Wizards of the Coast board games
Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher based in Renton (Washington) and a subsidiary of Hasbro. It is known as a pioneer in the field of trading card games (TCGs) and is home to two of the world’s most recognisable franchises: Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
The publisher that shaped modern pop culture in the world of board games
The American company Wizards of the Coast, founded in 1990, is regarded as one of the most influential players in the board and card games industry. They achieved global recognition in 1993 with the release of their first collectible card game, Magic: The Gathering, and later, following the acquisition of TSR, they revived and developed the cult role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Today, they operate under the umbrella of Hasbro and publish top-tier titles in the fantasy and science fiction genres.
From collectible cards to themed board game hits
Wizards of the Coast’s range of games includes both passionate competitive TCG formats and thrilling themed party games. In addition to extensive starter sets and expansions for Magic: The Gathering and D&D rulebooks, they also offer themed board games, such as the popular modular hidden-traitor game *Betrayal at House on the Hill* or its fantasy variant *Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate*. The publisher caters to a wide range of players – from casual fans of gripping stories to experienced players seeking deeper strategy and the building of tactical decks.
Frequently asked questions
Who are Wizards of the Coast?
Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher and developer of board games, role-playing games (RPGs) and collectible card games, best known for the Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons franchises. It operates as a subsidiary of Hasbro.
Where does Wizards of the Coast come from?
The company is based in the United States of America. Its headquarters are in Renton, in the state of Washington.
What are Wizards of the Coast’s best-known games?
Among their best-known titles are the collectible card game *Magic: The Gathering* and the role-playing game *Dungeons & Dragons*; their themed board game *Betrayal at House on the Hill* is also extremely popular.
