Cortex product range joins Asmodee Group

The Cortex product range joins Asmodee group and enriches the Zygomatic Studio’s portfolio.

Cortex is one of the leading party game titles in France and abroad. Asmodee already distributes it in several European countries.

“Having built a strong European position in trivia and party games, we are enthusiast to join the Asmodee family, who shares our dedication to develop and distribute high quality board games” said Olivier Mercier, Captain Macaque CEO.

Cortex enriches Zygomatic’s portfolio, one of the leading board games studio at Asmodee group.

Asmodee is present in 18 countries: USA, Canada, France, UK, Germany, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Chile, Belgium, Brazil, Taiwan and China. The company also relies on 14 publishing studios spread around the world and distributes products in over 50 countries.

“We are delighted to welcome Cortex into the Zygomatic family. Thanks to our global distribution network we will offer Cortex products to new players around the world” said Stéphane Carville, CEO of Asmodee Group.

About Asmodee

Asmodee Group is a leading international games publisher and distributor with operations located in Europe, North America, Asia and South America. Asmodee’s best known titles, either published or distributed on behalf of key publishing partners, include Catan, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, Dobble/Spot it! Star Wars: X-Wing, 7 Wonders, Dixit, Takenoko, Abyss, Timeline, Jungle Speed, The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow. In some European countries, Asmodee also distributes trading card games such as Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! Asmodee has headquarters in Guyancourt, France.

About Captain Macaque

Captain Macaque, founded and led by Olivier Mercier, is one of the leading board game developer in Europe. Key brands are the party game Cortex, whose creation was possible thanks to a teamwork including Nicolas Bourgoin, Johan Benvenuto and the designer Sébastien Lopez, Let’Stick, Monstre Toi and Moo Stick, games characterized by a passion for easy-to-learn mechanics and great editorial content.

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