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😱 Arkham Horror RPG - Starter Set - Hungering Abyss has been released at #GenCon and was an instant hit with players eager to try it out. Taking place in the treacherous world of Arkham Horror, #RPG veterans and newcomers will enjoy this exciting experience filled with difficult choices. RPG have seen a global surge in popularity in recent years, and EDGE Studio has developed the perfect starter set for anyone interested to dip their toe in this vast RPG world and discover the gloomy streets of Arkham. 🏚️ Arkham Horror RPG - Starter Set - Hungering Abyss will be available in other languages later this year. 💡 Interested in knowing more details about the world of Arkham Horror? Check out this latest article from Forbes: https://lnkd.in/ehqyeMyZ

Congratulations to our studios Space Cow and Lookout Games for their nominations at the Deutscher Spiele Preis 2024! 🙌 Unlock! Kids and Forest Shuffle -which was already mentioned on the long list for the Spiel des Jahres earlier this year- are now nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in the German board game industry. 🎲 This award is based on community voting, so players in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are encouraged to make their voices heard. The winners of this award will be announced at Essen SPIEL later this year. A huge congratulations to the creative minds behind these games: Cyril Demaegd, Wilfried and Marie Fort, the designers of Unlock! Kids, and Kosch, the designer of Forest Shuffle, with Toni Llobet and Judit Piella, the talented artists who brought the game to life. ➡️ More information here: https://lnkd.in/ekT3Hc8X

We're very glad to see that the latest game from our CATAN Studio, CATAN New Energies, found its way into Bill Gates living room! We wonder how well he did. 💡 In this new version of CATAN, you must decide between investing in clean energy resources or opt for cheaper fossil fuels. 🌏 ➡️ More details on the game here: https://lnkd.in/giXAvGzA

Board Game Arena Celebrates 10 Million Users! 🥳 We are thrilled to announce that Board Game Arena has reached a remarkable milestone of 10 million users! 🏆 This achievement solidifies its position as the #1 online board gaming platform in the industry. With over 900 games currently available, the extensive library continues to grow, thanks to the support of Asmodee studios and our valued partners. We're committed to constantly bringing the hottest new games to our platform. 🎲🔥 Every month, the community plays over 5 million hours of games making #BGA a global phenomenon accessible in 42 languages 🌎. BGA is also leading the way in innovation with hybrid events like the 2024 AZUL Worldwide Championship 💠, blending traditional and digital board gaming. Join our vibrant community here: https://lnkd.in/ew5Gue2w ➡️ Find out more information about this Board Game Arena key milestone: https://lnkd.in/er9DbdPS

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the LEGO Group and can't wait to #BuildBoardGamesTogether for years to come! 🎉   Together, we will be creating an exciting lineup of high-quality LEGO board games, designed for players of all ages. From families to LEGO brick enthusiasts, our goal is to reinvent the way people play around the globe and continue our mission of bringing the joy of play to everyone.   Dotted Games, featuring talented veterans from Asmodee, is a brand-new studio born from this collaboration. This team is eager to blend the magic of the LEGO System in Play with Asmodee’s game-making expertise and passion to bring you incredible new experiences.   Get ready for Monkey Palace, our first game launching in just a few weeks. And stay tuned—there’s much more to come! 🚀🎲 ➡️ More details here: https://lnkd.in/ekHywGS8

For a few months now, we’ve implemented a #VTO - Voluntary Time Off - program. Employees can take up to 2 days to give back to a charity of their choice as an individual, or with their team. Whether it’s to help a national or local cause, a sporting association, a pet refuge, or, like Jo Shapley here, helping to get rid of invasive species along a riverbank. The scheme is open to our employees worldwide, and we heartily encourage them to support the charity of their choice!

Gen Con LLC is already over, and it was a blast! 🔥 The event was sold out, and we could tell! Meeting so many of you at our booths over the past few days, both in the Event Hall and the Exhibition Hall, was fantastic. A packed room of 1,000 people attended Fantasy Flight Games’ In-Flight Report (https://lnkd.in/eE49_xJA), featuring an appearance by Gamegenic GmbH. The Arkham Room was bustling with people playing the new Hungering Abyss RPG from our studio #EDGE, checking out books from Aconyte Books, painting minis, and engaging in other horror-related activities 🥶. Corey Konieczka demoed The Mandalorian Adventures at the booth, which was released at the event. #Zygomatic presented the newly released Survive the Island, while River of Gold was showcased to plenty of explorers and Forest Shuffle’s Alpine expansion to nature lovers. Meanwhile, Marvel Crisis Protocol fans gathered at the #AMG corner. It’s hard to list all the amazing memories, but thank you all for coming to see us. 🤩 If you attended, what did you like most during Gen Con 24?

Did you all see what was announced by Fantasy Flight Games at Gen Con LLC yesterday?! 👀 STAR WARS™️: Unlimited - Twilight of the Republic is the set #3 revealed by Jim Cartwright on stage. As it is now tradition, Gamegenic GmbH will provide fantastic official accessories for the launch, on November the 8th! What are you the most anticipating about the set?

Gen Con LLC is right around the corner: are you ready to play? 🎲 We’re excited to meet all our fans at the four booths we have set up in the Exhibition Hall. Gamegenic GmbH will be present with a sleek booth, offering the best accessories in the industry. A tip for our Fantasy Flight Games and Star Wars™: Unlimited players: don’t forget to visit their booth to pick up some amazing components and enhance your game. CATAN Studio will also have a dedicated booth where you can enjoy the newly released CATAN New Energies and explore the entire CATAN universe.🐑 It’s the perfect place for seasoned gamers and newcomers alike to dive into the world of board games. We’re eager for you to try the new Alpine expansion for Forest Shuffle, the updated version of Survive the Island (now playable with up to 5 players straight out of the box, featuring new art and a new monster), and River of Gold from Office Dog, making its debut at Gen Con (also available on BGA! https://lnkd.in/eiYZq6un). The critically acclaimed Harmonies and the highly anticipated Tree Society will also be playable on the booth. Plus, visit our Arkham Room to experience everything Arkham, starting with the new Arkham Horror RPG: Hungering Abyss. Star Wars fans are in for a treat! The Mandalorian: Adventures, the co-op game from Corey Konieczka and Josh Beppler, is debuting at Gen Con. We’ll also be demoing Star Wars: Unlimited with the recently released expansion Shadows of the Galaxy, as well as Star Wars Bounty Hunters. If you’re feeling competitive, visit us at the Event Hall where tournaments of all kinds will take place. Check out the tournaments available here: https://lnkd.in/eFFAPs9N. From Star Wars: X-Wing to HEAT (using a special Indy map) or Marvel Crisis Protocol, we’ve got you covered! Most of the games mentioned will be available for sale in our shop while supplies last. 📦 👏 Thanks to all the people making this event happen - Thomas Koegler Julien Sharp Adrian Alonso Ruby Nikolopoulou Jake Coldren Merina Neal Caitlyn Carroll, MPH, CSM Andrea Batten Nicolas Passemard Robert Fulkerson and everybody else involved! Enjoy #GenCon, we can’t wait to see you there! 

New #GameInLab research on Hybrid Digital Game!   Dr. Melissa Rogerson recently presented insights from her research on "Hybrid Digital Boardgames." 🎮📚 This research is part of Asmodee's Game In Lab program which has successfully funded over 25 #boardgames research projects globally, demonstrating the substantial societal benefits of games.   ➡ Her findings reveal that “storytelling” is the most prevalent function in over 140 games evaluated by BoardGameGeek, including more than 30 titles from Unlock, the popular cooperative escape-room games developed by Space Cowboys, an Asmodee studio.   📽️ Watch the highlights and the full event video here: https://lnkd.in/eEUkKgmx    Dr. Rogerson's grants from Game In Lab have led to Australian government funding for three PhD fellows, which we find pretty amazing!🎓 ➡ To find out more about Games In Lab: https://lnkd.in/dYYhxc72