CGE Czech Games Edition is a board game publishing company based in the Czech Republic. It was founded in 2006 and has since released award-winning games in multiple languages around the world.
Founded in 2006 in the Czech Republic
Released their first game, Galaxy Trucker, in 2007
Expanded their catalog of games to include Codenames, Tash-Kalar, and Through the Ages, among others
Won the coveted Spiel des Jahres award in 2016 for their game Codenames
Continues to release innovative and popular games enjoyed by board game enthusiasts worldwide
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A word-based party game where players give each other clues to identify their agents among a group of innocent bystanders.
A civilization-building strategy game where players manage their resources and lead their people to greatness over the course of millennia.
A chaotic, real-time building game where players race to construct the best spaceship and survive the hazards of space travel.
A tactical card game where players summon creatures and cast spells to control a mystical arena and defeat their opponents.
A cooperative word game where players give each other clues to guess the hidden letters in their own words, while also deducing the letters in their friends' words.
CGE stands for Czech Games Edition, the name of the company that publishes board games.
Codenames is the most popular game from CGE, having won numerous awards and sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
Yes, many CGE games are available in multiple languages, including Czech, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
CGE games vary in complexity and theme, but many are suitable for ages 8 and up. Some games, like Codenames Pictures, have simpler rules and can be played by younger children with adult assistance.
CGE publishes a variety of games, including party games, strategy games, and card games. Many of their games feature unique themes and mechanics that set them apart from traditional board games.