Asmodee Entertainment is a newly formed platform of global games publisher and distributor Asmodee. Its mission is to extend Asmodee’s leading IPs into TV/film, book and comics publishing, and consumer products, working in parallel with sister platforms Asmodee Boardgames and Asmodee Digital.
Aconyte Books is the novels division of Asmodee Entertainment, delivering on our slogan: “Great games, amazing stories!”, creating new and exciting content to be leveraged on further entertainment platforms. Our goal is to become the go-to partners for tie-in fiction for all the best pop-culture IPs. Aconyte is looking for local publishing partners in many languages.
Asmodee’s wealth of established brands enjoys a loyal and enthusiastic fanbase around the globe and offers great untapped opportunities through licensed Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Artbooks and other Non-Fiction books. Tap into this huge potential and excite new readers.
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Do you want access to a world-wide established fanbase? Do you want to find new readers? Talk to us about using our established properties in licensed Comics and Graphic Novels or Non-Fiction books.
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It is the future.
The world has changed.
People did not.
It is the height of the Roaring Twenties – a fresh enthusiasm for the arts, science, and exploration of the past have opened doors to a wider world, and beyond… And yet, a dark shadow grows in the city of Arkham.
The most popular and successful modern board game, CATAN is a game of clever trading, strategy, tactical skill and a little bit of luck.
Dead of Winter is a story-centric board game that puts players in the tortured aftermath of the zombie apocalypse. Join the epic struggle for power and survival.
Terrinoth: an ancient realm of forgotten greatness and faded legacies, of magic and monsters, heroes, and tyrants. Its cities were ruined and their secrets lost as terrifying dragons, undead armies, and demon-possessed hordes ravaged the land. Over centuries, the realm slipped into gloom. Now, the world is reawakening…
Dobble (known as Spot It! in the United States) is a gaming phenomenon, an award-winning visual perception card game for 2 to 8 players aged 6 and above that can be played by anyone, regardless of age and interests. Dobble is visual, easy to learn and quick to play, a fun and clever game for all the family.
Explore a world of infinite variety – wild science fantasy adventures on an impossible patchwork world of everything known (and unknown) in the universe.
Enter the vibrant world of Rokugan with Legend of the Five Rings. Create stories of honor and conflict, join the Great Clans, uphold the tenets of Bushidō, and fulfil your duty to your daimyō and the Emperor in a world shaped and changed by a dynamic, player-influenced story.
You and your team are the only things standing in the way of deadly diseases that threaten the world. The fate of humanity is in your hands.
Ticket to Ride is a cross-country train adventure in which players collect and play matching train cards to claim railway routes connecting cities in various countries around the world.
Intergalactic empires fall, but one faction will rise from its ashes to conquer the galaxy, in this extraordinarily diverse epic space opera.
Do you want to benefit from thriving fan communities for Asmodee boardgames, Marvel Super Heroes and Ubisoft games? We are still looking for local language publishing partners in various countries.
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Welbeck Publishing Group is a world-leading publisher based in London and specialising in fiction, non-fiction and children’s sectors.
Named one of Publishers Weekly’s ten “fastest-growing independent publishers,” Ulysses Press is reinventing the relationship between reader, author and publisher. Beyond market-driven, Ulysses Press focuses on highly targeted niche groups that aren’t being offered the books they want by the big corporate-owned publishing houses. At Ulysses, they believe that, as pop culture changes at the speed of the Internet, books have a powerful role to play in the interconnected world. Above all other media, books offer readers a trusted source for information and a vital escape from our highly connected, digital world. Follow Ulysses on social media (@ulyssespress).
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division.
Trends International, LLC is the leading publisher and manufacturer of licensed posters, calendars, stickers, and stationery products. Established in 1987, Trends began its steady growth based on the recognized need for an integral partnership between licensor, retailer, and licensee.
Source Point Press is a publisher of books, comics, and graphic novels available everywhere through Diamond Comic Distributors and Simon & Schuster. Source Point Press is a division of Ox Eye Media alongside Deep Water Games and N3 Art.
Simon & Schuster, a part of CBS Corporation, is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats.
Founded in 2002 in Barcelona, SD Toys is SD Distribuciones’ brand focused to the creation and design of all kind of merchandise. SD Toys was the first European company to develop this kind of products as until that moment it was exclusive of the US and Japanese markets.
Starting with a collection of figures based on film and television SD Toys continue to grow diversifying the product line in different categories, including figures, doormats, cushions, t-shirts, glassware, key rings, stationery and puzzles.
SD Toys work with licensees such as Warner Bros, Toei, Universal or HBO and were the first company in the world to produce merchandising for Game of Thrones series. To date SD Toys have more than 50 licenses, ranging from the most classic, such as Back to the Future, E.T., Gremlins or Jaws, through anime licenses, such as Dragon Ball or Captain Tsubasa to best selling licenses like Harry Potter, DC or Lord of the Rings.
Scout Store is owned by the Scouts and is the dedicated and official retailer for all Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network uniform. We complement this with a full range of casual clothing, a range of associated gifts and outdoor equipment.
We work with the Scouts to develop and produce all the badges for the movement and have the most up to date ranges available. Our aim is to invest in Scouting: in the future of the movement and in the future of our young people, therefore all our proceeds are returned to The Scout Association. In doing so we contribute and guarantee that the outstanding work they do creating #skillsforlife can continue both locally and nationally.
Rollacrit is a lifestyle brand and hub for those who share a love of tabletop and board games, working with game studios to create collectibles, accessories, apparel, and more.
RBmedia is the largest audiobook producer in the world. With more than 50,000 exclusive titles, their audiobooks continually dominate key literary awards and bestseller lists. The company’s powerful digital retail and library distribution network reaches millions of listeners around the globe – at home, in the car, and everywhere their mobile devices go. Their titles are available on leading audio platforms, including Audible, iTunes, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, OverDrive, Hoopla, and many more. RBmedia is owned by KKR, a leading global investment firm.
Founded in 2009 by Clément Miserez, RADAR FILMS is a production company of French and international feature films. Matthieu Warter, after having worked in the Financial Department of StudioCanal, became a consultant for RADAR FILMS from its creation and then partner from 2012.
The producers have already had many successes thanks to the adventure saga BELLE ET SÉBASTIEN (1, 2 and 3), L’ÉCOLE BUISSONNIÈRE, LES VIEUX FOURNEAUX, DONNE-MOI DES AILES by Nicolas Vanier or even DIVORCE CLUB by Mickaël Youn. . They have produced films in French and English – such as the film GHOSTLAND, by Pascal Laugier with Mylène Farmer and Crystal Reed and more recently THE DEEP HOUSE by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo.
Their expertise in production has led them to build solid partnerships with some of the largest French and international distribution groups (STUDIOCANAL, GAUMONT, SND, PATHE, ORANGE STUDIOS, UGC…)
Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high-quality instant ticket products, licensed games, in-lane ticket options, and sales-driving merchandising solutions from its Schafer Retail Solutions + portfolio. It also offers a full suite of digital offerings, ranging from world-class game apps to comprehensive player engagement and iLottery solutions, including strategic marketing and management services. The company is a proven innovator and has decades of experience helping lotteries to maximize player engagement, sales, and proceeds for good causes. Pollard Banknote also provides pull-tab tickets, bingo paper, ticket vending machines, and its Diamond Game and Compliant Gaming electronic games and devices to charitable and other gaming markets in North America.
Plainview Shoes is a footwear design, development and sourcing company. Plainview design and produce cosy, comfortable footwear for indoors and outdoors – from flip-flops to sneakers – and will now turn their talents to producing an exciting new collection inspired by CATAN’s themes of trading, building and settling, meaning fans of the game will soon be able to settle their heels in style.
Ediciones Minotauro, a member of the Planeta Group, is one of the top publishing companies for fantasy, science fiction and horror in Spanish.
Through its Aconyte Books fiction imprint, Asmodee Entertainment works in partnership with Marvel Entertainment to create new prose stories based around an exciting roster of Marvel’s comic book characters, the Asmodee Group’s third collaboration with Marvel following successful efforts in the tabletop gaming sphere.
Mango is a publishing brand of Fleurus Édition, the book publishing division of Media Participations. Mango publishes stylish, practical books, written and illustrated by professionals who put their expertise within reach of their readers. Listening to the desires and needs of their readers, they are the first publisher to publish illustrated escape room gamebooks, to allow readers to experience all the thrills of an escape room at home.
Founded in 2012, Loot Crate™, Inc. is the worldwide leader in fan subscription boxes. Loot Crate partners with industry leaders in entertainment, gaming, sports, and pop culture to deliver monthly themed crates, produce interactive experiences and digital content, and film original video productions.
Just Funky is a premiere manufacturer of licensed and private label merchandise for the mainstream retail market, with over 40 years’ experience in manufacturing, licensing, retail and creative development in such. Just Funky strives to create amazing products that resonate with the fans.
Seattle-based Hourglass Escapes, LLC creates challenging and fun escape rooms known for superior production values and immersive storylines.
Hot Topic is the destination for music and pop culture-inspired clothes and accessories, plus fashion apparel for girls and guys. Since 2020, Hot Topic have produced t-shirts based on some of Asmodee’s most popular game brands, including Pandemic, Arkham Horror, KeyForge and Legend of the Five Rings, under licence from Asmodee Entertainment.
Hobby World is the largest Russian publishing house, manufacturer and distributor of board games. The company’s portfolio includes both worldwide hits translated into Russian and the games of its own design. Since 2013 games developed by Hobby World have been published in 24 countries and translated into 26 languages. Hobby World’s licensing partners include the leaders of the board games industry and the world’s largest publishers. The company is the exclusive Russian distributor of globally recognized games: Munchkin (Steve Jackson Games), CATAN (Kosmos), Carcassonne (Hans im Glück), Ticket to Ride (Days of Wonder), Citadels (Asmodee North America), and many others. More than 500 games have been released under the Hobby World’s brand. Every year the company releases 90 new products; a quarter of them are developed in-house, including international hit Furnace, the collectible card game Berserker, the hit Spyfall series of party games, Metro 2033 based on the novel by Dmitry Glukhovsky and many more.
Graphic Audio, LLC, a division of RBmedia, is home to the largest catalog of full-cast audio dramatizations in the industry, with over 1,500 titles across over 160 series across genres such as comics, science fiction, fantasy, and westerns.
FryxGames is a Swedish family business focusing on publishing games designed and developed by different members of the big Fryxelius family, including After the Virus and the international best-seller Terraforming Mars.
Fanattik is a licensee for Microsoft, Konami, CBSViacom, Capcom, Hasbro, Universal Studios, Studio Canal and many more. Fanattik has won numerous awards with the latest being a Business Masters Award under the category ‘Best Family Business’. The Fanattik premium SpongeBob Squarepants bottle opener was nominated for Gift Of The Year 2022.
Fanattik supplies pop culture retailers throughout Europe, North America, Australasia and MENA territories via its own offices and network of distributors.
Event Merchandising (EML), with headquarters in London is a worldwide merchandise company. Established for over 35 years, Event Merchandising works in partnership with some of the world’s most recognised gaming, influencers, film, sports, music and entertainment brands.
Dream Figures Group is a manufacturer of high-quality collectible pieces and statues, and are proud to say that they work with many of the brands within this sector. For Dream Figures, this is not only a production process, this is a work of art. The company strive to give their “Dreamers” the best results. Dream Figures Group is currently growing as an enterprise, to not only make their dreams come true but their audiences too, by bringing the intellectual properties with which they work to crowds of all kinds.
Dovetail Games was launched in 2013. Previously trading as RailSimulator.com Ltd, the business launched in 2009 initially producing and marketing PC game Train Simulator. Today Dovetail Games is responsible for train, fishing simulation, and now digital tabletop games and is developing for PC and leading consoles.
Asmodee Entertainment has partnered with Dark Horse Comics to create licensed art books for three of Asmodee’s leading tabletop gaming properties – Android, Arkham Horror and KeyForge.
The Ludwigsburg-based German publisher Cross Cult has been publishing comics as carefully edited hardcover editions since 2001. Among the most famous titles are Sin City, The Walking Dead, Hellboy, and other successfully filmed material.
As a distributor, the Asmodee Group has a long and successful relationship with renowned games studio and publisher CMON. Now, Asmodee Entertainment and CMON are working closely to develop licensed products across both companies IPs.
Character Localization and Publishing is a multilingual localization agency and independent publishing house focusing on games, books, apps, entertainment and technology. Character is fueled by raw enthusiasm for all the interactive entertainment and fiction universes that have inspired us since our childhood – as well as all the new and exciting worlds and works that are constantly being created. Our mission is to make these available to as many people as possible across different languages and age groups, whether they come in the shape of video games, board games, books or different media.
Cephalofair Games is the independent board game publisher responsible for the massively popular game Gloomhaven, as well as its spin-offs, expansions and sequels, including the highly anticipated Frosthaven, set to release in late 2021.
Ata-Boy, Inc. was incorporated in California in 1989. Since that time, they have become the leader in licensed pop culture novelty items. Ata-Boy currently hold over 25 key licenses and have been working in the licensing business over 30 years, with extensive experience working with licensing companies to create fun and exciting products and merchandising programs. Ata-Boy’s in-house art team has over 25 years of experience working with style guides and artwork approvals. With an eye on current trends and specific markets, Ata-Boy is a pop culture phenomenon!
Asmodee Korea is a distribution unit of Asmodee Group, established in January 2021. Asmodee Korea distributes not only popular titles from Asmodee’s own studios, but also many games from external studios. Asmodee Korea is located in Anyang, South Korea.
Asmodee Entertainment is excited to announce CATAN® and Ticket to Ride are joining Pollard Banknote Limited’s (“Pollard Banknote”) large portfolio of licensed brands. This partnership brings two of Asmodee’s largest brands to printed instant lottery tickets in the US and Canada.
Scout Store, a subsidiary of the Scout Association in the United Kingdom, has entered into a licensing partnership with Asmodee to develop a range of licensed Dobbly-as-Scout merchandise based on Zygomatic Studios’ most popular game, Dobble. The partnership also includes the creation of a special Scout version of the Dobble game, which will be developed in parallel by Asmodee.
Dream Figures has signed a licensing deal with Asmodee Entertainment to produce high-end collectible painted resin statues. Working in Fantasy Flight Games’ popular Arkham Horror, these statues promise to be every bit as cool as the games.
Fanattik the award-winning gift and collectibles licensee has signed a multi-territory three-year licensing deal with Asmodee Entertainment, one of the biggest board game companies in the world.
New York, NY/Nottingham, UK – Asmodee Entertainment is delighted to announce a brand partnership with independent publisher Ulysses Press to create and release cookbooks based on the internationally popular and best selling board games CATAN® and Ticket to Ride™.
Aconyte Books have joined forces with Graphic Audio for a radically different audiobook experience, to include a full cast, cinematic music, and sound effects. Six of Aconyte’s acclaimed ARKHAM HORROR novels, three TWILIGHT IMPERIUM titles and three ZOMBICIDE novels will be available in this dramatized adaptation format. The first audio drama, WRATH OF N’KAI by Josh Reynolds, will be released by Graphic Audio on 16th May 2022, to be followed by THE LAST RITUAL by S. A. Sidor later this summer.
Aconyte Books have today announced the first two books in a brand-new non-fiction series, Play to Win. This new range of non-fiction titles will focus on the wide world of games and gaming, to entertain, inform and intrigue gamers and an interested general audience alike. The first two titles will launch in Fall 2022.
Planeta Cómic, the Spanish comic, graphic novel and manga publishing imprint at Grupo Planeta, is honoured to announce its brand new collection of MARVEL novels, thanks to a deal with Aconyte Books. The first title will be released in June: Target Kree by Stuart Moore.
Asmodee Entertainment is excited to announce that Arkham Horror Files: The Road to Innsmouth, a digital escape experience from Hourglass Escapes is in development to launch in Q4 of 2022 and a deluxe edition is available for pre-sale now!
Asmodee Entertainment are pleased to announce an agreement with publisher ABLAZE to produce a graphic novel based on Spot It!, the award-winning visual perception game from Asmodee’s Zygomatic games studio. Spot It! (known as Dobble outside North America) is a gaming phenomenon and worldwide bestseller in the family games market.
Aconyte, the fiction imprint of global games group Asmodee, is delighted to announce it has licensed its range of all-action novels set in the worlds of Ubisoft’s video games for French translation by noted pop culture publishing house 404 Editions, an imprint of Editis.
ICONIC BOARD GAME WEREWOLVES OF MILLERS’ HOLLOW EXTENDED INTO A FEATURE FILM BY FRANCOIS UZAN.
Asmodee Entertainment, part of Asmodee, one of the world leaders in boardgames publishing and distribution, announces that it has entered into an option agreement with prolific French Film & TV production company, Radar Films (Mediawan), to develop a feature film based on one of the best-selling board games of its generation, The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow.
Rollacrit and Asmodee Entertainment are pleased to announce the first collection in their CATAN merchandise partnership has launched! This collection of merchandise features a range of artfully designed apparel and mugs aimed at dedicated and casual CATAN fans alike, and it’s just the beginning. Rollacrit will be releasing a full range of merchandise including more apparel designs, accessories, collectibles, and homewares, available at Rollacrit.com.
SD Toys and Asmodee Entertainment have entered a licensing partnership to produce jigsaw puzzles for some of their largest IPs Dobble, Legend of the Five Rings, Terrinoth: Legends, Twilight Imperium, Arkham Horror, and KeyForge. This partnership is an example of Asmodee Entertainment’s push to expand their merchandise partnerships.
Asmodee Entertainment and Welbeck Publishing have announced that their successful puzzle book collaboration is set to continue, with two new titles announced at Brand Licensing Expo in the UK. Puzzle books based on Z-Man Games’s well-known Pandemic boardgame and Zygomatic’s bestselling family game Dobble (known as Spot It! in North America) will join CATAN, Ticket to Ride and Unlock in Welbeck’s range of puzzle books based on Asmodee’s portfolio of leading tabletop game brands.
Asmodee Entertainment is pleased to announce an agreement with Just Funky LLC for a range of fan-focused homewares and accessories based on the hugely successful CATAN tabletop gaming brand.
Asmodee Entertainment is delighted to announce that Aconyte, the new fiction imprint of global games group Asmodee, has licensed its amazing range of novels for Russian translation and publication by noted pop culture publishing house Hobby World. The deal was concluded by Asmodee Entertainment’s licensing manager, Alexander Thieme.
Asmodee Entertainment is excited to announce that The Art of the Android Universe, Asmodee’s third art book in collaboration with Dark Horse Books and Fantasy Flight Games Studio, is planned to release at local bookstores and comic shops on November 24th.
Asmodee Entertainment are excited to announce that the Legend of the Five Rings fan shop – the first in a multiple-IP partnership with Event Merchandising (EML) Limited – is now open at Shop.LegendOfTheFiveRings.com!
The Ultimate CATAN Video Game Experience for PlayStation and Xbox
Dovetail Games and Asmodee Entertainment are delighted to announce a partnership to bring CATAN to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
Asmodee Entertainment is delighted to announce that Aconyte, the fiction imprint of global games group Asmodee, has licensed its range of all-action novels set in the worlds of Ubisoft’s video games for German translation by noted pop culture publishing house Cross Cult. The deal was concluded by Asmodee Entertainment’s licensing manager, Alexander Thieme.
Asmodee Entertainment are pleased to announce a new licensing agreement with Trends International to produce and market a range of CATAN posters, which will be available exclusively from selected online outlets, including Trends’ own ShopTrends.com site and global retailer Amazon.
Following the successful launch of the CATAN – Puzzle Book last year, Welbeck Publishing Group and Asmodee Entertainment are pleased to announce the upcoming release of two further titles based on some of Asmodee’s best-known gaming brands. This new collaboration will see both Days of Wonder’s Ticket to Ride and Space Cowboy’s Unlock! titles join CATAN in Welbeck’s range of board game-inspired puzzle books.
ACONYTE BOOKS, the fiction imprint of global games group Asmodee, is delighted to announce that it has concluded a range-wide deal with Asmodee Korea, the distribution unit for the Korean market, to bring its Arkham Horror range of novels to Korean readers.
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