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Habourdin International

Habourdin International — publisher active 1977–1994, known for party and word games.

  • 10 Games

Biography

Habourdin International is a game publisher recorded with ten titles between 1977 and 1994 in our database. Notable releases include Jarnac (1977) and Le magistral (1984). There are no dedicated Wikipedia pages listed in the provided data.

Career

Between 1977 and 1994 the publisher released a mix of family, party and abstract strategy games. Top mechanics in its catalogue include Dice Rolling, Roll/Spin and Move, Set Collection and Tile Placement. The range spans children's and trivia/word games as well as lighter family titles, indicating a focus on accessible, entertainment-oriented designs rather than heavy strategic euros.

Most Famous Games

Key titles are A to Z (1992, 4 awards in the data), Pipeline (1993, 2 awards) and Breakout (1994). Other releases include Nightmare (1991), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tower of Doom (1990) and Jarnac (1977).

Design Style

The publisher tended toward accessible mechanics—dice-based movement and set collection—often in party, word or trivia formats. The catalogue emphasizes playability and family appeal over deep strategic complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Habourdin International from?

The source data does not specify a country of origin.

What is their most famous game?

According to the data, A to Z (1992) is the most prominent title (4 awards).

What mechanic is their signature?

Frequent mechanics include Dice Rolling, Roll/Spin and Move, and Set Collection.

How long have they been active?

The publisher is listed as active from 1977 to 1994 in the data.

Verdict

Recommended if you enjoy light party, word or family games from the 1980s–90s.

Games in Our Database (10)