• LRI & Matagot Sign Exclusive Canadian Distribution Deal

Lion Rampant Imports Announces Exclusive Partnership With Matagot To Distribute English-Language Catalogue in Canada


Brantford, Ontario, September 22 , 2023 — Lion Rampant Imports, Asmodee Canada’s sister company, and leading Canadian tabletop game distributor announced today that it has signed a partnership with game publisher Matagot. The deal is comprised of the exclusive Canada-wide distribution of games in Matagot’s English-language catalogue, including key titles like Captain Sonar, Western Legends, Kemet: Blood and Sand, and more. The deal also covers the non-exclusive distribution by Lion Rampant of multi-language titles in the publisher’s catalogue.

“We’re excited to partner with Lion Rampant,” says Matagot CEO, Arnaud Charpentier. “We’re confident that their close relationship with retailers and extensive distribution capabilities will expand visibility for our games in the Canadian market, introducing new players to our titles,” he adds. Matagot publishes some truly exceptional games,” says Lion Rampant General Manager, Kevin Ratko. “We’re incredibly pleased to include these titles in our extensive offering to our customers across the country and look forward to a long-term, successful partnership.”

All Matagot titles are available to retailers via www.lionrampantimports.com or by contacting their Account Manager.

About Lion Rampant Imports and Asmodee Canada

Lion Rampant Imports is a full-service game distributor operating out of Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Lion Rampant was founded in 1992, and in 2019 was acquired by Asmodee Canada, the Canadian business unit of Asmodee Group. Lion Rampant is Canada’s largest distributor of Hobby Adventure games, distributing a full range of family board games, educational games, strategy games, collectible and miniature games, dice paints, and gaming accessories.

Together, with Asmodee Canada, we distribute over 12,000 product lines to nearly 1,500 customers across the country, ensuring that our customers are up to date with the latest and best in gaming. Our huge selection and efficient distribution network are the keys to our success and the value we provide to our customers.

About Matagot

Matagot is a French board game publisher that was established in 2005. The company has a reputation for producing high-quality and innovative board games that cater to a wide range of players. We take pride in our diverse portfolio of board games. The studio offers a variety of games that appeal to different types of players, including those who are new to board gaming, families, experienced gamers, and those who enjoy party or social games.

We have released several notable and well-received board games over the years. These include Inis, Kemet, Captain SONAR, and Revive. Matagot's dedication to game quality and diversity has earned us a strong following in the board gaming community and a reputation for being a publisher of choice for both new and experienced players.