A Norwegian publisher for games people gather around.
Cockerel Games is a complete publisher for board games and card games. We help creators develop, test, produce, market, and distribute their visions worldwide, while also developing our own games.
Publishing takes a team
We make games too. We know the feeling.
Nobody likes to be greeted with a wall of text, so we hid ours behind three clicks.
What we make and who we work with
Founded in Norway, we make our own board and card games and partner with creators to bring their games to players around the world. The people and vision behind each game stay at the heart of the process.
The questions every game brings
With great games comes great responsibility, and plenty of questions. Will it play well? Can we make it? Who will love it? We ask ourselves the same things about our own games, so we know the excitement and the tough calls firsthand.
How we help bring your game to life
We listen to what you want to make, then build a practical plan together, with the right people and support for your game. Our team brings together game development, graphic design, technology, creative direction, and project management. We support games through development, prototyping, play-testing, production, marketing, and distribution.
Always moving.Always grounded.
We approach every game with curiosity, listening to its creators and testing ideas to understand what makes it worth playing.
In other words
Curious
We take responsibility for our commitments, communicate when plans change, and work alongside creators through every stage of publishing.
In other words
Dependable
We communicate openly about decisions, expectations, and trade-offs, so our partners can make informed choices.
In other words
Straightforward
We consider the player experience throughout development, from learning the rules to the moments that bring people back to the table.
In other words
Player-focused
We make considered decisions about development, production, and promotion, respecting the resources and creative work behind each game.
In other words
Thoughtful
Meet the team
Where big ideas meet "friendly" rules debates.
Drag to explore
Kim-Erik Aanes
Project management
Kim-Erik brings more than 20 years of experience as a founder and has been building businesses since he was 17. He uses that experience, creativity, and practical sense to move projects from ideas into completion. Outside work, he enjoys cooking and spending a possibly unhealthy amount of time with games.
Read the full team storyEmil Johansen
Digital & technology
Emil brings his passion for technology and creative solutions to everything he does, from website development to laser engraving and 3D printing. He is always looking for ways to improve a product and brings a sharp eye for detail to the work. When he is not working, he is playing games or watching The Simpsons—a series he has watched from start to finish too many times to count.
Read the full team storyChristian Sivertsen
Game development
Christian is a self-taught 3D animator and experienced game developer who brings technical skill and a drive to create. With Cockerel Games behind him, he is ready to turn bold concepts into memorable games. When he is not at the computer, he can be found outdoors looking for actual gold.
Read the full team storySimen Nyland
Creative direction
Simen is an award-winning director with a precise eye for detail, planning, and promotional content. His creative direction brings our projects to a higher level, combining a sharp visual sense with a wonderfully unconventional mind. When he is not working on his next film, he enjoys playing Fortnite and creating TikTok content.
Read the full team storyMarius Hollås
Graphic design
Marius brings a distinctive creative flair shaped by graphic design, street art, and much more. He helps turn ideas into a visual identity with character. Away from the next billion-dollar idea, he enjoys cooking vegetarian food, listening to drum and bass, and spending time with his cats.
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