COTEN Launches Board Game Business 'COTEN GAMES' with Made-to-Order Sales of 'Libre' and 'Humanistic Approach Cards' Starting May 22

On May 22, 2026, COTEN launched its board game business, 'COTEN GAMES,' and began accepting made-to-order pre-orders for its first titles: the French Revolution-themed card game 'Libre' and the 'Humanistic Approach Cards.'

■ Product Overview

[1] Libre: A card game for 2-5 players themed on the French Revolution.
- Playtime: Approx. 25 minutes | Target Age: 10+ | Number of cards: 81
- Price: 3,500 JPY (tax included)

[2] 9 Approaches to Humanistic Thinking (Humanistic Approach Cards):
A card set developed in collaboration with BOARD GAME RESORT GAW. It summarizes 9+1 perspectives to help incorporate the attitude of recognizing inherent assumptions and re-evaluating the world from multiple viewpoints into daily life.
- Price: 3,500 JPY (tax included)

[3] Libre + Humanistic Approach Cards Set:
A bundle of [1] and [2].
- Price: 6,800 JPY (tax included)

General Information:
- Made-to-order pre-order period: May 22, 2026 – June 12, 2026
- Scheduled delivery: Late August
- Developers: COTEN GAMES, COTEN GAMES × BOARD GAME RESORT GAW
- Purchase site: https://cotengames.com/

■ About 'Libre'
'Libre' is a card game based on the French Revolution, featuring five competing factions: royalty, nobility, clergy, bourgeoisie, and the sans-culottes. Players compete for victory points by acquiring character cards and utilizing action cards. The rules are simple: play a card from 1 to 10 from your hand, and the highest number takes the central card. However, winning too much targets you for the 'guillotine,' leaked information disadvantages you, and sometimes intentionally losing is the best strategy. The chaos of the French Revolution is condensed into a 30-minute experience. The three action cards are 'Guillotine' (execution), 'Loyalty' (recruitment), and 'Exile' (forcing onto others), featuring historical design details.

■ About the 'Humanistic Approach Cards'
These cards summarize practical perspectives to practice 'humanistic attitudes' in daily life. COTEN defines this attitude as 'recognizing inherent assumptions and re-evaluating the world from multiple perspectives.' This set was developed to make the knowledge shared on COTEN RADIO easier to apply daily. It includes perspectives like 'Seeking causes outside of humans' and 'Imagining multiple reasons,' with the 9th perspective reflecting ideas from the community. They can be used not only as a game but also to review content or reflect on emotional situations.

■ Why is COTEN making board games?
COTEN GAMES aims for experiences where humanistic attitudes arise practically with physical participation. We aim to be a medium that connects 'learning' to 'practice,' ensuring that while the game is fun, it slightly changes how the world is viewed after playing.

■ CEO Ryunosuke Fukai's Comment
'While studying history, I have felt that people are unconsciously embedded in the assumptions of their environment and era. To realize those assumptions and re-evaluate the world, both 'knowledge' and 'experience' are needed. Board games provide pseudo-experiences at low cost. We want to support people in taking perspectives back from play to slightly alter their daily viewpoint.'

■ Game Designer T (Klasen Taisei)'s Comment
'In an era with increasing online interactions, the value of meeting in person is rising. We want to increase games in Japan where anyone can easily access humanistic knowledge. We will create opportunities to gather, learn, experience, and think together while enjoying the game.'

■ About BOARD GAME RESORT GAW
A board game resort located at the foot of Mount Yatsugatake in Hara Village, Nagano Prefecture. Managed by analog game master Chihiro Adachi, it provides fully customized programs from about 1,000 board games, including corporate training and team building for one group per day.

■ Made-to-Order Details
Products are sold on a made-to-order basis. Orders are accepted on the official website during the period, then produced and shipped collectively after the deadline. Additional orders are not accepted after the period ends.