Australia’s tabletop gaming scene has received some exciting news. VR Distribution has officially rebranded to asmodee “following its 2022 integration into the global asmodee group — the world’s largest tabletop gaming company”
Australian Country Manager of asmodee, Mark Rosser said of the rebrand, “The asmodee rebrand is more than just a name change, it’s a chance to unite our local games community with a global group that lives and breathes games. As asmodee, we are unlocking even bigger opportunities for Australian players and retailers, connecting them to the world’s most iconic titles, bold new releases and unforgettable experiences.”
VR Distribution joined asmodee in 2022 and since then it has continued to deliver exciting games and bring players great experiences. The rebrand “unites Australia and New Zealand under a single, shared identity across studios, distributors and partners. It’s not just a new logo, it unlocks new possibilities for players and retailers alike.”
Win an asmodee Board Game Prize Pack
To celebrate the rebrand, asmodee has given us an incredible prize pack to giveaway to one lucky winner. Valued at over $300 AUD, the prize pack includes;
- Gwent the Card Game (RRP $69.95)
- LOTR Fate of Fellowship (RRP $89)
- LOTR The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking (RRP $35)
- 7 Wonders Dice (RRP $59.95)
- Star Wars Battle of Hoth (RRP $79)
To be in the running, simply login to the widget below.
Entries are open to Australian Residents only.
Win an asmodee board game prize pack valued at over $300 AUDThe competition will be open until Friday, 24th October 2025, 11:59PM AED.
asmodee has also provided us with some additional information for each of the games.
Gwent the Card Game
Experience The Witcher universe in an entirely new way with Gwent: The Card Game. Inspired by the iconic mini-game from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, this official physical edition brings the strategic, faction-based card game to your tabletop. Gwent challenges players to engage in a high-stakes battle of wit, power, and tactics, pitting factions like the Northern Realms, Scoia’tael, Monsters, Skellige and Nilfgaard against each other. With an easy-to-learn yet hard-to-master ruleset, Gwent is accessible for beginners but offers deep strategy for veterans, allowing players to create and adapt decks to outsmart their opponents. Featuring high-quality TCG-standard card formats and artwork inspired by The Witcher universe, this game is a must-have for fans and card game enthusiasts alike. Perfect for casual duels or competitive tournaments, Gwent delivers the rich lore and intense strategy of The Witcher in a new and captivating form.
LOTR Fate of Fellowship
The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship is Matt Leacock’s most mechanically-rich Pandemic System design to date.
Gather heroes to defend the havens of Middle-earth from advancing shadow troops, complete objectives that will change each time you play, and help Frodo evade the hunting Nazgûl as he travels to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.
LOTR The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking
Step inside the legendary world of Middle-earth in The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game!
Work together to navigate the story of this cooperative card adventure, meeting new characters and completing special quests as you journey through the first book in the beloved Lord of the Rings series.
7 Wonders Dice
Manage your resources to develop your city.
Build a marvel that defies time, advance science, develop trade, skillfully manage your resources and gold reserves, but keep an eye on your neighboring cities: neglecting them could cost you dearly!
Guide one of the seven largest cities of antiquity to prosperity in 7 Wonders Dice.
During the game, you will construct a wonder that defies time, make scientific advances, develop commerce, manage your resources, and handle your gold reserve prudently — all while keeping an eye on neighboring cities since ignoring them has a heavy price!
A game plays over a series of turns during which you will use dice to construct your city. At the end of the game, count up all of your points to see who has the highest score.
Star Wars Battle of Hoth
Battle of Hoth is a game of heroic and fast-paced miniatures battles set on the ice planet and reenacting one of the most famous scenes of Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back.
Using the popular Command & Colour game system, players choose Command Cards each turn to activate units and decide how to move and attack, across 17 scenarios.
