our publishers
Asmodee Belgium, part of the French Asmodee Group and the Embracer Group, is the Belgian market leader in the publishing and distribution of games. It distributes over 1,000 games from its own brands such as Days of Wonder, Repos Productions, and Z-Man Games, and works with other brands like Ludonaute and Cocktail Games. Famous titles include Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, and 7 Wonders. Asmodee is also the exclusive distributor of Pokémon cards in Belgium.
Asmodee stands for quality and innovation in games, ranging from strategic board games to new trends like Roll to Write and Escape Games. The company also supports the digital aspect of gaming through platforms like Board Game Arena and Asmodee Digital. They highlight the cognitive benefits of games, such as memory and strategic thinking, and introduce products like Access+, focusing on these aspects.
Date
1 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
999 Games is the leading board game publisher in the Benelux. Their range includes quick card games like Beverbende and challenging dice games such as Keer op Keer and Clever. Additionally, 999 Games offers modern classics like Catan, 30 Seconds, Wingspan, and Carcassonne. Besides translating top international titles for the Dutch-speaking market, they also develop innovative games in-house.
Date
2 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
Happy Meeple Games is a relatively new publisher in the games world, with a catalog full of accessible and family-friendly games. With short, clear game rules and fun themes, Happy Meeple Games offers games that will make you spontaneously happy! Suitable for young and old, their games are perfect for a fun-filled evening of gaming fun and laughter.
Game titles offered: to be announced
Date
1 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
White Goblin Games is a dynamic publisher with a strong presence in the games market in the Benelux. With a wide range of board, card and dice games, the publisher targets both young and older players. Many of their games, such as Codenames and The Lost Ruins of Arnak, have won national and international awards, underlining their quality and popularity
Game titles offered: to be announced
Date
2 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
Sound of Drums specializes in strategic board games with a historical background. They aim to strike a balance between game and simulation, allowing players to rewrite history without strictly replicating it. Their games focus on strategic decision-making, minimizing the use of charts, dice, and markers to keep the attention on the action on the game board. Additionally, they prioritize high-quality components, such as durable game boards and unique game pieces, to deliver an optimal gaming experience.
Date
2 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
Keep Exploring Games is a Dutch board game publisher, founded in 2016 by Martin Looij. The company is best known for localizing games in Dutch. In 2023, Keep Exploring Games won the Dutch Game Award Experts with Sleeping Gods, while Bitoku was nominated in the same category. Other well-known games from the publisher include Tikal, Cuzco, Oude Meesters, Caldera Park, and Sabika. In 2024, Keep Exploring Games will release two sequels to Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies and Primeval Peril. Additionally, the expert games Amritsar and Het Onbewuste will also be released that year.
Date
2 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
Geronimo Games focuses on publishing Dutch and French translations of games on the one hand and distributing (indie) board games in the Benelux on the other.
They describe themselves as "big kids" spreading board games. Their mission is to build lasting partnerships between game designers, publishers, and retailers. Founded in 2014, Geronimo Games currently collaborates with over 300 outlets and takes pride in their continuous growth.
Date
2 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
DSV Games is a young publishing company dedicated to creating beautiful board games that are not only visually appealing but also offer exceptional gameplay. According to DSV, we are currently in the Golden Age of board games, and we couldn’t agree more. Stunning artwork, high-quality components, and well-crafted mechanics? That’s exactly what excites DSV!
Date
2- 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
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Ellis Hendriksen, a passionate game designer since 2012, started his journey in the world of games as an enthusiastic player around the kitchen table. Today, he and his team create games that inspire them and bring joy to players. Recently, Ellis has fully dedicated himself to designing and publishing card games, with the ambition to release two unique titles each year. Come and discover his creations at our event!
Date
1 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
The Go Club Antwerp will be present at Mysticon. This enthusiastic group of go players meets every Thursday evening at 8 PM in Board Game Café & Game Store The Playground, located at Hoofdkerk Hoofdkerkstraat 7 in Antwerp. During the event, they share their passion for the strategic board game go and warmly introduce visitors to this ancient game, rich in history and tradition.
Date
2 - 3 August 2025
Time
10.00 - 18.00
Malki is an abstract game for seekers and deep thinkers. Created by a small, passionate publisher that brings strategists and storytellers together. Conquer the center space with your King and win the game! Will you rely on the brute strength of your warlord or the enchanting magic of your mage?
A board game full of excitement, hilarity, and magical twists, enjoyed by both children and adults. A mind-blowing strategy game, lovingly crafted for true board game enthusiasts.
Date
1 August 2025
Time
12.00 - 18.00
Bannan Games is a Belgian board game publishing company founded by two passionate brothers. The company focuses on conceptualizing, developing, and bringing unique and original games to the gaming market, including board games, game experiences, and online games, with an emphasis on originality, quality, and fun.
Their current catalog features games that they have designed themselves (such as Valda and Booz Mooz), games they have localized (like Graaf je Vrij and Grab' dich Frei), and games created by talented designers (such as Dino Dino). Bannan Games is dedicated to creating only the types of games that they would love to play themselves.
Date
1 August 2025
Time
12.00 - 18.00
This summer, the brand new Belgian TCG Portals and Champions will be playable at Mysticon! Discover the game from one of the newest publishers in the Benelux. Designer Wout Veranneman will provide all the information you need.
Date
1 August 2025
Time
12.00 - 18.00