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Dujardin is a French game publisher active from 1930 to 2022, known for card games and racing titles like the 1000 Bornes series.
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Biography
Formerly Editions Edmond Dujardin, Dujardin was a French publisher with 24 games in our database. The company operated from 1930 until 2022. It was owned by Regain-Galore from 1981 and acquired by TF1 Games in 2007; since 2021 Dujardin is part of the Jumbodiset Group.
Career
Dujardin's catalogue is dominated by card games and abstract strategy titles; Hand Management, Team-Based Game and Race mechanics appear most often in our data. The publisher released new editions and variants of classic brands such as the 1000 Bornes line, and also produced children’s and family games. With 24 listed titles, the range spans from racing and card games to party and word games.
Most Famous Games
Top titles include Hitster (2022, 6 awards in the dataset), Boom Boom Balloon (2012, 3 awards) and Twixt (1962, 1 award). Several 1000 Bornes variants are also present, such as 1000 Bornes Express (2009) and 1000 Bornes de la France (1999). These highlight Dujardin's focus on accessible family and party card games.
Design Style
Dujardin focuses on accessible card-based designs and straightforward mechanics (Hand Management, team play, racing). Their list contains both abstract strategy and children/family-oriented games, often released as iterations of established brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dujardin from?
Dujardin is a French publisher. The source data does not provide further location details.
What is their most famous game?
Hitster (2022) is listed as the top game with 6 awards in the dataset.
What mechanic is their signature?
Hand Management, along with Team-Based Game and Race mechanics, appears most frequently for Dujardin.
How long have they been active?
According to the data, Dujardin was active from 1930 to 2022.
Verdict
Good choice for players seeking accessible card games, family-friendly racers and party titles.
