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Alan R. Moon

alea is an imprint of Ravensburger, publishing mainly economic and card-based games since 1990.

  • 41 Games

Biography

alea is an imprint of Ravensburger and has published games in several box series (Small/Medium/Big Box) since 1990. Our database lists 31 titles. The label focuses on family and strategic euro-style games with an emphasis on card and dice mechanics.

Career

As a publishing imprint, alea releases titles across different formats and box sizes; the listed activity spans 1990 to 2025. Their games commonly feature mechanics such as Set Collection, Hand Management and Dice Rolling and fall into categories like Economic, Card Game and City Building. alea releases frequently appear in award contexts such as the Meeples Choice and International Gamers Awards.

Most Famous Games

Top titles include The Castles of Burgundy (2011), San Juan (2004) and Broom Service (2015). Other notable alea releases in our list are Las Vegas (2012), Glen More (2010) and Notre Dame (2007). Several of these have collected nominations and awards at major board game prizes.

Design Style

alea's catalogue leans toward eurogame designs emphasizing economic decision-making, card and dice mechanics, and end-game bonuses. The range covers family-friendly to heavier strategy games with mechanic-driven concepts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is alea from?

The source data does not state a clear origin; alea is an imprint of Ravensburger.

What is their most famous game?

The Castles of Burgundy (2011) is one of the most notable titles in our top games.

What mechanic is their signature?

Common mechanics include Set Collection and Hand Management; Dice Rolling is also frequent.

How long have they been active?

Active since 1990 (data through 2025).

Verdict

Good for players seeking euro-style strategy and card/dice-driven games.

Games in Our Database (41)