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Publishing house in Russia and Eastern Europe
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Hobby World
IndustryBoard games publishing
Founded2010
HeadquartersMoscow
SubsidiariesZvezda
WebsiteOfficial Website (Eng)

Hobby World is a major publishing house in Russia and Eastern Europe specializing in producing and distributing board games of the following categories: games for children, family games, party games, strategy games, military games, collectible card games. The head office is located in Moscow, the Kyiv regional office has been open since 2012.

Company history

The company was founded in 2010 through the merger of the two competing companies «Smart» and «Fantasy World».

Today the publishing house sells more than half a million board games annually and publishes more than 50 new games.

Products

The company publishes Russian editions of games such as Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Munchkin, Ticket to Ride, Game of Thrones, Arkham Horror, Warhammer.

In 2018 the company acquired the Mir Fantastiki science fiction and fantasy magazine.

Most board games components are produced in Russia, with manufacturers located in the Kaluga and Moscow regions. Some components are produced by European contractors.

Management

  • Mikhail Akulov – General Director.
  • Ivan Popov — Executive Director.
  • Nikolay Pegasov — Development Director. Earlier used to hold the position of chief editor and publisher of Mir Fantastiki SF magazine (2003-2009).

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