Publisher

Lacerta

Lacerta is a Polish board game publisher active from 2001 to 2019, focused on localizing popular international games for Poland.

16 Games

Biography

Founded in Wrocław (registered activity c.2006), Lacerta concentrated on bringing established tabletop titles to Polish audiences. In January 2016 the company took over the Planszoweczka.pl portal. In June 2022 Lacerta announced it would stop traditional publishing and shift to occasional local crowdfunding projects. Our database lists 16 titles from Lacerta.

Career

Between 2001 and 2019 Lacerta released a range of localized editions spanning card games, economic titles and fantasy-themed products. The publisher handled games with mechanics such as Hand Management, Set Collection and Dice Rolling, and published both family-oriented and more complex hobby games. Lacerta’s role was primarily as a local licence-holder and translator rather than an original game developer.

Most Famous Games

Notable releases by Lacerta include Flick 'em Up! (2015), One Night Ultimate Werewolf (2014) and Mage Knight Board Game (2011). Other titles published include Pandemic: The Cure (2014), Coal Baron (2013) and Glass Road (2013). Several of these games received awards such as multiple Meeples Choice Awards.

Design Style

Lacerta’s catalogue is defined by localized editions of card- and economy-focused games, emphasizing Hand Management and Set Collection mechanics. The publisher typically worked with established international designs rather than original IP.