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The companies, people and events behind the games. These historical reports retain their original dates and may no longer reflect current circumstances.
As part of their “Open! Back in the game!” campaign, Asmodee Germany have given 33,000 board games valued at 350,000 Euros to brick and mortar retailers across the country. Each retailer received game packages of 30 to…
Read the reportEnrollment in the Tabletop Mentorship Program is open until May 17. The program connects experienced members of the tabletop industry with people seeking guidance. The program is open to all aspects of the industry including design,…
Read the reportSyracuse.com is reporting the organizing committee hoping to unionize the TCGPlayer warehouse workers in downtown Syracuse have canceled a vote by employees. According to the report, the company have made a pledge to expand employee stock options…
Read the reportToy Industry Grows 7.6% U.S games and puzzles sales grew 55% in the first quarter over the same period last year according to a report by NPD. The toy industry overall grew by 7.6% or…
Read the reportGerman publisher Feuerland Spiele have regained the English and French rights for their games, including popular titles Terra Mystica, A Feast for Odin and Gaia Project, from Z-Man Games, a member of the Asmodee Group. Asmodee…
Read the reportBoardGameGeek have announced that BGG.CONline will take place May 20-21 on their Twitch channel. The virtual convention will feature a digital exhibit hall, game demos and guests. Lincoln Damerst and Nikki Pontius from GameNight! will host,…
Read the reportGames Workshop have secured a six-month £25 million loan to help meet operational cash flow requirements if needed. The loan comes with a potential six month extension. The company said revenue in the nine months…
Read the reportAsmodee Germany have launched Open! Back in the Game, a retailer initiative, to solicit ideas and solutions for brick-and-mortar retailers. The company says it will share the results with the industry. Asmodee started the project by…
Read the reportSales of Starter Sets Rose 300 Percent It’s official, 2019 was the most successful year for the iconic brand Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast said the 46-year-old franchise celebrated its 6th consecutive year of growth,…
Read the reportSpin Master have been awarded $2.2 million in their long-running patent dispute against a prominent toy producer in China. The award is a record amount for a foreign patent owner. The Suzhou Intermediate Peoples’ Court…
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