stage for something truly special. “<\/p>\n\n\n\n The news comes a month after Maestro announced a strategic partnership with Asmodee\u2019s game supplies and accessories unit Gamegenic, to bring the latter’s products to Maestro brands – starting with Eric Lang and Ken Gruhl design Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other distribution deals signed by Asmodee this year include teaming with veteran German toy and game maker HABA to distribute its games in France<\/a>, and agreeing to distribute the titles of German language publisher Frosted Games in Germany, Austria and Switzerland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other recent Asmodee news includes the tabletop gaming giant hiring David Preti<\/a>, the recently-resigned COO of financially-troubled board game publisher CMON, to head up its own crowdfunding and miniatures strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That hire emerged a week after Asmodee bought CMON’s flagship IP Zombicide<\/a>, stripping the company of a series which has raised more than $40m on Kickstarter since its 2012 launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/boardgamewire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Clash-of-Clans-Kickstarter.jpg\")