Rackham
Rackham (later, Rackham Entertainment) was a French miniature and role-playing games production company founded in 1997 by Jean Bey, CEO and Creative Director. At its peak, Rackham had over 70 employees, including designers, illustrators, writers, sculptors, painters, and foundry-workers, and were managed by Jean Bey until November 2008. Following the transformation to Rackham Entertainment, Jean Bey retained only his Art Director position and the management of the Sentinel program.
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Miniature wargaming and role-playing game publisher |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Fate | liquidated 2010 |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Confrontation Cadwallon AT-43 Hybrid |
| Website | [ www. rackham. fr] |
The company's main product was the miniature wargame Confrontation, which was translated into five languages and marketed in 41 countries. In 2006 Rackham published the role-playing game Cadwallon set in the world of Confrontation. Also in 2006, Rackham released a sci-fi squad level wargame called AT-43. Rackham has also released a board game called Hybrid.
Beginning in July 2005, Rackham was listed on the Euronext stock market. In October 2008, Rackham re-emerged as Rackham Entertainment.[1][2] In October 2010, Rackham Entertainment Company began liquidation and is now dissolved.[3]
References
- "Rackham Assets Acquired". Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- "Rackham re-emerges as Rackham Entertainment". Archived from the original on 2008-11-01. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
- "Rackham Entertainment". Archived from the original on 2010-11-07. Retrieved 2010-11-04.