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1939 Games
Small game development studio that focus on wwii gaming experiences
About 1939 Games
1939 Games is an independent game development studio headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, with a presence in Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 2015 by brothers Gudmundur and Ivar Kristjansson, the company specializes in creating World War II-themed gaming experiences.
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The company's flagship product is "KARDS," a free-to-play digital collectible card game (CCG). Launched on Steam in 2019, KARDS distinguishes itself by blending traditional CCG mechanics with elements inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. This allows players to engage in strategic online battles, commanding historically-inspired military units from various nations involved in the conflict.
The business model for 1939 Games revolves around the free-to-play model for KARDS, likely generating revenue through in-game purchases such as card packs, cosmetic items, and other content that enhances the player experience without creating a "pay-to-win" environment. The company has successfully raised capital to support its growth, including a $5.3 million funding round to expand KARDS to mobile platforms, thereby broadening its market reach to a wider audience of casual and strategy gamers.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Sector
- Consumer Services
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Investors
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Series A7 investors entered at this stage
Tencent
Crowberry Capital
Sisu Game Ventures
Hilmar Veigar Petursson- SPSeoul Investment Partners
Korea Investment Partners
Woori Technology Investment
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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