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Stronghold Games

Stronghold Games — North American hobby game publisher, listed as active 1974–2022, focused on high-quality hobby titles and reprints.

  • 17 Games

Biography

Stronghold Games was founded in late 2009 by Stephen M. Buonocore and operates as a North American hobby game publisher. According to unsere Datenbank, the company began by reprinting classic games in demand and later published new designs while expanding via co-publishing partnerships. In 2018 Stronghold merged with Indie Boards & Cards into Indie Game Studios; both brands continue.

Career

The publisher has 17 titles in our database and pursued global distribution with co-publishing partners in Europe and Asia. Its stated aim is to deliver 'Best of Breed' games—high quality in mechanics and theme. The catalogue mixes reprints like Survive: Escape from Atlantis! (1982) with contemporary hobby releases and collaborations with known designers.

Most Famous Games

Top-listed titles include Kanban: Driver's Edition (2014), Panamax (2014) and Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition (2021). Other notable entries are The Golden Ages (2014), Revolver (2011) and Core Worlds (2011). Several of these games have received awards such as Meeples Choice and Golden Geek mentions.

Design Style

Stronghold's lineup often features Dice Rolling, card-driven games and science-fiction themes. Recurring mechanics in the portfolio include Dice Rolling, Area Majority/Influence and Hand Management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stronghold Games from?

Stronghold Games is a North American publisher; the source data does not give a more specific place of origin.

What is their most famous game?

Kanban: Driver's Edition (2014) is listed as a top title in our data.

What mechanic is their signature?

Frequent mechanics in their portfolio are Dice Rolling, Area Majority/Influence and Hand Management.

How long have they been active?

The data lists activity from 1974 to 2022; the company was founded in 2009 according to unsere Datenbank.

Verdict

Good fit for players who want quality reprints and diverse hobby titles spanning dice, card play and influence mechanics.

Games in Our Database (17)