Schmidt Spiele board games
Schmidt Spiele is a well-established German publisher of board games, which has been in business since 1907. Their range includes well-known family classics, fast-paced card games and contemporary, award-winning board games.
The tradition and diversity of the German games publisher Schmidt Spiele
Schmidt Spiele is a renowned German board game publisher based in Berlin, whose roots date back to 1907. The company became world-famous with the release of the cult family game *Mensch ärgere Dich nicht* (known in Slovenia as *Človenk ne jezi se!*), which was conceived by its founder, Josef Friedrich Schmidt. Over the decades, the company has developed a diverse range of products, including classic and modern board games, dice games, children’s games and jigsaw puzzles.
Board games for all generations and occasions
Schmidt Spiele’s catalogue offers entertainment for a wide variety of players. Among the traditional favourites, the fast-paced card game Ligretto and the popular dice game Kniffel stand out. In recent years, the publisher has also delighted fans of modern board games with award-winning titles such as *Die Quacksalber von Quedlinburg* (The Quacks of Quedlinburg) and the innovative dice-rolling games Qwixx and Ganz schön clever. Under the Drei Magier brand, they also publish themed children’s games that encourage memory and fine motor skills. This publisher’s games are characterised by straightforward rules, quick set-up and high replay value, making them an excellent choice for family evenings and get-togethers with friends.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Schmidt Spiele and where do they come from?
Schmidt Spiele is a German board game publisher based in Berlin. The company was founded in Munich in 1907 by Josef Friedrich Schmidt and is now regarded as one of Germany’s best-known manufacturers of board games and jigsaw puzzles.
Which are the best-known board games published by Schmidt Spiele?
Some of the best-known classics include Mensch ärgere Dich nicht (Don’t Get Angry!), Kniffel and Ligretto. Among the contemporary and award-winning games, The Quacks of Quedlinburg, Qwixx and Ganz schön clever stand out.
Who are Schmidt Spiele’s games aimed at?
The games are aimed at a wide range of players – from pre-school and primary school children to families and experienced board game players. The publisher offers everything from simple children’s games and quick, fun games to more complex strategy titles.
