The Compendium
the board game publisher directory
information on more than 340 board game publishers
who's accepting submissions
what they're looking for
how to contact them
and much more
Latest major update: September 2024
Note: We are currently switching database providers, so screenshots do not represent the current version of The Compendium.
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Compendium Features
The Compendium board game publisher directory has all sorts of useful features to help you find just the publisher you’re looking for!
Here’s a quick tour…
Publisher Cards
Click on any publisher card to expand for full details.
Universal Search Bar
Start typing in the search bar to find publishers by name, country, games they’ve released, and more.
Filters
Use the sidebar filters to only see the publishers that meet the criteria that matter to you.
About The Compendium
What's in The Compendium?
Profiles on more than 340 board game publishers, including whether they are accepting submissions, what types of games they publish, representative titles from their catalog, where they are based, whether they plan to use crowdfunding, how they prefer to be contacted, and more. Much of this information is not publicly available anyplace else!
How often is The Compendium updated?
We’re always making small additions to the directory, but we conduct major updates several times a year. During these updates, we reach out to any publisher whose profile hasn’t been updated in more than a year.
Why charge?
We're committing to maintain The Compendium for the long run. That means ensuring the information remains current even in a rapidly changing industry. That's a huge commitment of time (and money). Charging for access helps us offset those considerable costs.
How does paying for access work exactly?
There are two ways to gain access. You can support Cardboard Edison through Patreon for $2 or more a month, or you can make a one-time payment of $35 through our website. If you choose the Patreon option, there's no minimum time commitment. If you choose the one-time option, you'll have access forever. In either case, you'll receive a code that will let you access The Compendium here.
Why isn’t a certain big-name publisher included in the directory?
All of the information in The Compendium is provided directly from publishers to us, so we almost certainly reached out to them, and they either declined to be included or haven’t responded. Inclusion in the directory is always voluntary on behalf of the publishers.
How can I add my publishing company to the list?
Email us or contact us at any of the social-media accounts below.
Is there a charge for publishers?
There's no charge for publishers to have a profile in the database. If you want access to the full database, you can always pay using one of the two methods mentioned above.