In 1995, Asmodee’s journey began in a small suburb of Paris. Back then, it was a bold idea: not just to distribute games, but to create a creative home for innovative titles that connect people. Today – 30 years later – Asmodee is one of the largest game publishers in the world, with offices in over 20 countries, more than 2,500 employees and a mission that has never lost its relevance: To bring people together through games.
Milestones of an extraordinary success
Asmodee’s success is no coincidence, but the result of clever expansion, creative courage and a keen sense of the zeitgeist. Since its foundation, Asmodee:
- has published over 400 games in more than 50 languages,
- numerous studios such as Days of Wonder, Z-Man Games, Space Cowboys and Repos Production have joined the family,
- millions of players worldwide – from casual gamers to hardcore fans.
The stars in the games portfolio – a selection
Asmodee’s library is huge – but some titles in particular have made history:
Train by Train (Days of Wonder)
A modern classic among family games. Since its release in 2004, this railroad construction game has been a worldwide hit and won the 2004 Game of the Year award, among others. Easy to learn, yet with strategic depth – a prime example of Asmodee’s philosophy.
The last, but not least, highlight of the Ticket to Ride series was the nomination of Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West as Connoisseur Game of the Year 2024.
Dixit (Libellud)
A poetic, visually unique game where pictures are worth a thousand words. Dixit won Game of the Year in 2010 and has set a new standard in storytelling with its original narrative mechanics.
Dobble (Zygomatic)
A game that combines simple rules with fast-paced action – explained in just a few minutes, for hours of fun. Sold in over 50 countries and printed millions of copies – the epitome of a modern party game.
Pandemic (Z-Man Games)
A cooperative game that became iconic due to its theme – the joint fight against global diseases. In recent years in particular, Pandemic has gained new relevance and proven how strongly games can address current issues.
Carcassonne (Hans im Glück)
With its iconic landscape tiles, Carcassonne has been a favorite of frequent and casual gamers alike for decades. Numerous expansions and editions have kept the game alive – a real long-term success.
The anniversary year 2025 – “Inspired by Players”
To mark its 30th anniversary, Asmodee is presenting itself in 2025 with a new brand identity under the motto “Inspired by Players”. The message is clear: players are the focus – they inspire, challenge and make success possible.
The new visual identity has now been unveiled – accompanied by exclusive editions, a new concept and activities centered around the community. Events, tournaments and hands-on activities will take place throughout Europe in the anniversary year to celebrate what Asmodee is all about: the shared gaming experience.
“Games are stories, and we write our best stories with the people who play them.”
– Céline Duvillier, Marketing Director Asmodee Europe
Looking to the future – gaming remains relevant
Despite digitalization and AI, analogue games remain highly relevant – and Asmodee shows how the two can go together. With digital versions of popular titles, augmented reality approaches and innovative hybrid games, the publisher combines classic gaming values with modern technologies.
Topics such as sustainability, diversity in game content and playful education are also becoming increasingly important. Asmodee is investing in new studios, local language versions and inclusive game concepts that do not exclude anyone.
Three decades of passion – and not a bit quiet
Asmodee is more than just a publisher – it is an ecosystem for game ideas, a home for creatives and a platform for millions of players worldwide. After 30 years, one thing is clear: this success story is not a retrospective, but the beginning of the next chapter.
And we are all invited to play along.
