Fedora Games: A Swiss-based Publishing House Born from a Shared Passion

Fedora Games was founded by two Swiss friends united by a shared passion: board games design and creation. We have always been fascinated by the power of games: to bring people together, entertain, and evoke unique emotions. It quickly became clear that we should found an independent publishing house. We wanted to bring original projects to life that fully reflect our vision and values, while contributing to the board game world in Switzerland and beyond.

Our approach is based on a strong conviction: games are much more than simple entertainment. They can become a social driver, a cultural object, and even an educational or therapeutic tool. That’s why, beyond publishing, we offer various fun and creative workshops. These activities allow us to share our passion while offering learning and sharing opportunities for all audiences, from amateurs to professionals. Each workshop is designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and reflection, making games a true tool for personal and collective enrichment.

At Fedora Games, board game creation is also a space for meeting and collaboration. We are committed to working with authors, as we believe in the richness of shared ideas. Each project is an opportunity to build human and creative relationships, which help our publishing house evolve and diversify our catalog.

Fedora Games is above all a human adventure, rooted in Switzerland, but open to the world. We put all our expertise and passion at the service of a single goal: to offer memorable gaming experiences, accessible to all. Join us in this wonderful adventure, where creativity, friendliness, passion, and innovation are the watchwords. Don’t hesitate to contact us for a collaboration or simply to start a conversation about games!

Joël Ferrari

A trained graphic designer, I have always been driven by the desire to create, whether it's visual identities, artisanal mustards, a science fiction novel, or board games. I've been passionate about game creation since I was a child, initially crafting them for my family. This childhood dream finally came to life with the idea of co-founding Fedora Games, allowing me to combine my game ideas with my design skills.

David Amaral

Trained in Fine Arts, I am an artist working across various visual art forms. My passion for board games, acting as a social driver, a cultural object, and an educational and therapeutic medium, led me to volunteer as a facilitator. I subsequently worked at the publisher Helvetiq as a visual content creator and sales representative. My experience in the field and my interest in sharing, as well as in developing curiosity and creativity, allow me to lead various fun and creative workshops for all ages. The desire to create my own games led me to co-found Fedora Games.