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Hobby World

Hobby World — publisher and distributor focused on modern board games, active from 1994 to 2025.

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Biography

Hobby World emerged as a brand in 2001 after the merger of Smart Ltd. and Fantasy World; the company published games already from 1994 and has a catalog of 148 titles in the database. It operates as both publisher and distributor and handled localizations of major games such as CATAN and Carcassonne.

Career

The company started publishing in 1994 and established the Hobby World brand in 2001 (brand consolidation by 2010). Hobby World publishes, localizes and distributes modern tabletop titles and partners with international licensors. Its portfolio shows a strong presence of card games and fantasy-themed releases and frequent use of mechanics like hand management, dice rolling, open drafting and cooperative play.

Most Famous Games

Top entries in the database include Dune: War for Arrakis (2024), Daybreak (2023), Thunder Road: Vendetta (2023), Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West (2023) and Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood (2022). The selection reflects both licensed hits and original publications.

Design Style

Hobby World mixes licensed, mass-market titles with niche thematic games; mechanically it emphasizes hand management, dice and drafting, covering cooperative and competitive experiences across card and fantasy genres.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hobby World from?

The source data does not state a specific country; the publisher is described as the largest in Eastern Europe.

What is their most famous game?

The database lists Dune: War for Arrakis (2024) as a top title.

What mechanic is their signature?

Common mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling and Open Drafting.

How long have they been active?

According to the data, active since 1994.

Verdict

Good choice for players seeking localized versions of big-name titles and a wide range of card- and fantasy-oriented games.

Games in Our Database (161)