Cédrick Chaboussit
Cédrick Chaboussit was a highly respected French board game designer known for his ability to blend deep, innovative mechanics with rich historical and atmospheric themes. He passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 52, following a battle with cancer. His passing was met with widespread tributes from the global tabletop community, recognizing him as a designer who prioritized "passion over volume" in his…
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creations. Chaboussit was celebrated for several titles that became staples in modern board gaming: Lewis & Clark: The Expedition (2013): His breakout hit, which introduced a unique "hand-building" mechanic. It remains one of the most acclaimed historical strategy games for its tight management and beautiful integration of theme. Glow (2020): Known for its striking black-and-white aesthetic and clever dice-rolling/combination mechanics. Shamans (2021): A critically acclaimed hidden-role trick-taking game that blended social deduction with traditional card play. Discoveries: The Journals of Lewis & Clark (2015): A standalone dice-based follow-up to his first major success. Tea for 2 (2020): A charming two-player adaptation of the classic "War" card game mechanics set in an Alice in Wonderland theme.
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Designed 16 games
| Eyes on the Prize | 2016 | 0 | |
| Lost Explorers | 2021 | 0 | |
| Dawn | 2024 | 0 | |
| Secret Santa | 2023 | 0 | |
| Lost Explorers: Promo Cards Promo | 2021 | 0 | |
| Lewis & Clark: Promo Cards Promo | 2020 | 0 | |
| Lewis & Clark: Cédrick Chaboussit | 2014 | 0 | |
| Lewis & Clark: Uwe Rosenberg Promo | 2014 | 0 |