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999 Games

Dutch game publisher and market leader in board games in the Benelux.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

999 Games is a Dutch game publisher. According to its official website, it is the market leader in board games in the Benelux, offering titles ranging from quick card games to challenging dice games, and modern classics such as Catan, 30 Seconds, Wingspan and Carcassonne. The company was founded in 1990 as a sole proprietorship by entrepreneur and game enthusiast Michael Bruinsma, and achieved early success through importing titles such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Elfenland. It both translates international titles for the Dutch-language market and develops leading games in-house.

History

999 Games was founded in 1990 as a sole proprietorship by entrepreneur and game enthusiast Michael Bruinsma. The young company achieved early success through the import of titles such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Elfenland. With the arrival of Catan and Carcassonne, the name of 999 Games became established. The company translates the best international titles for the Dutch-language market and also develops leading games in-house.

Products and positioning

Market leader in board games in the Benelux, offering games for everyone from quick card games to challenging dice games and modern classics.

  • Catan

  • 30 Seconds

  • Wingspan

  • Carcassonne

  • Beverbende

  • Keer op Keer

  • Clever

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