The Games 2007 :: Board Games :: Developers and Publishers
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Acorn Games
Features descriptions and pictures of the games available through their company.
http://dragonsanddanes.tripod.com
After 8 Games
Australian based company that produces, markets, and distributes board games.
http://www.after8games.com/
Amherst Lodge Board Games
Board games direct from leading international inventor William Maclean. Free trial versions of games, plus a collection of free games and puzzles.
http://www.amherstlodge.com/games/games.htm
Artmundi Design Studios
Custom designed backgammon and board games.
http://www.artmundi.com/boardgames/games.htm
Avalon Hill
A division of Wizards of the Coast. Makers of strategy board games, since 1958.
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=ah/welcome
b EQUAL Company
Features a company overview, games published, an online store, and opt-in email newsletters.
http://www.bequal.com
BoardGameDesign.com
Features contact information for a company specializing in designing board games and prototypes. Also includes ordering information for game parts.
http://www.boardgamedesign.com/
Brain Savvy Game Company
Features descriptions of multiple editions of Brain Savvy, and includes details about where to buy the game.
http://www.brainsavvy.com/
Breakscore
Introduction to Breakscore, including endorsements and reviews. Also presents resources like terms, tips, and variations.
http://www.breakscore.com
Bruno Faidutti
Features a forum and an about the author page. Also includes boardgame reviews. [French and English]
http://www.faidutti.com/
Carrom Company
Official website. Current product catalog, and company information.
http://www.carrom.com/
Championship Rodeo Game Company
Manufacturers of the family board game featured in the movie Thunder in Paradise II.
http://www.rodeogame.com/
Chatham Hill Games
A developer and publisher of educational and historical board games.
http://www.chathamhillgames.com/
Clash of Arms Games
English-language publisher of Tilsit Editions.
http://www.clashofarms.com/
Columbia Games
Award-winning wooden block board games, historical card games, and fantasy role-playing products.
http://www.columbiagames.com/
Conquering Hollywood
The movie board game about "making it" in Hollywood.
http://www.conqueringhollywood.com/
Curious Games
Ordering information, game and game play descriptions, FAQs and errata, and extra characters. Also home to the West Coast Gaming Consortium.
http://www.curiousgames.net
daVinci Games
Board and card games publisher in Italy. Free games available for download.
http://www.davincigames.com/
Davis Toys
Manufactures and distributes Easy Street, Entrepreneur, Jackpot, Pinnacle and The Rainbow Game. These games are based on the principles of business, financial and personal success.
http://www.davistoys.com/
Days of Wonder
American publisher of board and card games. Possibility for game owners to play their games online.
http://www.daysofwonder.com/
Decision Games
Publisher of wargames in both board and computer format, and three wargaming magazines.
http://www.decisiongames.com/
Descartes Editeur
Publisher of French-language simulation and role-playing games in the world.
http://www.descartes-editeur.com/
Doris and Frank Games
Doris Matthäus and Frank Nestel, founders of a board and card game company based in southern Germany.
http://doris-frank.de/
Drumond Park
Creators of Articulate and Enigma. Offers game information and online play.
http://www.drumondpark.com/
E.C.S. Games
Three-dimensional board games, from simple fun to sophisticated strategy.
http://www.tiktak3.com/
Endless Games
A variety of board games for all the family.
http://www.endlessgames.com/
Enginuity
Board and card games for the entire family. Winner of a Mensa Select award for Doubles Wild, one of the five best new games of 1999.
http://www.enginuity.com/
Fat Messiah Games
Maker of fantasy science fiction board games, since 1992.
http://www.fatmessiahgames.com/
Fiendish Board Games
Manufacturers of board games in the German style. Hosts a directory of magazines running games by post.
http://www.fbgames.co.uk/
Forrest-Pruzan Creative
Inventors and designers of games and toys. Specializes in concepting and testing social entertainment products.
http://www.forrest-pruzan.com/
Fragor Games
Scottish publisher of games including Leapfrog.
http://www.fragorgames.com
Games For All Reasons
Distributes generational board games such as Finish Line and Paired Up. Offers game information and ordering.
http://www.game-board.com/
Games for the World
Independent board game developer and maker of The World Cup Game. Includes future releases, ordering information, and terms and conditions.
http://www.gamesfortheworld.co.uk/
Games Play UK, Ltd.
Includes contact details, instructions for submission of designs, and a categorized listing of prototype games.
http://www.gamesplayuk.com
Gamewright
Award-winning educational games that entertain, inform, and endure.
http://www.gamewright.com/loband/index.html
Genesis Design
Information about their games Euromille and Crash Masters.
http://www.gamingcorner.nl/genesisdesign/
Get Together Games
A selection of games from Hasbro.
http://get-together-games.com/
Gibsons Games
Traditional board games, jigsaw puzzles and playing cards, made in London.
http://www.gibsonsgames.co.uk/
Gigamic
Publishers of abstract board games. [French/English/German/Dutch/Spanish/Italian]
http://www.gigamic.com/
Gospel Kingdom Games
Offers company profile and Bible Knows game instructions and ordering information.
http://gospelkingdomgames.com/
Grand Prix International
Features information about the company's design and project management services. Also includes ordering information for game components.
http://www.grandprixintl.com/
Great American Puzzle Factory
Developers of board games and puzzles.
http://www.greatamericanpuzzle.com/
The Great Games of Sid Sackson
Features an overview of his work. Includes detailed descriptions of his games, a list of books he authored, and an interview.
http://www.webnoir.com/bob/sackson.htm
HAE
Independent game designers, with a range of board games.
http://www.skateluge.com/
Hangman Games
A small game company dedicated to board games which are challenging, social, have lively graphics, and are, above all else, fun. Each game is individually numbered and produced in a limited run of 1,000.
http://www.hangmangames.com/
Hans im Glück
German company producing several different titles.
http://www.hans-im-glueck.de/
Hasbro
A worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys, games, interactive software, puzzles and infant products.
http://www.hasbro.com/
Histogame
Official site for the publisher of Friedrich. Site includes rules and FAQ for that game, and presents ordering and contact information.
http://www.histogame.de
House of Slack Games
Group of part time game creators. Includes how to play, rules, history, and purchasing details.
http://www.houseofslack.com/
Interformic Games
Publishers of board games and supplements. Divide and conquer with "GRO: Battle for the Petri Dish", or discover "One World Dominion", an expansion for RISK.
http://interformic.com/
Joli Quentin Kansil
Games created by Joli Quentin Kansil for his company, Xanadu Leisure.
http://www.indochinegame.com/
Jolly Games
Produces board and card games designed by Tom Jolly, co-designer of DiskWars, creator of Wiz-War, Drakon, Knots, GOOTMU, and Programmer's Nightmare.
http://www.silcom.com/~tomjolly/
Jolly Roger Games
Design and production of games like Knights of the Dinner Table, Maul of America, and Swashbuckler.
http://jollyrogergames.hypermart.net/
Kadon Enterprises
Creators and producers of over 80 abstract strategy games and geometric puzzles since 1980.
http://www.gamepuzzles.com/
Kalivas Games
Chess, checkers, backgammon, and maze sets that are portable, with boards silk-screened on canvas.
http://www.beachgames.com/
Krimsus Krimskrams-Kiste
German publisher of board and card games. Includes English translations of rules.
http://www.krimsu.de/indexenglish.html
Laughing Gravy Games
Presents descriptions of games they publish, including BattleGrid, Rule the Hand, and Quatero. Also features articles about the social and mental benefits of playing games.
http://www.theludoclub.com/index2.htm
Locust Games
Publisher of strategy and family board and card games. The games are produced in small editions of 50 to 200 copies.
http://www.leacock.com/locust/
Lolo
Develops and publishes a range of board games.
http://www.lolofun.com/
London Game Company Ltd
Quality manufacturers and designers of board games in the UK.
http://www.londongame.com/
Lost Horizons
A catalog of family games.
http://www.losthorizons.com/
3M Games
The makers of "Post-it" notes. Includes a brief history and links.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Dennis_Matheson/3mshlf.htm
MacGregor Historic Games
Reproductions of historic board, dice, and card games
http://www.historicgames.com/
Mark Steere Games
Developer of free abstract games. Contains rule sheets and printable boards for download.
http://www.marksteeregames.com/index.html
Mesomorph Games
Hand-crafted board games including Chesstique and the Piecepack game system.
http://www.mesomorph.com/
MHO Games
Presents about us and contact us information for the company, as well as descriptions and pictures of their games, Flatulate and Titillate.
http://www.mhogames.com/
Multi-Man Publishing
Official developer and publisher of ASL, Bitter Woods, Up Front and other classic Avalon Hill titles.
http://www.multimanpublishing.com/
Nice Ideas
Publisher of Doin's D.C. game. Includes information about the game and the publisher.
http://www.niceideas.com
oktabo games
Produces board games that focus on the 3Cs of gaming: creative thinking, communication and competition/cooperation.
http://www.oktabo.com/
Operational Studies Group Games
Publishes Napoleonic Wars board games.
http://www.napoleongames.com/
Outset Media
Offers games for families, parties, and children. Also features a profile of the company and ordering information.
http://www.outsetmedia.com/
Playroom Entertainment
Develops, designs, manufactures and markets games, puzzles, and brainteasers for the toy, game, educational and gift industries.
http://www.playrooment.com/
Powercell Games
Features company background, game descriptions, a forum, and ordering information.
http://www.powercellgames.com
Puzzle Depot
A privately-owned company specializing in puzzle software and internet marketing services for board game, novelty and other puzzle-related distributors.
http://www.puzzledepot.com/company.shtml
Ragnar Brothers Games
Information, reviews and chat about the games the Ragnar Brothers have been recently playing.
http://www.ragnarbrothers.co.uk/
ReinerSpiel
Listing of games written by Reiner Knizia. Includes rules and publisher data.
http://freespace.virgin.net/chris.lawson/rk/index.htm
Reveal Entertainment
Manufacturing and marketing company for family, party and educational games and products.
http://www.revealgames.com/
Rio Grande Games
Publisher of strategic family board and card games. Games such as Tikal, Carcassonne, Lost Cities, Lord of the Rings: the Search, and Bohnanza.
http://www.riograndegames.com/
R&R Games
Makers of fun family and adult board games, including Riddles & Riches, SOLD! and Overthrone.
http://www.rnrgames.com/content/
Sagacity Games
Australian publisher of the strategy board game Sunda to Sahul.
http://sagacity.aires.com.au/
Salamander Games
A developer of board and card games in the fantasy, sci-fi and family genres.
http://www.salamandergames.com/
Savita Games
Offers the Antarctica Global Warming game for sale. Also features features, rules, a map, and frequently asked questions.
http://www.savitagames.com/
Sierra Madre Games
Makers of historical and conflict-simulation games.
http://www.sierramadregames.com/
Simmons Games
Contains downloadable rules, strategy articles, and ordering information.
http://www.simmonsgames.com/
Simulations Workshop
A company dedicated to desktop publishing small board and card games, with topics not covered by mainstream game developers.
http://members.tripod.com/SimulationsWorkshop/
Soul Search Enterprises
Features contact us and about us information, and a description and pictures of the game they publish.
http://www.soulsearchenterprises.com/
Spy Alley Partners
A game company located in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
http://www.spyalley.com/
Stalefish Labs
A toy and game company devoted to dreaming and tinkering with new ways to have fun in a modern world. Situated in Nashville.
http://www.stalefishlabs.com/
Stock Rush, Inc.
An independent publisher of a Stock Market board game that includes all the basic principles of trading used in the real world.
http://www.stockrush.com/
Table Tactics
Creator of add-ons for popular Milton Bradley games.
http://www.tabletactics.com/
Tailgate Racing
Includes a statement of purpose and product information.
http://www.tailgateracing.com/
TDC Games
Creators of board games in several categories.
http://www.tdcgames.com/
TerrorBull Games
Includes a manifesto and list of games in development.
http://www.terrorbullgames.co.uk/
TLI Games
They has been developing and manufacturing games since 1991. Their motto is that people learn best when they're having fun.
http://www.tligames.com/
Uberplay Entertainment
Designer of New England, Wild Life, and High Society. Includes company and contact information.
http://www.uberplay.com/main.html
University Games
America's fastest-growing board game company develops products that encourage social interaction while providing fun, entertainment, and education.
http://www.ugames.com/
Vera Learning Start
Develops, designs and publishes educational board games for children three to six years old, that enable easy acquisition of numeracy and literacy skills.
http://www.veralearningstart.com/
Winning Moves
A maker of classic card games, children's fun and learning games, and popular adult party games.
http://www.winning-moves.com/
Winsome Games
Manufacturer of railroad and other board games.
http://www.fyi.net/~winsome/
Wunderland
Offers news archive, online games, and e-books. Titles include Fluxx, Icehouse, Aquarius, Nanofictionary, Chrononauts, Lost Identities, Cosmic Coasters, Are You a Werewolf?, and Proton.
http://www.wunderland.com/

