Mighty Boards, the studio behind critically acclaimed hits like Rebirth, Art Society and Fateforge, has announced that Zatu Distribution will serve as its exclusive UK distribution partner, effective immediately, to coincide with the UK Games Expo.
Mighty Boards, founded and run by ex-video game industry veterans and board game designers David Chircop, Gordon Calleja and Mark Casha, have launched a catalogue of critically acclaimed and highly significant games. Titles such as Rebirth, Art Society, and Fateforge have topped multiple GOTY lists among board game critics, and have been featured as nominees and award-winners among numerous major industry awards. This includes Rebirth’s feature as a Game of the Year nominee in the highly impactful 2026 As d’Or awards in Cannes, and current shortlisting for the Kennerspiel des Jahres.
Brand new titles
New titles coming from Mighty Boards will be brought to the UK by Zatu Distribution. These include:
- Pinched! – A high-stakes heist game using a simultaneous card reveal system, in which players attempt to burgle various venues, all of which are impacted by their own unique powers. It is designed by Jonathan Gilmour-Long (Dead of Winter) and David Gordon (Finspan).
- Red North – A deft, hidden-information, bluffing card game set on the eve of Ragnarok. Players build raiding parties to conquer outposts, whilst also employing the aid of the Norse gods.
- Tenby – A critically-acclaimed runaway success, designed and illustrated by Welsh native Benjie Talbott. Players build out the seaside town of Tenby, with several nods to UK holiday town culture. The game recently received praise from No Pun Included in a glowing review. The game has been nominated for a Play Creators award.
New titles beyond these will also be launched in the UK by Zatu Distribution, forming part of Zatu’s curated catalogue for UK retailers. Upcoming titles include For the Gods! and Yotei.
David Chircop, CEO of Mighty Boards said of the partnership “we have been working with Zatu Distribution for a few months on titles such as Rebirth and Art Society. It’s great to have a team in the UK who believes in our games as much as we do, and we’re looking forward to seeing our titles on the shelves of more retailers, from specialist hobby stores through to major nationals across the country.”
Rob Trounce, Trade Marketing Manager at Zatu added “Mighty Boards has been on an absolute roll, launching hit after hit after hit. It’s an honour to carry their games in the UK – from their range of existing monumental successes through to this a forthcoming lineup of brilliant and varied games. I can’t wait to get these on the table and showcase them at our upcoming events.”
Retailers will be able to stock all Mighty Boards titles through Zatu Distribution going forward. Mighty Boards games will be available to demo at UK Games Expo at the Mighty Boards stand (3-634) and the Zatu Distribution stand (2-472). All Mighty Boards titles will be available to purchase at UKGE through various retailers, with an exclusive launch of Tenby at the Waterstones stand (2-402).
About Mighty Boards
Mighty Boards is an international board game development studio dedicated to creating immersive worlds through high-quality components, evocative art, and innovative mechanics.
Founded in 2016 through a merger of the teams behind Posthuman and Days of Ire, the studio is led by a diverse collective of senior academics, veteran AAA video game designers, and industry experts with experience on titles such as The Witcher franchise and Cyberpunk 2077.
Based in Malta with a global reach, Mighty Boards is known for its critical and reflective approach to game design, blending academic research in game studies and philosophy with a passion for deep player involvement. Their award-winning catalogue includes acclaimed titles such as Rebirth, Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan, Art Society (Barnes & Noble Game of the Year 2024), and new titles include Pinched!, Tenby and Red North.
About Zatu Distribution
Launched in 2016, Zatu Games operates across three major areas: Retail, Fulfilment, and Distribution.
Zatu Distribution is a UK tabletop games distributor focused on helping publishers succeed in the UK market. Working closely with publishers and designers from around the world, Zatu Distribution combines careful curation with deep UK retail insight to ensure the right games reach the right audiences.
Backed by more than a decade of operating its own retail business, Zatu Distribution offers data-led market knowledge, clear communication, and a partnership-driven approach. It offers over 300 exclusive titles to the UK across several categories.
Zatu Distribution serves independent retailers and national chains alike, providing reliable supply, informed ranging support, and innovative initiatives such as its Buyback Scheme, all with a focus on strengthening the UK tabletop retail ecosystem.
