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Piatnik — Austrian publisher active since 1963, focused on card games, family and children's titles.
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Biography
Piatnik (Ferdinand Piatnik & Sons) is a long‑standing Viennese maker of playing cards and games. Our database lists 47 games under the Piatnik publisher profile, with activity from 1963 to 2025. The unsere Datenbank entry emphasizes the company's history and its production of cards and puzzles.
Career
As a publisher and producer Piatnik offers card games, family games, children's and party games, plus puzzles. The catalogue shows a clear emphasis on Card Games and children's titles; common mechanics include Set Collection, Hand Management and Memory. Over decades the publisher has released multiple popular family and party titles and appears in several award lists.
Most Famous Games
Top titles in our database include Mirror Mansion (2009), Thebes (2007) and That's Life! (2005). Other notable releases are Time's Up! (1999) and Imaginiff (1998). These games underline Piatnik's presence in family and party gaming.
Design Style
Piatnik's output favors accessible card‑based designs and child‑friendly mechanics, often using set collection and hand management elements. The publisher targets family play and party experiences, with a steady share of memory and animal‑themed games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Piatnik from?
Piatnik is a Viennese (Austrian) publisher; exact additional origin details are not provided in the source data.
What is their most famous game?
Mirror Mansion (2009) is listed first among the top games in our data.
What mechanic is their signature?
Frequent mechanics are Set Collection, Hand Management and Memory.
How long have they been active?
Piatnik is recorded as active from 1963 to 2025 in our data.
Verdict
Good choice for players seeking accessible card games, children's and family titles from an established publisher.
