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  • An Interview With Thames and Kosmos
    • Mar 15th 2021
    • Posted by DEE CHAPLEAU

    An Interview With Thames and Kosmos

    This month Mox is shining the spotlight on Thames and Kosmos, who brought us favorites such as Targi and Imhotep. We interviewed their Marketing Coordinator Tom Wetzel to find out more about what sets Thames and Kosmos apart from other publishers. (Mox) Tell us about the history of Thames and Kosmos and your mission. How does that influence your board game catalog? (Tom Wetzel) Thames & Kosmos was founded in 2001 by a science museum director and her son, who saw the great need and demand for better education materials — resources for parents and their children that are more engaging, more effective, more relevant, and more fun. Since then, Thames & Kosmos has published more than 250 unique science kits. In 2015, Thames & Kosmos expanded upon its goal to inspire comprehensive, hand
  • Publisher Spotlight March: Thames and Kosmos
    • Mar 1st 2021
    • Posted by DEE CHAPLEAU

    Publisher Spotlight March: Thames and Kosmos

    In 2001, science museum director Jane Holdsworth found herself looking for better education materials for her son. She took matters into her own hands and founded Thames and Kosmos to begin publishing board games. [KOSMOS is a parent company that has been bringing science to life with books and hands-on science kit since 1822.] Thames and Kosmos works with cherished game designers such as Phil Walker-Harding and Reiner Knizia. They matches the designer’s talent with high-quality game pieces that last a lifetime. Highly regarded by parents, teachers, and members of the toy industry; Thames and Kosmos has received dozens of awards for their titles. Throughout the month of March, we’ll be offering 10% off all Thames and Kosmos titles. Here are a few of our favorites! Exit: The Game Ser