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IELLO

IELLO — French board game publisher (active since 1988) focused on card games, fantasy and fighting themes.

  • 2 Games

Biography

Founded in Nancy in 2004, IELLO evolved from a retailer/distributor into an international publisher and distributor of board games. Our database lists 92 titles. The company moved into co-publishing and then started publishing its own games from 2009 onward.

Career

According to the data IELLO is active from 1988 to 2025 and publishes a wide range from party and cooperative games to heavier strategy titles. The catalog shows a strong presence in card games (36 entries) and frequent use of mechanics such as Hand Management, Open Drafting and Dice Rolling. IELLO has combined localisation, distribution and original publishing in its work.

Most Famous Games

Top titles in our database include Cities (2024), Kutná Hora: The City of Silver (2023) and Lacrimosa (2022). Other notable releases are Bitoku (2021), Watergate (2019) and Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game (2018). These entries appear among IELLO's most visible publications.

Design Style

IELLO often favors card-based designs emphasizing hand management and drafting; dice-driven resolution and area-majority elements also appear. The publisher's catalog leans toward fantasy themes alongside fighting and economic motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is IELLO from?

The source text states IELLO was founded in Nancy; nationality fields in the data are not explicitly filled.

What is their most famous game?

Cities (2024) is listed first among the top games in our database.

What mechanic is their signature?

Hand Management and Open Drafting are prominent mechanics; Dice Rolling and Area Majority also occur frequently.

How long have they been active?

The data lists IELLO as active from 1988 to 2025.

Verdict

Good fit for players who enjoy polished card games, fantasy settings and localized international titles.

Games in Our Database (135)