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Desyllas Games is a Greek publisher active from 1954 to 2022, focused on party and card games with an emphasis on team and deduction titles.
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Biography
Founded in 1954, Desyllas Games manufactured and published board games and puzzles in Athens and also acted as importer/distributor for toy brands in Greece and Cyprus. Our database lists 15 titles from the company. The catalogue spans party, card and deduction games.
Career
The publisher released several modern party hits and award-winning titles. Notable releases include ICECOOL (2016) and Spyfall (2014). Their portfolio emphasizes Party Game, Card Game and Deduction categories, with common mechanics such as Team-Based Game, Dice Rolling and Hand Management. According to the publisher, production took place in their own facilities in Athens.
Most Famous Games
Top titles include ICECOOL (2016), Spyfall (2014) and Telestrations (2009), each with multiple awards. Other releases in the top list are The Chameleon (2017), Fun Facts (2022) and Last Message (2021). The selection highlights a clear party/family-game focus.
Design Style
Desyllas Games favors fast, social party experiences and team-based play; deduction and humor are recurring elements. Mechanically, Team-Based Game, Dice Rolling and Hand Management appear frequently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Desyllas Games from?
Desyllas Games is based in Athens, Greece and produced games there.
What is their most famous game?
ICECOOL (2016) is listed first among their top games and is one of their best-known titles.
What mechanic is their signature?
Team-Based Game is the most frequent mechanic; Dice Rolling and Hand Management are also common.
How long have they been active?
The publisher is recorded as active from 1954 to 2022.
Verdict
Good fit for players seeking light, social party and family games published in Greece.
