Founded in 1994, Critical Hit, Inc. publishes historical board wargames that recreate tactical-level battlefields for hobbyists and designers. The Brewster, New York company is known for large-scale simulations such as its Berlin and Omaha offerings, along with a catalog of more than 275 specialty publications and game materials. Critical Hit also coined the term “Enthusiast Media” for its collaborative approach to developing tactical wargames with the hobby community.
Battlefront Miniatures NZ LtdKnown for Flames of War, Battlefront Miniatures NZ Ltd develops tabletop historical wargames for players who build and command miniature armies. The New Zealand company supports that community with hobby guidance and tools for preparing forces and games.NORTH EAST, MD
Late for the Sky Production CompanySince 1984, Cincinnati-based Late for the Sky Production Company has been making specialty board games, beginning with MIAMIOPOLY and growing its college-themed games into a catalog covering about 80 major U.S. universities. The company also creates custom games built from a client’s own ideas, images and traditions. Its games are made in the USA at its Cincinnati facility, using domestic components and an evolving mix of recycled and recyclable materials.CINCINNATI, OH
Doolittle GamingColumbus, Ohio-based Doolittle Gaming is an independent board game publisher founded by Taylor Doolittle. Its first game, Reincardnated, launched successfully on Kickstarter in 2021 and turns players’ incarnations through 60 unique beings into competing Life Lines shaped by Karma and personal Life Purpose cards. The company says it plans to build a broader catalog of games in the years ahead.
Puzzling Pixel Games LLCFrom Lewiston, Puzzling Pixel Games LLC publishes board and card games designed to fit easily into everyday life, including the solo labyrinth challenge The Abandons and the map-based Seven Bridges. Founded around the hobby of board gaming and led by Mike Schroeder, whose background spans IT, web development and digital art, the company makes games that are easy to learn but not easy to master. Its released titles range from family deduction play in Concluzio to a historically mapped journey through Königsberg in Seven Bridges.LEWISTON, NY