Global tabletop publisher asmodee is officially making its debut at PAX Australia 2025 (October 10–12 at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre). The company, formerly known as VR Distribution, is bringing a blockbuster showcase filled with fan-favorite titles, exclusives, and special events.

Among the highlights is the presence of Kevin Hovdestad, Director of Brand Development at CATAN Studios, who will be on hand throughout the weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of CATAN.

CATAN 30th Anniversary Celebrations

Visitors can try the refreshed CATAN 6th Edition, featuring updated visuals and upgraded components. Fans can also take part in themed activities across the weekend, including:

• CATAN Dice Chase – Collect all five resource dice and score one of 100 premium dice per day (300 total).
• CATAN Connect – A rapid-fire experience for 10+ players, available only at conventions.
• Challenge the Champions – Go head-to-head with CATAN tournament winners Elliot Yap and Kaleb McGillivray-Seaton for the chance to win Exit: The Game – Adventures on CATAN.

Star Wars: Unlimited Exclusives

Fans of a galaxy far, far away can dive into Star Wars: Unlimited with demos of the latest set, Legends of the Force. Players will also score an exclusive Darth Tyranus promo card (while stocks last).

Even bigger is the reveal of a collector’s edition promo box, limited to just 500 units. Priced at $199.95, the set includes six unique droid card variants in a special R2-D2-themed case.

Showcase Lineup of Tabletop Hits

The asmodee booth will spotlight some of the hottest tabletop games, including:

• The Sims Board Game, Flip 7, Piles, That Sound Game, Happy Mochi, Hitster
• From Big Potato Games: Don’t Fall For It, Totally You, Mine Turtle, Chameleon, Can’t Say Umm, Block Party
• From Exploding Kittens studios: Coyote, Horrible Therapist, Giants Moving Tiny Furniture, Exploding Pigeon, Exploding Kittens Board Game, Little Secret
• Legendary IP adaptations: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship Trick, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, Pandemic: Fate of Fellowship, Duel for Middle Earth, The Witcher: Gwent The Card Game, Path of Destiny

More Than Just a Booth

asmodee is also the presenting partner of TGDA’s DevCon 2025, helping support Australian tabletop designers and emerging creators.

“This is more than a booth, it’s a celebration of play,” said David Nye from Asmodee. “From global blockbusters to indie gems, there really is something for everyone who likes to play and we couldn’t think of a better place to celebrate our official arrival in Australia than PAX.”

Fans can book play sessions, demos, and tournaments through Aftergame to secure their place.

Whether you’re hunting exclusive CATAN dice, battling in Star Wars: Unlimited, or exploring indie gems, asmodee’s arrival at PAX Aus 2025 is set to be one of the biggest tabletop highlights of the year.