Ystari Games
Ystari Games is a French publisher active from 2005 to 2015, known for strategic Euro-style titles emphasizing area majority and worker placement.
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Biography
Founded in 2004, Ystari released around 16 games listed in our database until 2015. The company published notable titles such as Caylus (2005), Yspahan (2006) and Caylus Magna Carta (2007). In 2015 Ystari was acquired by Asmodee and has not issued new major releases since then.
Career
Ystari produced roughly two original in-house games per year and also published French-language editions of larger titles by other publishers (e.g., Agricola, Le Havre, Race for the Galaxy). Their catalog spans Economic and City-Building themes to Science-Fiction. Mechanically the publisher is associated with Area Majority/Influence, Worker Placement and dice-driven systems. After Asmodee's acquisition in 2015 their release activity largely ceased.
Most Famous Games
Key titles include Caylus (2005), Yspahan (2006) and Caylus Magna Carta (2007). Other notable releases in our list are Olympos (2011), Metropolys (2008) and Mykerinos (2006). Later high-profile entries include Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy (2011), Myrmes (2012) and Nations (2013).
Design Style
Ystari favored deep, tactical Eurogame designs focusing on influence and economic optimization, often mixing area-control with worker-placement elements across historical and sci-fi settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ystari Games from?
Ystari Games is a French publisher. The source data does not specify a precise founding location.
What is their most famous game?
Caylus (2005) is often cited as one of Ystari's best-known titles.
What mechanic is their signature?
Common mechanics include Area Majority/Influence, Worker Placement and Dice Rolling.
How long have they been active?
Ystari was active in our data from 2005 until 2015.
Verdict
Good picks for players who enjoy strategic, mechanically rich Eurogames centered on influence and economic planning.
