Its latest game, Hellbringer, is aimed at experienced fans and has already won over an international audience.
Maxime Gauthier, originally from Saint-Jérôme, has been active in the world of board games for around ten years. With his friend Pascal Bastien, he founded a company specializing in the creation, publishing and distribution of games. Their first title, T'as l'choix entre, is aimed at an adult audience with a daring “party” version, but they have also created a family variation. This first success, with more than 5,000 copies sold, was followed by Chronological, a lighter game, which sold more than 1,000 units in its first year. These experiences led them to develop their latest creation, Hellbringer.
Inspired by the classics
Hellbringer draws its inspiration from video games such as Diablo, dear to Maxime in his childhood. This “Roguelike” card game, described as a mix of role-playing and dark fantasy, invites players to explore dungeons and fight monsters in a dark atmosphere. Unlike other games where eliminated participants wait until the end, Hellbringer always provides opportunities to re-enter the action, promoting continued participation.
“The idea is to include everyone throughout the game. »
— Maxime Gauthier
International recognition
Released in 2024, Hellbringer was distributed in countries including Germany, England, Australia and the United States. The game exploded in popularity after a video by German YouTubers named it one of the top two games of the year. “The whole of Germany bought all my games in English,” says Maxime, still impressed by the scale of the demand.
With an initial production of 500 copies in French and 500 in English, there are already only around 200 copies left in French. A second edition is in the works, with adjustments to improve the player experience.
A creative approach
Maxime Gauthier describes himself as a creator who is never satisfied with the status quo. “There are two types of gamers: those who play and those who rethink games to improve them,” he explains. Hellbringer reflects this spirit of innovation by offering an immersive and collaborative dynamic that appeals to the most demanding enthusiasts.
For those interested, Hellbringer is available on eBay or via a message on the game's official Facebook page (Hellbringer).
