University Games Corporation

The Night Hunter is Making a Killing

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While murder mystery and forensic-based TV shows and movies have been gaining in popularity over the past ten years, only since 2021 has murder-themed game play emerged. Now there are immediate murder solving games that may be played at home. University Games has been the leader in murder-based games for the last four decades since launching the Murder Mystery Party brand in 1985. Co-Founder, Bob Moog, explained, "In the 1980s when Mystery Weekend and Mystery Train were popular, we created the Murder Mystery Party to give partiers a mystery-in-a-box that could be solved in an evening with friends. Now in 2023, we present The Night Hunter, which is the next generation of murder mysteries and the first to feature a serial killer."

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  • Now in 2023, we present The Night Hunter, which is the next generation of murder mysteries and the first to feature a serial killer."
  • University Games and The Indy Toy Lab have teamed up to bring the story of The Night Hunter to life.
  • To catch The Night Hunter, four separate game-solving chapters require players to solve five distinct and seemingly unrelated murders.
  • The Night Hunter takes 3-4 hours to play and employs innovative online hints and solutions that help detectives throughout every step of the game, making sure they don't get stuck.

New Faeries & Magical Creatures Game Has Fans Aflutter

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fascination with faeries will be coming to the board game community as University Games (under its Forbidden Games brand) launches its new Faeries & Magical Creatures™ board game on Kickstarter starting June 13th.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fascination with faeries will be coming to the board game community as University Games (under its Forbidden Games brand) launches its new Faeries & Magical Creatures™ board game on Kickstarter starting June 13th.
  • Forbidden Games is prepared to reward the earliest backers of Faeries & Magical Creatures with exclusive items and access to content from the game, including an exclusive production of the Faeries & Magical Creatures Premium Limited Edition, a poster and gift box with 4x6 prints of the mythical characters.
  • Faeries & Magical Creatures is being designed for 2-4 players, ages 10 and up, with an average playtime of 60 minutes.
  • Fans can also join Forbidden Games' team of creators to play through the game at Gen Con this August.

CLASSIC STREET RACING ARCADE GAME THE FAST & THE FURIOUS ZOOMS INTO HOMES WITH HIGH-OCTANE EXPERIENCE FROM ARCADE1UP

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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MIAMI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular and record-smashing Fast & Furious Saga will race into homes next month with the release of The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Game, Arcade1Up announced today, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms.

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  • MIAMI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular and record-smashing Fast & Furious Saga will race into homes next month with the release of The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Game, Arcade1Up announced today, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms.
  • With Arcade1Up's new arcade machine, The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Game, the first home arcade machine of the franchise, fans can get behind the steering wheel and put the pedal to the metal in two games, The Fast & The Furious and The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, for action-packed racing including high-speed car chases and more.
  • "The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Game is the perfect addition to our new Deluxe line, offering a high-quality at-home arcade experience at an accessible price."
  • Sporting Arcade1Up's new flagship line, the Deluxe Edition, The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Game has a streamlined style and a sleek single cabinet design.

What's a Gateway Game? Take a Look at RACCOON TYCOON by University Games

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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"Raccoon Tycoon is the type of super-fun group game that goes beyond a simple game of luck to a game of player choices and variable outcomes.

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  • "Raccoon Tycoon is the type of super-fun group game that goes beyond a simple game of luck to a game of player choices and variable outcomes.
  • Games like Raccoon Tycoon provide an inviting entry to the strategy games category, eventually leading new customers to the more complex "gamer games" in the category like Mosaic: A Story of Civilization or Gloomhaven.
  • Currently, University Games is enjoying the introduction of Raccoon Tycoon ($29.99 for 2-5 players, ages 8+) to mainstream North America with mass market availability in Target, Walmartand Barnes & Noble stores nationwide.
  • Note: Glenn Drover, creator of Raccoon Tycoon, is available for interviews on strategy games and the games industry.

Gala Announces Collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms to Launch DreamWorks Animation's Trolls VOX

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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DreamWorks Animation's Trolls VOX marks the highly-anticipated fourth VOX release from Gala, which will be available for purchase on Coinbase NFT October 14, 2022.

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  • DreamWorks Animation's Trolls VOX marks the highly-anticipated fourth VOX release from Gala, which will be available for purchase on Coinbase NFT October 14, 2022.
  • Each VOX in the DreamWorks Animation's Trolls VOX collection will have unique traits inspired by characters from the hit franchise with some DreamWorks Animation's Trolls VOX being more special than others.
  • Gala is collaborating with Universal Games and Digital Platforms to bring Dreamworks Animation's Trolls and Battlestar Galactica to the Web3 world.
  • To learn more about Gala, visit https://gala.com/
    To learn more about VOX, visit https://collectvox.com/
    To learn more about DreamWorks Animation's Trolls, visit https://www.dreamworks.com/trolls

PLAYMONSTER ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO FUEL GLOBAL STRATEGIC GROWTH

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Reporting to CEO Tim Kilpin, Adolph will work alongside Kilpin on strategic initiatives and growth in the organization with a primary focus on global operations.

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  • Reporting to CEO Tim Kilpin, Adolph will work alongside Kilpin on strategic initiatives and growth in the organization with a primary focus on global operations.
  • Also joining the senior leadership team from her previous role as Sales and Marketing Director for PlayMonster UK is Sharon Fosbery.
  • In the newly created position of Chief Brands & Strategy Officer, she will focus on developing and driving long-term global brand strategy across the organization.
  • PlayMonster announced a significant capital injection from global private equity firms Adams Street Partners and H.I.G Capital earlier this year, along with a recent expansion to its sales team.

RACCOON TYCOON JOINS FUN AT UNIVERSITY GAMES

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University Games and Forbidden Games have announced the acquisition of Racoon Tycoon, Mosaic, and the rest of the intellectual property of Forbidden Games, the brainchild of Glenn Drover, game designer and president of Forbidden Games. "I am extremely excited that our games will join the impressive product line at University Games, where they will benefit from University's broad market penetration and channel expertise," stated Glenn, who will be joining the team at University Games as VP of the Strategy Games Division. He continued by adding, "And I anticipate being able to add a ton of value for University Games in a booming category that weaves perfectly into their existing strengths."

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University Games and Forbidden Games have announced the acquisition of Racoon Tycoon, Mosaic, and the rest of the intellectual property of Forbidden Games, the brainchild of Glenn Drover, game designer and president of Forbidden Games.
  • "I am extremely excited that our games will join the impressive product line at University Games, where they will benefit from University's broad market penetration and channel expertise," stated Glenn, who will be joining the team at University Games as VP of the Strategy Games Division.
  • University Games plans to increase the introductions of new games and help Forbidden Games reach a global audience.
  • University Games is a leading game and puzzle publisher founded in 1985 by Bob Moog and Cris Lehman.This is the 14th acquisition for University Games, and the first time being acquired for Forbidden Games.

University Games Launches 35th Anniversary Celebration

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Monday, January 6, 2020
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At the official launch event at University Games' corporate headquarters, Bob Moog, Co-Founder and President, explained the meaning behind the new company logo: "We begin the celebration of our 35th year with the introduction of our new company logo.

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  • At the official launch event at University Games' corporate headquarters, Bob Moog, Co-Founder and President, explained the meaning behind the new company logo: "We begin the celebration of our 35th year with the introduction of our new company logo.
  • The new logo is only the start of a year of global events planned by University Games.
  • Founded in 1985, University Games has developed over 500 games, puzzles, and children's learning and activity sets.
  • The company offers a wide array of products under the University Games, Briarpatch, BePuzzled, Great Explorations and Front Porch Classics brands.