Several Lego board games are now in production. This is thanks to a new multi-year partnership between Lego and tabletop publishing giant Asmodee Group. With the universal appeal of Lego construction toys and Asmodee’s ubiquity in the board game space, this partnership means plenty of new family-friendly gaming experiences.
The Asmodee Lego Board Games Partnership
According to a report by The Brick Fan, The Lego Group and Asmodee Group are joining forces to create and distribute an exciting new range of high-quality Lego board games. These games will be designed for all types of players and provide new ways for both families and brick fans to play with Lego.
To this end, a brand new studio, Dotted Games, is dedicated to nurturing and developing Lego board games thanks to this partnership. According to a cited press release, the studio is based in Denmark with decades of industry experience.
Jaume Fabregat, Board Games Lead, LEGO Publishing, said: “We are thrilled to announce that our collaboration with Asmodee – it has been a truly inspiring journey. By combining Asmodee’s extensive expertise in board games with the limitless potential of the LEGO system, we are unlocking exponential possibilities for innovation in play. This partnership paves the way for future collaborations that will redefine the LEGO building experience within the tabletop landscape, offering fans unique and distinctive play experiences.”
“Embarking on this exciting journey with the LEGO Group is exciting, combining their timeless creativity with our passion and expertise for games. Together, we aim to build unforgettable experiences that will unite families and friends around the world, one LEGO brick and one shuffle of the deck at a time,” said Thomas Koegler, Asmodee Deputy COO.
The first of the Lego board games announced is Monkey Palace. It is a 2-4-player jungle-themed strategy game created by David Gordon and Tin Aung Miyaing. It’s a game where players compete to help monkeys rebuild their monkey palace. It will be available worldwide following its debut at Essen Spiel on October 3.
There aren’t many tabletop games featuring Lego, despite its pop-culture ubiquity. The closest high-profile game is Brikwars, which uses Lego and Lego-adjacent toys. Nevertheless, it is a toy that can be the foundation for imagination, or a kid-friendly metaverse according to Epic Games.
