Publisher

Magellan

Magellan — Russian board game publisher (active 2005–2023), focused on card, party and children’s games and localizations.

17 Games

Biography

Magellan is a Russian publisher founded in 2005 that produces its own titles and publishes Russian editions of international games. The company states a portfolio of over 100 games; our database lists 17. Since 2019 Magellan has been part of the Hobby World group. It collaborates with Russian designers and international publishers in Europe and the USA.

Career

Starting in 2005, Magellan built a catalogue emphasizing eye-catching artwork, quality components and accessible gameplay. The publisher releases both original Russian titles and licensed localizations of foreign games. Common categories in their output are card games, party and children’s games, with recurring mechanics like hand management, set collection, betting/bluffing and area movement. Magellan remained active in publishing through 2023.

Most Famous Games

Notable entries in our database include Wits & Wagers (2005), The Manhattan Project (2012), Merlin Zinzin (2012), Master Fox (2015) and Abandon All Artichokes (2020). Several releases earned recognition in awards such as Golden Geek and As d'Or children’s prizes. Highlighted titles: Wits & Wagers (2005), The Manhattan Project (2012), Abandon All Artichokes (2020).

Design Style

Magellan focuses on visually striking, component-driven productions aimed at family and party audiences. Their catalogue leans toward card-based and light-to-medium-weight games, often employing hand management, set collection and bluffing mechanics.