Who We Are?

We design, develop, and publish board games with a strong focus on original mechanics and distinctive play experiences, aiming to stand apart from more conventional publishing approaches.

Although based in Belgium, our outlook has always been international. Our games are distributed worldwide through a network of professional partners.

We primarily see ourselves as a general-audience publisher, creating games that are accessible, engaging, and memorable.

That said, depending on production constraints and design intent, we occasionally publish more gamer-oriented titles when it makes sense.

We are not looking to follow trends or replicate existing successes. What matters most to us is whether a game brings something new, surprising, or emotionally engaging to the table.

Sit Down! was born from a natural evolution. With a background in prepress and graphic production, we developed a strong connection to board games and realized we had the internal skills to move from production expertise to full publishing.

We believe we have something to add to the board game landscape: originality, pleasure, and sensations players do not necessarily find elsewhere.

We do not follow a rigid long-term manifesto. Instead, we focus on doing our work as well as possible, one project at a time.

We are constantly looking for:

• original and unconventional game mechanics,
• projects that dare to take risks,
• games that may be challenging to publish due to specific materials or production constraints.

We are open, curious, and attentive to proposals, while remaining selective.

We generally do not seek children’s games or very heavy, highly complex gamer titles, and we avoid projects that feel like variations of existing games.

On average, we publish around two new games per year, in addition to reprints of existing titles.

A major turning point in our history came in 2017, when Magic Maze was nominated for the Spiel des Jahres in Germany.

This nomination marked the beginning of broad international recognition and helped establish Sit Down! as a publisher capable of delivering distinctive and innovative gaming experiences.

The Magic Maze universe has since expanded with several standalone titles and adaptations, including versions aimed at different audiences.

Sit Down! is run by a three-person core team:

• Marie, Art Director
• Michael, Game Scouting & Development
• Didier, Project Management & International Business

We operate as a small, hands-on team and regularly collaborate with freelancers depending on the needs of each project.

Our games are manufactured in China and distributed internationally.

We strive to limit the use of plastic to the strict minimum, favoring production solutions based primarily on cardboard and, where relevant, wood.

We prioritize working with exclusive distributors per territory whenever possible, while remaining flexible when local market conditions require multiple partners.

Our goal is to build long-term, professional relationships and continue expanding our international presence through reliable distribution networks.