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Matagot is a French publisher known for their beautifully designed strategy board games that provide engaging and thoughtful gameplay.

About Matagot

Founded in France in 1998, Matagot has become a leading publisher of strategy board games for all ages. With a focus on beautiful artwork and immersive gameplay, Matagot aims to create games that bring people together for fun and meaningful interactions.

Two of Matagot’s most popular titles are Treasure Island and Raptor. In Treasure Island, 2-5 players take on the roles of pirates sailing around the island of the famous novel, looking for treasure while avoiding the dreaded Long John Silver. With variable player powers and a thrilling action selection mechanic, players experience the excitement and treachery of seeking treasure.

In Raptor, 2 players face off in an asymmetrical game of dinosaurs vs scientists. One player controls a pack of ferocious velociraptors trying to hunt down scientists and escape the lab. The other player takes the role of the scientists working to contain the raptors. With strategic card play and clever hidden movement, Raptor provides nail-biting fun.

With games featuring stunning artwork, creative themes, and top-notch gameplay, Matagot has cemented itself as a premier board game publisher. Their titles Treasure Island and Raptor exemplify Matagot’s commitment to producing fun and engaging board games for all types of players.

The most popular products right now

Matagot: Galactic Renaissance Board Game

GALACTIC RENAISSANCE – Following Inis, Galactic Renaissance is the second installment of the “Political Trilogy” by designer Christian Martinez and publisher Matagot. Throughout Galactic Renaissance, you build your team, adding new specialists — each one unique — to the core in your deck of cards. With this team, you discover new planets and systems, reconnect with lost civilizations, expand your influence, build embassies, and sow disorder in opposing factions — all in an effort to score victory points faster than your opponents. Sending emissaries to new planets, for example, allows you to discover new civilizations or cement relationships on known planets. Opponents may try to convince a planet to join them instead with their own emissaries, causing disorder in the process.

$84.98

Matagot Pan's Island Board Game

It’s panic in Neverland. Peter Pan’s sworn enemy, Captain Hook, has kidnapped the lost children! Peter, Tinker Bell, Wendy, Lily, John and Michael try to make sense of the visions they receive as they search for the lost children all the while evading the ever-vigilant Captain Hook! Pan’s Island is a cooperative game. The players form a team and help each other to win by finding 4 lost children. The game is lost if the players run into Captain Hook 5 times!

$49.99

Matagot Raptor Board Game

Hidden in the bushes, a team of scientists are looking for one raptor’s family but their survival instinct prevail. They need to be really careful and well-prepared because one mother will make every sacrifice to protect her young. In Raptor, you can play the dinosaur group or the scientists team. Whichever side that you choose you will need plans your tactics and strategy to reach one of your objectives and win the game.

$26.99

Matagot Treasure Island Board Game

Long John Silver’s crew has committed mutiny and has him cornered and tied up ! Round after round, they question him about the location of his treasure and explore the island following his indications… Or his misdirections? Who knows… The old sea dog is surely planning an escape, after all, after which he will definitely try to get his treasure back… This is a game of bluffing and adventure, where one player embodies Long John, trying to mislead the others in the search for his treasure. The hunt reaches its climax with Long John’s escape, when he will make a final run to get the booty for himself!

$59.99

Matagot Revive Board Game

Revive civilization, 5000 years after everything was destroyed. Lead your tribe and explore the frozen earth. Harness its resources. Recruit surface survivors to your cause. Build factories with powerful machines. And populate ancient sites to relearn your tribe’s forgotten technologies.Revive is a game for 1-4 players with asymmetric player powers, highly variable setup, and no fighting or direct conflict. Playing through the 5-part campaign unlocks additional contents, and once all contents have been unlocked, the game can be replayed indefinitely.

$64.99

Matagot Level 10 Board Game

Level 10 is a cooperative card game. Players are not competing but striving together to help Izzy play through all 10 levels in each of the 5 worlds. Players will play cards one by one to a 5 by 10 grid to (hopefully) complete the game. Each world Izzy visits will be represented by the different rows of cards on the table. To win, players must play all 40 Level Cards and all 10 Reset Cards to the grid. If a player cannot play a card on their turn, the players (and Izzy) will lose.

$9.99

Why Choose Matagot

Beautiful, immersive artwork

Matagot Games feature stunning art and components that draw you into their thematic worlds. From the lush tropical island of Treasure Island to the sleek labs of Raptor, the visual design makes every game an adventure.

Innovative, strategic gameplay

Matagot Games offer fresh mechanics that keep gameplay exciting. Players get unique abilities and must carefully plan their moves, like sailing around to find treasure or trapping raptors as scientists.

Fun themes and narratives

Whether you're uncovering hidden treasure as pirates or containing dinosaur outbreaks as scientists, Matagot Games let you step into fun new roles and stories. The gameplay builds an engaging narrative.

Easy to learn

While having strategic depth, Matagot Games are accessible to learn and start playing quickly. New players can jump right in and enjoy these games with experienced gamers.

Replayability

With variable setups, powers, and more, no two games play the same. You'll want to explore different strategies and interactions over multiple game sessions.

For all skill levels

Matagot titles are great for families, kids, and expert gamers alike. The rules adapt for ages, and the gameplay remains competitive and satisfying.

Hear what customers say

With a busy job and two young kids, finding quality family time can be tough. That's why I'm so glad we discovered Matagot's Treasure Island board game! This thrilling game of pirates hunting for treasure has become a weekly highlight in our home. The artwork makes you feel transported to the high seas, and gameplay keeps us engaged for hours, collaborating and scheming as we vie for gold. Even our 5-year-old can play along. I've never seen a board game so adept at bringing all of us together for an immersive adventure! The variable player powers and card mechanics make this a new experience every time we play. Treasure Island is worth its weight in gold for facilitating fun family bonding time. I can't recommend it highly enough.
John Smith
John Smith
As a middle school teacher, I'm always looking for games to get my students excited while teaching strategy and critical thinking. Matagot's Raptor board game is an absolute win! Having students team up as scientists trying to contain a raptor outbreak is thrilling and hysterical. The gameplay mechanics are brilliant - students have to collaborate, think ahead, and use problem-solving skills to trap raptors. And the artwork makes them feel like they're in an action movie! Raptor gets their hearts racing while immersing them in strategic gameplay. As both an entertaining and educational experience, this board game has become a classroom favorite. I wish I had discovered Matagot's titles years ago!
Sandra Dee
Sandra Dee
As a longtime gamer, I'm quite picky about board games but Matagot never disappoints. I recently played Treasure Island for family game night and we were hooked! The theming is so immersive, and the variable player powers keep gameplay exciting. Having asymmetric abilities and competing for treasure really captures the pirate adventure spirit. And the action selection mechanic is genius - you have to plan your moves carefully while anticipating opponents. This game is easy to learn but offers next-level strategic play. Between the gorgeous art, fun pirate theme and smart mechanics, Treasure Island has instantly become a top favorite. Matagot is clearly committed to making games with phenomenal replay value.
Michael Chen
Michael Chen
With stunning artwork and fun narrative themes, Matagot games stand out on our game shelf. Recently, we broke out Raptor for some head-to-head play. One player being scientists and the other a raptor pack creates such hysterical, tense moments! The push-and-pull gameplay had us completely immersed as we tried to either trap dinosaurs or escape the lab. With strategic card play, we had to really think through our moves. The unique game concept made this unlike any other board game experience. We were on the edge of our seats the whole game! For smart mechanics, gorgeous design, and pure entertainment, you can't find better than Matagot's lineup of games.
Julie Taylor
Julie Taylor
As parents of two elementary schoolers, we're always trying to find screen-free activities. Matagot's Treasure Island has been an amazing board game for family game night! The pirate theme is so whimsical and adventurous for kids, and the gameplay is a blast. We're able to guide our 6- and 8-year olds while still making it challenging enough for adults. The strategy of sailing the board to seek treasure keeps us all engaged for hours. And the artwork transports us right into the story! This game is easy to learn, with incredible replayability from the variable powers. Treasure Island hits the sweet spot for fun, interactive family time. We're so grateful to Matagot for this gem. Our kids can't get enough, and neither can we!
Andrew Lee
Andrew Lee

FAQs

Treasure Island supports 2-5 players. The variable player powers and shifting alliances as pirates seek treasure keep the game exciting regardless of the number of players.

Matagot games like Treasure Island and Raptor are suitable for ages 10 and up. The rules are easy to learn but offer strategic play for adults. Parents can guide younger kids.

No prior knowledge is needed – the games bring these themes to life! The gameplay and components draw players into the immersive world and narrative.

For Treasure Island, games last around 60-90 minutes. Raptor games take approximately 30-45 minutes as players try to outsmart their opponent.

Matagot games feature innovative gameplay mechanics, beautiful immersive artwork, engaging themes, and strategic depth perfect for family game nights or more advanced gamers.

Yes! Many Matagot games have expansions to add variability, and some have spawned sequels, like Raptor having a sequel Raptor: Blind Spot.

Matagot games are available at most major online retailers like Amazon and at local board game stores. Limited versions can be found via Matagot’s website.

Yes, Matagot publishes games in over 25 different languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and more.

Absolutely, Matagot has an extensive catalog of lighter family games as well as deeper strategy titles for more advanced gamers. But all focus on fun gameplay.