The Asmodee Group announced it has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire Polish distributor and publisher Rebel SP. Z O.O. The deal will give Asmodee direct access to the fastest growing game market in Europe.

“We are delighted to establish a deeper partnership with Rebel and strengthen our position in Poland,” said Asmodee Group CEO Stephane Carville. “Rebel and Asmodee have been partners for more than 10 years and this next step will allow us to bring our board games and those of our publishing partners to a new level in Poland.”

Rebel SP. S O. O. was founded in 2003 by Piotr Katnik. Headquartered in Gdansk, Rebel deals in distribution, sales, and publishing, and is the owner of the largest online tabletop game shop in Poland.

“We are proud to join the Asmodee Group,” said Rebel CEO Piotr Katnik. “The Polish market is very demanding and wants top quality products and service. As a part of the Asmodee Group we will be able to strengthen and diversify our board game and card game ranges enabling us to bring the very best games from the hobby market to the largest possible audience in Poland.”