Magazine returns after 36 years

Jeux & Stratégie, a French magazine that ceased publication in 1990, is set to return as a print publication in 2027, nearly four decades after its original run.

New focus on game culture

The revived magazine aims to treat games as cultural objects comparable to cinema, literature, or comics, with an emphasis on analysis, interviews, and coverage of unpublished games, rather than traditional ratings or buying guides.

Print-only format with no ads

The first issue, scheduled for April 2027, will be a 116-page print-only magazine with no advertisements, measuring 163 × 240 mm. It will be designed as a collectible object meant to be played with and kept.

Crowdfunding for pre-sales

The project requires 4,000 pre-sales through a crowdfunding campaign on Ulule, which is an all-or-nothing campaign ending on November 12. Each copy will cost 24 €, with free delivery in France.

Led by experienced art director

Émilien Guillon, an art director in the press for over 20 years and founder of Les mille liens, is leading the project. The magazine will be supported by a team of journalists, game authors, and illustrators.

Interactive and diverse content

The magazine will cover all types of games, including board, role-playing, video, wargames, and card games, without requiring specialized knowledge. It will also feature unpublished games, such as puzzles, labyrinths, and a dungeon crawler played with the magazine’s pages.

Building on past heritage

While not a direct reproduction of the 1980s version, the magazine will honor its legacy of respect for games and their popularization, focusing on the expertise of journalists, game creators, and researchers.

Reader support is crucial

The success of the magazine depends entirely on reader support, with the project’s continuation contingent on achieving the required pre-sales goal.