This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (November 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: "Hobby World" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (November 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this message) (Learn how and when to remove this message)
Hobby World
IndustryBoard games publishing
Founded2002
HeadquartersMoscow
WebsiteOfficial Website (Eng)

Hobby World is the largest 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

Foundation

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

Publishing house today

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

Games

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

Company 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).

Production capacities

Most board games components are produced in Russia: manufactures are located in Kaluga and Moscow regions. Some components are produced by European contractors.

Activities

Hobby World regularly participates in city events and large exhibitions.

References