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Helvetiq is a Swiss game publisher, founded in 2008 in Lausanne. What began as a quiz game about Switzerland — founder Hadi Barkat developed it while preparing for his citizenship test — is now an international brand for clever card, board and quiz games. At Charles & Marie you'll find the full Helvetiq range.
What makes Helvetiq special?
Helvetiq games blend knowledge with entertainment: they're quick to learn, cleverly designed and highly replayable. The design is deliberately clean and understated — typically Swiss. Whether as a quick card game between courses or a full-evening strategy game: Helvetiq delivers games that delight adults and families alike.
The Helvetiq range at Charles & Marie
The range includes the bestseller Bandido (cooperative card game), the quiz series WineIQ and SportIQ, strategy games like Omerta and Kompromat, knowledge card games like Geistiger Zucker and Weise Ratschläge, family games like Forest and 4 Senses and the Bierwandern Bayern travel guide. From compact pocket games to full-evening board games — it's all here.
As a gift & stocking filler
Helvetiq games are ideal gifts and stocking fillers: compact packaging, quick to explain and suitable for every age. WineIQ is a classic for wine lovers, Bandido delights as a cooperative game for the whole family, and the knowledge card games are perfect for curious minds.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Helvetiq come from?
Helvetiq was founded in 2008 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The name derives from "Helvetia" (Switzerland) and "IQ" — fitting for a publisher that blends knowledge and play.
What is Bandido?
Bandido is Helvetiq's bestseller — a cooperative card game where all players work together to stop a bandit from escaping. Quick to learn, ages 6+, 1–4 players.
What age group are Helvetiq games for?
Most Helvetiq games are suitable for families from 6–8 years. The quiz games (WineIQ, SportIQ) and strategy games (Omerta, Kompromat) are aimed at adults and teenagers from 14+.
Are Helvetiq games good gifts?
Helvetiq games are perfect gifts: compact, original and suitable for any occasion. WineIQ for wine lovers, Bandido for families, Geistiger Zucker for the knowledge-hungry.
Helvetiq at Charles & Marie — clever games from Switzerland. Quiz games, card games and family games.
