The 26 best mini board game brands
Cool Mini or Not, Hasbro and Catan lead our ranking of 26 mini board game brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Mini Board Game brands, ranked
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1
Cool Mini or Not
Zombicide sets dominate its range, with plenty of plastic minis and a paint line for hobbyists.
Website: coolminiornot.com |Brands like Cool Mini or Not
Popularity 10.0/10
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Hasbro
Mass-market brand whose keychain and pocket-sized versions shrink its classic titles down.
Top products: Jenga Mini
Website: hasbropulse.com |Brands like Hasbro
Popularity 4.5/10
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3
Catan
Its flagship trading game has a pocket-sized Catan edition aimed at travel and small tables.
Top products: World's Smallest Catan
Website: catan.com |Brands like Catan
Popularity 3.7/10
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4
Monolith
Licensed fantasy and superhero games, usually sold as sealed figure sets built around a franchise.
Top products: Batman Gotham City Chronicles
Website: monolithedition.com |Brands like Monolith
Popularity 3.0/10
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5
Avalon Hill
Long-running wargame publisher whose strategy boards can run for hours on a table.
Website: avalonhill.wizards.com |Brands like Avalon Hill
Popularity 2.3/10
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6
Fantasy Flight Games
Story-driven fantasy and sci-fi publisher with large box sets and detailed miniature expansions.
Website: fantasyflightgames.com |Brands like Fantasy Flight Games
Popularity 2.3/10
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7
Spin Master Games
Kids' games with mini-collectible tie-ins, sold alongside its toy and entertainment lines.
Top products: Mini Brands Supermarket Race
Website: spinmaster.com |Brands like Spin Master Games
Popularity 2.1/10
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Awaken Realms
Polish studio making miniature-heavy fantasy and horror games with painted-quality figures.
Website: awakenrealms.com |Brands like Awaken Realms
Popularity 2.0/10
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9
Mythic Games
Developer of board games with 3D miniatures and realistic mechanics for mythological themes.
Popularity 1.6/10
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10
Asmodee
Large publisher behind many popular tabletop lines, including RPG books and card games.
Website: store.us.asmodee.com |Brands like Asmodee
Popularity 1.6/10
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WizKids
Maker of collectible plastic figure games where pre-painted miniatures come in random packs.
Website: wizkids.com |Brands like WizKids
Popularity 1.6/10
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12
Z-Man Games
Publisher of strategy and family games with distinctive artwork and polished designs.
Website: zmangames.com |Brands like Z-Man Games
Popularity 1.4/10
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13
Mattel
Toy giant whose game lines include Uno and Pictionary alongside its dolls and cars.
Website: shop.mattel.com |Brands like Mattel
Popularity 1.4/10
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14
Gigamic
French maker of wooden and dexterity games, sold for family and travel play.
Top products: Pitch Out
Website: en.gigamic.com |Brands like Gigamic
Popularity 1.4/10
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15
Hans im Glück
German publisher of Carcassonne, a tile-laying game with many expansions to organise.
Website: hans-im-glueck.de |Brands like Hans im Glück
Popularity 1.4/10
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Gamelyn Games
Arizona publisher of compact Tiny Epic games sold in small boxes for travel.
Top products: Tiny Epic Dinosaurs· Tiny Epic Galaxies Blast Off
Website: gamelyngames.com |Brands like Gamelyn Games
Popularity 1.2/10
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17
Steamforged Games
UK studio behind licensed games and miniature sets, including Dark Souls tabletop releases.
Website: steamforged.com |Brands like Steamforged Games
Popularity 1.2/10
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18
Flying Frog Productions
US publisher of horror and mystery board games with plastic miniatures.
Website: flyingfrog.net |Brands like Flying Frog Productions
Popularity 1.2/10
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19
Funko
Pop culture licensed board games, often with figures or collectible tie-ins.
Website: funkogames.com |Brands like Funko
Popularity 1.2/10
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20
Decision Games
Wargame publisher focused on military history, with maps and counters rather than miniatures.
Website: decisiongames.com |Brands like Decision Games
Popularity 1.1/10
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21
Greenbrier Games
Theme-based tabletop publisher aimed at family game nights with compelling storylines.
Popularity 1.1/10
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22
Ares
Italian publisher of military and fantasy miniature games with cinematic presentation.
Website: aresgames.eu |Brands like Ares
Popularity 1.1/10
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23
Mantic
Miniature wargame and terrain maker with fantasy and sci-fi factions.
Website: manticgames.com |Brands like Mantic
Popularity 1.0/10
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24
Petersen Games
Lovecraftian strategy game publisher whose faction packs add 28mm plastic minis.
Top products: Cthulhu Wars Tcho-Tcho
Website: petersengames.com |Brands like Petersen Games
Popularity 1.0/10
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25
Days of Wonder
Designer of train-route games with heavy plastic pieces and polished components.
Website: daysofwonder.com |Brands like Days of Wonder
Popularity 0.9/10
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26
Strat-O-Matic
Sports simulation maker whose card and dice system replays real seasons.
Website: strat-o-matic.com |Brands like Strat-O-Matic
Popularity 0.9/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Cool Mini or Not | coolminiornot.com | – | – | – | – |
| Hasbro | hasbropulse.com | /hasbropulse | hasbropulse | – | – |
| Catan | catan.com | /CatanCommunity | settlersofcatan | @settlersofcatan | CATAN |
| Monolith | monolithedition.com | /monolithedition | monolithboardgames | @Monolithedition | UC2VQpoaLTPx3KXJs-rtyo3g |
| Avalon Hill | avalonhill.wizards.com | /AHGames | – | @avalonhill2 | – |
| Fantasy Flight Games | fantasyflightgames.com | /FantasyFlightGames | fantasyflightgames | @ffgames | FantasyFlightStudio |
| Spin Master Games | spinmaster.com | – | – | – | – |
| Awaken Realms | awakenrealms.com | /awakenrealms | – | @awakenrealms | – |
| Asmodee | store.us.asmodee.com | – | – | – | – |
