What Lucky Duck Games does

Lucky Duck Games Sp. z o.o. is a Kraków, Poland-based board game publisher founded in 2016 that designs, develops, and sells physical and digital hybrid board games for hobbyists, families, and narrative-game enthusiasts. The company's core technology is a hybrid platform that links physical game components with companion apps — most notably Chronicles of Crime, which uses QR-code scanning to drive an immersive detective experience — and a "Universe" framework that allows cross-game content across interconnected titles including Chronicles of Crime, Kingdom Rush, Andromeda's Edge, Tranquility, Unconscious Mind, Flamecraft, and The Dark Quarter. Its catalog of 55+ SKUs spans strategy, family, cooperative, narrative, and card/dice games, supported by a deluxe and accessories tier (metal coins, miniatures, premium component kits) that lifts average selling price.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through regional storefronts (USA, France, Poland, and Rest of World) priced in USD, EUR, and PLN, complemented by marketplace partners such as Miniature Market and the wholesale distribution network of its parent, Goliath B.V. (which also owns Pressman). Marketing spans Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, and a 10%-incentivized email newsletter. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through one-time unit sales of base games and expansions; no subscription or recurring-digital model was identified.

Lucky Duck Games was acquired by Goliath B.V. and now operates as a publishing imprint alongside Pressman within the Goliath group. It licenses established franchises such as Kingdom Rush, Dune Imperium, and Marvel Dice Throne, and continues to release new IP (e.g., Critter Kitchen crowdfunded in 2023, alongside We're Sinking, Backstories, Potions of Azerland, Purrramid, and Borealis). The company is registered in Poland under KRS 0000614771 with no public revenue disclosure and no AI/ML capability disclosed.

Name

Lucky Duck Games

Legal name

Lucky Duck Games Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://luckyduckgames.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lucky Duck Games is a Kraków, Poland-based board game publisher founded in 2016 that designs and sells premium physical and digital hybrid board games — including Chronicles of Crime, Kingdom Rush, Andromeda's Edge, Flamecraft, and Critter Kitchen — to hobby enthusiasts, families, and narrative game fans via DTC regional storefronts and the Goliath B.V. distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tabletop Board Games

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945), Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Board Game & Puzzle Specialty Retailers (CRALALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Miniatures Games & Tabletop Skirmish Games Retail (CRALALAH), Miniature Gaming Accessories (Dice, Mats, Tokens, Measuring Tools) (CRALAKAL)

Keywords

• Tabletop board games
• Hobby board games
• Strategy board games
• Family board games
• Digital hybrid board games

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Board Game Sales: Direct sales of physical board games and accessories through company-owned e-commerce storefronts and retail/distribution partners. Revenue generated through one-time purchase model for physical products including base games, expansions, and premium upgrade components.
2. Digital Content Integration: Hybrid board games incorporating digital app components that enhance gameplay, providing differentiated products that integrate mobile technology with physical board gaming experience

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lucky Duck Games is a board game publisher that designs, produces, and sells physical tabletop games, including digital hybrid titles that integrate physical components with companion mobile apps for narrative and investigative gameplay. The company sells games, expansions, and premium component upgrades directly through its regional e-commerce sites and through retail and wholesale distribution partners. Its catalog spans strategy, detective, family, card, dice, and cooperative titles across proprietary IPs and licensed franchises.

Product overview

Lucky Duck Games is a board game publisher that operates as part of Goliath B.V. / Pressman. Their portfolio includes both core standalone games and expandable game universes. Key product lines include the Kingdom Rush series (Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising with multiple expansions like Dark Elf Slayer, Gnomish Gnonsense, More Than Shadows, and the Elemenace Chest bundle), the Chronicles of Crime digital hybrid series, Andromeda's Edge sci-fi strategy games, Tranquility cooperative card games, Unconscious Mind psychological games, Flamecraft fantasy games, The Dark Quarter detective games, Critter Kitchen family games, Food Chain Magnate economy simulations, and various other titles including Borealis: Arctic Expeditions, Purrramid, We're Sinking, Potions of Azerland, and several card/dice games. The company also publishes licensed products through partnerships. Lucky Duck Games was acquired by Goliath Games, as noted in industry market reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chronicles of Crime A digital hybrid board game that combines physical cards with QR-code scanning technology and a companion app to deliver an immersive detective experience where players solve crimes.
• Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising A standalone strategy board game sequel to Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time featuring scenario-based gameplay played as individual replayable scenarios or as a campaign leading to boss fights and hero challenges.
• Andromeda's Edge A sci-fi themed strategy board game featuring modular gameplay and component upgrade options.
• Tranquility A cooperative card game focused on creating calm and tranquility through strategic card matching.
• Unconscious Mind A cooperative board game exploring themes of psychology and the unconscious mind with modular gameplay.
• Flamecraft A fantasy-themed board game featuring resource management and engine-building mechanics centered around dragons and fire magic.
• The Dark Quarter A detective-themed board game set in a noir atmosphere with investigation mechanics and branching narratives.
• Critter Kitchen A family board game where players create meals and compete during restaurant week in Bistro Bay through strategic placement and resource management.
• Food Chain Magnate (Special Edition: The Ketchup Mechanism & Other Sauces) A strategic economy simulation board game about building a fast-food franchise empire.
• Purrramid (Base Game + Promo Pack) A family-oriented stop-or-go board game with promotional pack content.
• We're Sinking: A Pirate's Dilemma A 3-6 player survival game with a pirate theme where players must work together to survive aboard a sinking ship.
• Potions of Azerland A potion-brewing themed strategy board game.
• Borealis: Arctic Expeditions An arctic-themed cooperative game where players lead teams of scientists to photograph animals in the frozen north.
• Cosmoctopus A space-themed strategy game featuring an octopus alien creature.
• Senjutsu: Battle For Japan A ninja-themed strategy board game set in feudal Japan.
• Captain Obvious A party game where players try to communicate obvious clues to teammates.
• Toriki: The Castaway Island A tropical island survival-themed board game.
• Nestlings A nature-themed board game featuring bird nesting mechanics.
• My Shelfie: The Dice Game A dice-rolling strategy game based on the My Shelfie tile-matching game.
• Backstories: Alone Under The Ice A mystery card game set in an icy wilderness scenario.
• Backstories: The Emerald Wedding Anniversary A mystery card game with an emerald wedding anniversary theme.
• Temple Code A deduction game featuring hidden combinations that players must decode.
• Kiri-ai: The Duel A two-player duel game with strategic card-based combat mechanics.
• Quartz: The Dice Game A dice-rolling strategy game featuring quartz crystals theme.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Goliath B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLucky Duck Games is part of Goliath B.V. following acquisition. Goliath B.V. is a global board game publisher and distributor providing Lucky Duck Games with access to worldwide distribution channels, retail partnerships, and manufacturing scale. Lucky Duck Games operates as a publishing imprint within the Goliath group alongside Pressman.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CMON: Independent tabletop game publisher known for high-production, premium-component Kickstarter titles (Zombicide, Blood Rage). Direct comparable in publishing style, premium SKUs, and Kickstarter-to-retail motion to Lucky Duck.
• Stonemaier Games: Independent hobby publisher of premium strategy titles (Wingspan, Scythe, Tapestry). Comparable in price point, deluxe editions, and direct-to-consumer retail strategy.
• Czech Games Edition (CGE): European-origin publisher of strategy titles (Codenames, Through the Ages). Comparable as a mid-sized hobby publisher operating across multiple geographies with a similar catalog breadth.
• Portal Games: Polish board game publisher with a similar Europe-anchored footprint and premium-component strategy titles (Detective, Imperial Settlers), making it a close geographic and product peer.
• Plaid Hat Games: Mid-size hobby publisher (Summoner's Fate, Stuffed Panda) with a hybrid app-driven title in Mice and Mystics — comparable on digital-hybrid mechanics and accessibility strategy.
• Devir Games: European/Iberian-market publisher with bilingual game ranges and retail presence in Spain/Latin America; parallel in mid-sized catalog and localized distribution.
• Z-Man Games: Asmodee-owned hobby publisher focused on card-driven and story-driven titles (Pandemic, Love Letter). Closely comparable in catalog style and ownership by a larger games conglomerate.

Broad incumbents

• Asmodee: Largest global hobby game publisher with dozens of studios and widespread retail distribution. Competes broadly for shelf space and consumer spend but with vastly larger scale than Lucky Duck.
• Fantasy Flight Games: Established hobby publisher of medium-to-heavy strategy games (Star Wars, Arkham Horror, Lord of the Rings lines). Overlaps in strategy/deck-building tiers and catalog-monetization methodology.

Emerging players

• Restoration Games: Smaller publisher reviving classic titles with updated components (Unmatched, Return to Dark Tower). Comparable in premium-component positioning and niche enthusiast audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/luckyduckgames
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0S8VEvid2QMTa4bWvsmClw
• Facebookfacebook.com/LuckyDuckGames
• Instagraminstagram.com/luckyduckgames/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@luckyduckgames?lang=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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