Publisher

17wanzy (Yihu BG)

17wanzy (Yihu BG) is a Chinese board game publisher and media brand, active 2013–2020, focused on localization and publishing of international titles for the Chinese market.

12 Games

Biography

According to the source, 17wanzy started in 2016 as a Chinese board game media company producing rule and gameplay videos. In 2017 they expanded into publishing to bring international games to China. The database lists 12 localized titles and emphasizes high-quality translation and localization work.

Career

17wanzy began as a media outlet and moved into publishing in 2017 with a clear focus on localization quality for Chinese players. The provided activity span is 2013–2020. Their catalog leans toward card and deduction games; common mechanics include Hand Management, Open Drafting and Deduction. Most releases appear to be licensed localizations of international games.

Most Famous Games

Top listed titles in the data include The Search for Planet X (2020), Res Arcana (2019) and Undaunted: Normandy (2019). Other notable entries are Cryptid (2018), The Lost Expedition (2017) and Endeavor: Age of Sail (2018).

Design Style

The publisher's profile is defined by localization and careful production, favoring card-driven and deduction-driven designs. Their selection shows recurring use of hand management, open drafting and some modular/solo-capable games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is 17wanzy (Yihu BG) from?

The source describes 17wanzy as a Chinese board game media brand focused on the Chinese market; an explicit country field is not provided in the data.

What is their most famous game?

The Search for Planet X (2020) is the top-listed game in the provided data.

What mechanic is their signature?

Frequent mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting and Deduction.

How long have they been active?

The dataset lists activity from 2013 to 2020; media work began in 2016 and publishing in 2017 according to the bio.