Publisher

Devir

Devir — publisher and distributor active since 1973, focused on modern board and card games, RPGs and comics.

1 Games

Biography

Founded in 1973, Devir has grown into a multinational entertainment publisher and distributor. Over the past 25 years it has developed and edited more than 500 games; our database lists 283 Devir titles. The company publishes in multiple languages and maintains an international distribution network.

Career

Devir combines publishing and distribution across card games, fantasy/adventure and cooperative titles. The publisher's catalogue shows strong use of Hand Management (106), Dice Rolling (89) and Open Drafting (60). Devir publishes international hits under license and also produces original games, supporting authors and licensors in over 30 countries.

Most Famous Games

Prominent titles in our database include The White Castle (2023), Revive (2022) and Marrakesh (2022). Recent releases listed are Cities (2024), The Gang (2024) and Bomb Busters (2024). Devir's catalogue also features numerous award-winning games; Spiel des Jahres appears among its top awards.

Design Style

Devir's output leans toward card-driven and family/thematic games with accessible mechanics. Frequent mechanics include Hand Management, Dice Rolling and Open Drafting. The publisher balances licensed international hits with in-house developments.