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MAKE YOUR MARK ON HISTORY (AND FAMILY BOARD GAME NIGHT), WITH 7 WONDERS: ARCHITECTS!

September 16, 2021
Are you ready to make history and become a leader of the Ancient World?

NEW GAMES, JUST IN TIME FOR FALL

Author: Bruno Tremblay - September 2, 2021
Check out our overview of the most anticipated new releases for September 2021.

IN THE MOOD FOR A PICNIC? BRING ALONG THESE MOUTHWATERING GAMES!

Author: Bruno Tremblay - August 31, 2021
In this article, we will present a series of board games that have food as the main focus. Make sure to have plenty of snacks on hand because your stomach will soon be growling!

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION! SO, CRACK THOSE GAMES (AND BOOKS) OPEN, CAUSE WE’RE READY TO LEARN!

Author: Bruno Tremblay - August 25, 2021
The first day of school is just a couple of days away, much to the joy (or chagrin) of kids everywhere! What do you say we focus on the fun?

INTERVIEW WITH CARCASSONNE DESIGNER, KLAUS-JÜRGEN WREDE

Inspired by and adapted from this Original Z-MAN games article - August 20, 2021
Publisher Hans im Glück chatted with the game’s designer Klaus-Jürgen Wrede about fans, board games, the city that inspired the game, and more.

CARCASSONNE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION NOW AVAILABLE!

Inspired by and adapted from this Original Z-MAN games article - August 20, 2021
Revisit the classic tile-placement game from a whole new perspective.

HOW TO OPTIMALLY ORGANIZE YOUR GAME ROOM

August 18, 2021
It doesn’t matter how large or small your game room is. Keeping it clean and well organized will ensure that playtime is always a fun time.

HOW MANY MORE SLEEPS TILL SCHOOL STARTS? 📚😅

Author: Emily Bradshaw - August 18, 2021
Here's a selection of games that stimulate and support the growth of executive functions and cognitive skills that help us manage emotions.

AUGUST’S NEW (AND RENEWED) RELEASES!

Author: Bruno Tremblay - August 5, 2021
With the end of the kids’ summer break rapidly approaching, August can be a time for parents to fit in a well-deserved, last-minute vacation from work before the chaos of back-to-school starts. In the meantime, whether or not you have kids, we think you’ll love our hot new (and renewed) titles for August!

You are never too young to start playing board games

Author: Kalinda Patton - July 27, 2021
There really is no age to start getting into board games. Proof is that many games are developed specifically for young children.

Let Intuition Be Your Guide, With These Games of Deduction and Mystery!

Author: Bruno Tremblay - July 17, 2021
Who hasn’t pretended to be a detective as a kid, or admired a fictional inspector, with their keen powers of observation and quick intellect, solving mysteries with the snap of the fingers
STANDBY FOR BATTLE WITH ZANZOON AND POKÉMON!
Author: Emily Bradshaw - July 5, 2021
With millions of fans across the globe, Pokémon is arguably one of the most successful franchises of our time.
NO TRAVEL? NO PROBLEM! THESE GAMES WILL TRANSFORM YOUR SUMMER STAYCATION INTO SUMMER PLAYCATION!
July 2, 2021
Check out this selection of games that’s sure to transport you far from home, in your own backyard.
JULY’S MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASES
Author: Bruno Tremblay - July 2, 2021
Read on for our selection of brand new, not-to-be-missed games coming to you this month!
SUMMER FUN FOR THE KIDS
(AND MOM & DAD)!
June 25, 2021
School’s out! And it’s time to play! Woot! Woot! Kids home all summer! Woot… woot?
TICKET TO RIDE EUROPE CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY IN STYLE!
June 25, 2021
Have you heard? This summer, Ticket to Ride Europe celebrates its 15th anniversary, and game lovers everywhere are in for a treat!
ZANZOON CONJURES HARRY POTTER: WIZARDING QUIZ!
June 21, 2021
This simple game is designed to challenge your knowledge of the cherished world of wizards and witches, during three rounds of questions! Who will win the House Cup?
 A SUMMER WELL SPENT
June 15, 2021
Summertime’s here! You know what that means? Playing in the sun! And what’s that old saying? “Time spent playing is never wasted!”
The Hottest New Games
​For June!
June 4, 2021
June is a time for summer, sun, heat, outdoor activities … and lots of sunscreen! And this year June may also signal the return of (small) gatherings! So, why not put it all together (except maybe the sunburn) and discover a new board game, with friends or family, outside on a sunny summer day?

Have a Hopping Good Time This Easter With These Party Games! ​

March 26, 2021
Whether you’ll be spending your holiday at home, 
with immediate family, or with a larger group of loved ones, we’ve got a few game suggestions 
​to help you get your party on this Easter.

Light Strategy Games to Keep Your Brain Hopping Without Cracking Too Many Eggs!

March 25, 2021
Looking to enjoy some quality downtime with 
friends and family this Easter? We’ve got a basket full of light strategy games, challenging enough to keep you engaged and entertained. 

Affordable Family Board Games for Easter  A Feast of Easter Treats! ​

 March 24, 2021  

Easter is just around the corner and that means candy eggs, bunnies, and GAMES! But most of all, Easter offers us the chance to celebrate and spend quality time with loved ones.  

CARCASSONNE: HUNTERS AND GATHERERS, A PREHISTORIC TWIST ON A CLASSIC FAVORITE
Inspired by and adapted from Original Z-Man Article, Exploring The Prehistoric Wilderness - March 8,  2021

Will you be the one to claim the most points and help your tribe survive in this prehistoric world?

BETTER2GETHER! BUNDLE UP THIS WINTER WITH THESE GAMES FOR TWO!
Author: Emily Bradshaw - February 17,  2021

While Valentine’s Day has come and gone, winter will be here for a few more weeks. So why not bundle up with a loved one and try out a game for two?

COZYING UP THIS WINTER IS BETTER2GETHER!
MULTIPLAYER GAMES THAT ARE GREAT FOR TWO
Author: Emily Bradshaw - February 9,  2021

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve got some great multiplayer game suggestions that are perfect for two.

NEW GAMES TO START 2021!
Author: Kalinda Patton
January 22, 2021

2021 will bring you many new and exciting games, many of them coming out in the first half of the year. We can’t wait to tell you more! 

GET YOUR GAME ON THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! 
Author: Emily Bradshaw
December 23, 2020

In whatever way you will be spending the 2020 holiday season, from our family to yours we wish you health, happiness, peace, love and lots and lots of game time! 

ASMODEE CANADA GAMES AMONG THE WINNERS OF LUDO QUÉBEC’S ANNUAL LES PALMES DES JEUX! 
Author: Emily Bradshaw - December 18,  2020

Three Asmodee Canada games are recipients of the 2020 LES PALMES DES JEUX awards. Organized by Ludo Québec, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to promote modern board games in the province.  

INTRODUCING CONNECT & PLAY!
December 11, 2020

We created free Connect & Play experiences for some of our most popular family games. Using videoconferencing, it is now possible to enjoy shared moments with loved ones, wherever they are!

THESE GIFT IDEAS WILL BLOW YOUR HOLIDAY STOCKINGS OFF!
Author: Emily Bradshaw - December 4,  2020

The holidays are right around the corner and WE ARE READY! Games have become more popular than ever and they make THE BEST gifts! Of course, we might be a little biased.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! THIS YEAR’S HIDDEN GEMS! 
Author: Ludwig Rene - November 20,  2020

If you’re in the market for great gift ideas; if you’re running out of ways to distract the little ones in your life; or if you’re just tired of the habitual late night streaming marathons and you’d like to switch things up a bit, you’ve come to the right place! ​

NO TRICKS! THESE GAMES ARE ALL TREATS.
​Author: Ludwig Rene - October 26, 2020

Halloween is right around the corner, but things are a little different this year and Canadians may be looking for alternatives to Trick or Treating and Halloween parties, while still enjoying all the fun (and candy!) the holiday brings.

NEED AN ESCAPE? THESE FANTASY-THEMED GAMES ARE FOR YOU!
Author: Ludwig Rene - October 22,  2020

When we turn on the TV, or listen to the radio, we’re reminded of the current state of the world, which can be disheartening to say the least. While staying positive is crucial, occasionally we need to take a break and disconnect from life’s sometimes harsh realities

SIX BOARD GAMES THAT CHANGED THE HOBBY
​Author: Sean Jacquemain - September 17, 2020

Remember the days when just a couple of games had a “monopoly” on the hobby? The board game industry has changed drastically since then thanks to a few key titles. Find out what they are here

WHAT’S A “MEEPLE”?
​Author: David Fonda - August 12, 2020

Get your game lingo on with this concise glossary of common gaming terms!

BRAINY GAMES: GAMES THAT KEEP THE MIND SHARP!
Author: Emily Bradshaw - July 17, 2020

Did you know that games can be good for your brain? Our top five games for keeping your mind sharp while you have fun!

GAMES FROM LA
BELLE PROVINCE!
Authors: Kalinda Patton and Emily Bradshaw - June 22, 2020

If there’s anything we know about Quebecers, it’s that we are a proud people, with a rich heritage. AND we LOVE to have fun! But did you know that Quebec also boasts one of Canada’s dynamic board gaming cultures? That’s right, not only is la belle province home to some remarkable boardgame publishers, there’s also a vast choice of games out there with a Quebecois twist!

HELP! MY PARTNER IS
​A “GAMER”!
Author: Kalinda Patton - June 17, 2020

Do you want to be able to share in their passion, but aren’t keen on games with endless rules and terms that you don’t understand? We have some good news! There are games out there that aren’t too complicated, and that your significant other will really enjoy! Here are a few of them. ​

Space Cowboys Announces STAR WARS UNLOCK! THE ESCAPE GAME
Author: Arielle Grenier-Brazeau - June 15, 2020

Attention fans of Escape Games! Get ready to flee to a galaxy far, far away! Become rebels, smugglers, or imperial agents and explore your surroundings, combine items, use ships and weapons, and interact with droids and machines, with these three 60-minute adventures.

THE ESCAPE ROOM YOU CAN BRING HOME
Authors: Matt Legault and Emily Bradshaw - June 12, 2020

Enjoy the escape room experience from the comfort of your own home, with Unlock!

HAVING FUN WITH THE KIDS AT HOME - A MOM’S PERSPECTIVE
PART 3 OF 3: TEENAGERS
Author: Kalinda Patton - June 8, 2020

Are your teens starting to get restless? Have they picked up all the trophies they could in Fortnite? Have they tried all the Tik Tok challenges? Or are you simply looking to find a way to entertain them that doesn’t require a screen, or to spend time as a family? Whatever your motivations, they are all great reasons to discover
​a new game with your teens!

GAME ON WITH THESE SMART PICKS FOR KIDS!
Author: David Fonda - May 28, 2020

Do you want your kids to learn?
​Do your kids like to have fun? Why not do both?
Game On with these smart picks for kids, from education expert Anick Pelletier.

ATTENTION ALL FANTASY FANS! GET READY FOR SMALL WORLD® OF WARCRAFT®!
Author: Emily Bradshaw - May 13, 2020

Exciting news! We are thrilled to share with you the first collaboration between Blizzard Entertainment and Days of Wonder: Small World of Warcraft! Your chance to conquer the lands of Small World with your favourite World of Warcraft races
​is coming!

HAVING FUN WITH THE KIDS AT HOME - A MOM’S PERSPECTIVE
PART 2 OF 3: SCHOOL AGE
Author:
Kalinda Patton, Asmodee staff member and toddler mom
May 12, 2020

Whether or not your province is planning on reopening its schools and no matter what you decide is best for your own family, the following games will allow your kids to have lots of fun, and maybe even learn something along the way!

HOME SCHOOLING? KEEP CALM & GAME ON!
Author: David Fonda - May 5, 2020

Board games are much, much more than a timeless source of family fun, entertainment and play. They can also be powerful tools that parents, and children can use, together or on their own, to broaden their knowledge, further their understanding and advance their education. Which is why board games may be just the tonic for parents and children who are struggling with home schooling and social distancing.

HAVING FUN WITH THE KIDS AT HOME - A MOM’S PERSPECTIVE
PART 1 OF 3: PRESCHOOL
Author:
Kalinda Patton, Asmodee staff member and toddler mom
May 1st, 2020

Voluntary lockdown and social distancing is hard for everyone, but for all the parents out there, it can be especially tough. In this article, you will find suggestions for games to play with your preschool kids. Stay safe, Keep Calm, and Game On!

MORE PRINTABLE GAMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
​Author: Arielle Grenier-Brazeau - April 30, 2020

In addition to the Print & Play program, some of our independent board game partners have also created a selection of free printable games. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourites just for you, so you can get printing and gaming with family and friends and create memorable experiences from the safety of home.

HELPING YOUR KIDS ADAPT TO LIFE DURING COVID-19 AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
​Author: Dave Fonda - April 20, 2020

It’s amazing how a microscopic protein molecule we’d never even heard of just months ago has turned our whole world upside down. Today, no one knows how long this situation will last, or what exactly the world will look like once it’s over. What we do know is that, for all its disruptive power, COVID-19 is bringing our immediate families closer together than ever. Which, we also know, is sometimes as difficult and taxing as it is fun and cozy and loving.

GAMES INSPIRED BY
​PANIER BLEU
​Author: Kalinda Patton - April 15, 2020

Launched on April 5, 2020, in partnership with the Quebec government, the Panier Bleu program was created as a way to help boost Quebec’s economy and support businesses who may be suffering under the financial burden caused by COVID-19. To show our kinship with this province we call home, Asmodee Canada has decided to showcase a selection of games associated with la belle province.

INTRODUCING PRINT & PLAY BY ASMODEE!
​Author: Stéphane Carville - April 2, 2020

We’re happy to introduce our new Print & Play program, a free selection of board games that anyone can print out and play with members of their family, whether quarantined together or via virtual get-togethers, right in the comfort and safety of home!

GAMES THAT SPARK THE IMAGINATION!
​Author: Maximilien Da Cunha - April 2, 2020

Forget about calculations, rules and tension—set your imagination free with picture-based communication games! A single picture card can mean different things to different people. Are you ready to escape into a world of fantasy?

WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER, SO LET'S KEEP CALM AND GAME ON!
​Author: Emily Bradshaw - March 2020

Introducing Keep Calm and Game On! A new series of articles providing families with information, resources and tips on how to stay connected, sane and mentally engaged during this period of social distancing and isolation.

​ASMODEE RESEARCH: PROVING THAT LEARNING CAN BE FUN, ONE PROJECT AT A TIME
​Author: Mikaël (Micha) Le Bourhis - February 2020

Sharing time with family and friends around the gaming table offers enjoyable experiences that bring people together and create lifelong memories. Recognizing that games—especially tabletop games--also provide excellent opportunities for both emotional and cognitive learning, in 2018 Asmodee Group launched Asmodee Research, an initiative designed to promote the recognition of board games as a source of societal value.

HOW WILL YOU SPEND YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY?
​Author: Emily Bradshaw - February 2020

Valentine’s Day is almost here! And the best way to spend the day is by doing something you love, with someone (or someones!) you love.
There are tons of ways to make this the best Valentine’s Day ever, whether with family, friends, that special person, or even all alone. No matter how you choose to spend your Valentine’s Day, we’ve got some great game ideas to add some fun to the mix!

OUR FAVOURITE GAMES TO RELAX AT THE COTTAGE
​Author: Emily Bradshaw - January 2020

What’s even more fun than a full day of skiing, sledding, skating or a good old snowball fight? Warming up in the evening by a roaring fire!
​
​To add to the fun of fireside nights with family and friends, why not throw in some laughs over a great game! 

HOLIDAY GAME TIME
​Author: Emily Bradshaw - December 2019

What better way to enjoy this time of year and to bond with loved ones than to cozy up with a cup of cocoa, a warm blanket and a little friendly competition! Tabletop games have so much to offer and are a great way to bring people closer together. 

YOUR HOLIDAY
​GAMING GIFT GUIDE
​Author: Emily Bradshaw - December 2019

It’s that time of year again! The season of warm sweaters and cocoa, holiday lights and parties and of course our favourite – gift giving! Our experts have put their heads together and come up with a list of must-have games for this holiday season. Tested, approved and enjoyed by game aficionados and newbies alike, these selections are guaranteed to bring a smile to the game lover on your list!

5 ADVANTAGES OF FAMILY GAME TIME
​Author: Emily Bradshaw - November 2019

Get off your screens and let’s play ! Gathering the family to play board games together has a score of benefits. Here are five that will motivate you to make Game Night a regular event.

TIPS FOR THE PERFECT GAME NIGHT WITH FRIENDS!
​Author: Emily Bradshaw - November 2019

Our experts share their tips for spending a fun night with friends.

3 TRICKS FOR PLAYING WITHOUT READING THE RULES
​Author: Emily Bradshaw - October 2019

Despite the excitement of playing a new game, understanding the rules, the mechanics, and the flow of gameplay can be overwhelming.