Jan Daněk
Corax Games — German publisher active since 2015, focused on localizations and occasional in-house releases.
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Biography
Corax Games is a German publishing brand of Happyshops. The company appears in our database with 18 titles and has been active from 2015 (listed through 2023). Its activity centers on producing German editions of foreign games while also releasing one or two original titles per year.
Career
Since 2015 Corax Games has localized international board games for the German market and gradually added a small number of original releases. The catalogue mixes thematic and narrative titles, deduction-driven games and card/adventure experiences. Mechanically their releases often feature Dice Rolling, Action Points, Set Collection and Hand Management.
Most Famous Games
Notable releases associated with Corax Games include Mind MGMT: The Psychic Espionage “Game.” (2021), Chronicles of Crime (2018) and Stationfall (2023). Other significant entries are Western Legends (2018) and Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015). Several of these titles received listings in awards such as Golden Geek and Board Game Quest.
Design Style
Corax prefers thematic, narrative and deduction-heavy games, often presented as card or adventure experiences. Mechanically the publisher leans toward dice, action-point systems, set collection and hand management, balancing localizations with a few in-house projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Corax Games from?
Corax Games is a German brand of Happyshops; the source data does not provide more specific origin details.
What is their most famous game?
One of the most prominent titles in their top list is Mind MGMT: The Psychic Espionage “Game.” (2021).
What mechanic is their signature?
Common mechanics among their releases include Dice Rolling, Action Points, Set Collection and Hand Management.
How long have they been active?
Corax Games is recorded as active from 2015 (through 2023) in our data.
Verdict
Good to watch for German editions of thematic and deduction games as well as occasional original titles.
