Majora
Majora — Portuguese game publisher active 1954–1993, known for family and economic board games.
- 10 Games
Biography
Majora was founded in 1939 in Porto by Mário Oliveira and published board games, books and localized editions from the 1950s onward. Our database lists 10 games by the publisher. Majora produced family-oriented titles and local editions of internationally known games for the Portuguese market.
Career
Active between 1954 and 1993, Majora's catalogue spans economic games, racing and abstract strategy titles. Their releases frequently use Roll/Spin and Move and Dice Rolling mechanics, with occasional Auction/Bidding and grid or point-to-point movement. Many titles were aimed at mass retail and family audiences, reflecting a mix of original and localized editions.
Most Famous Games
Top titles in our data include Explore Europe (1954), Oil: The Great Adventure (1960), Formula 1 (1962), Masterpiece (1970) and Pay Day (1974). Later entries are Domain (1982), Roller Coaster Hippo (1988) and 13 Dead End Drive (1993), illustrating a range from racing to economic and family games.
Design Style
Majora favored classic, accessible mechanics—primarily movement driven by dice or spinners—paired with economic elements and occasional auctions. The output balances abstract strategy and thematic family games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Majora from?
Majora was founded in Porto, Portugal; the source data does not provide further origin details.
What is their most famous game?
One of the earliest listed titles is Explore Europe (1954); other notable releases include Oil: The Great Adventure (1960) and Pay Day (1974).
What mechanic is their signature?
Their publications predominantly feature Roll/Spin and Move and Dice Rolling, with Auction/Bidding and grid/point-to-point movement appearing as well.
How long have they been active?
Majora is recorded as active from 1954 to 1993; the company itself was founded in 1939.
Verdict
Collectors of classic family and economic games or those researching Portuguese publishers will find Majora's catalogue relevant.
