Boss Stage, Inc.

Who We Are

Where Worlds Collide

At Boss Stage, Inc., we publish tabletop experiences that bring iconic franchises to life. From anime and manga to video games and beyond, our games put fans at the center of the action—challenging them to think strategically, play boldly, and settle the ultimate question:

Who would win?

We build games that celebrate fandom, reward mastery, and create unforgettable moments at the table.

Our Story

For nearly two decades, we’ve been creating games that evolve alongside the communities who play them.

What drives us hasn’t changed: to make games that are accessible without sacrificing depth, authentic to the worlds they represent, and designed to grow over time. Whether you’re a longtime competitor or picking up your first deck, our goal is the same—to deliver exciting matchups, meaningful choices, and experiences that keep you coming back for more.

UniVersus Timeline

Boss Stage, Inc. acquires UniVersus, bringing the game's publishing, organized play, and community under one roof. The acquisition marks a new chapter for the company and a long-term commitment to the players and local game stores that support the game.

A milestone year of growth and collaboration. UVS Games expands its publishing slate with major UniVersus releases, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Critical Role.

A defining year for UVS Games. UniVersus introduces the Challenger Series, a new product format designed to welcome more players into the game, while a long-term partnership with Critical Role takes shape. Beyond UniVersus, UVS Games broadens its reach with the release of Star Trek: Star Realms, developed in partnership with Paramount and Wise Wizards Games.

Jasco Games becomes UVS Games, marking a bold evolution for the company. The rebrand introduces a modern identity and reflects a renewed focus on premium publishing, global partnerships, and long-term growth across tabletop gaming.

POW! Interactive acquires Jasco Games after a $20 million funding round, giving the publisher new backing to expand its games and pursue additional acquisitions. The deal marks the start of the company's next chapter under new ownership.

Asmodee USA takes over English distribution for the My Hero Academia Collectible Card Game, which launches in October and brings a new wave of players into the ecosystem. The release accelerates the transition from UFS to UniVersus and reinforces the game's place as a multi-IP competitive platform.

Jasco announces UniVersus, a refreshed version of UFS with new card backs, card frames and updated rules. My Hero Academia is revealed as its first flagship release, giving the new era a major anime anchor.

Jasco releases the Cowboy Bebop Collectible Card Game, officially bringing Spike, Vicious, Faye and the Bebop crew into UFS. The anime crossover marks a major step in Jasco's anime licensing push and opens the door to the crossover-heavy direction that would come to define UniVersus.

Street Fighter returns to UFS after nearly a decade away, bringing the world warriors back to the table as a standalone collectible card game. Capcom Platinum Series celebrates Darkstalkers and Mega Man with an all-foil collection of 247 cards, pairing fan-favorite reprints with new character versions and 29 new Mega Man cards.

Jasco releases UFS Mega Man: Battle for Power and Red Horizon: Blood Omen, growing its original Red Horizon universe alongside licensed favorites and proving UFS could thrive on both iconic franchises and homegrown stories.

Jasco expands its licensed lineup with Dragon Ball Z, Cowboy Bebop, Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, setting up a new wave of UFS sets, board games and miniatures. The deals push the company beyond a single fighting-game license and deepen its ties with Capcom.

Jasco Games forms a licensing partnership with CAPCOM, bringing Mega Man into UFS for the character's 25th anniversary and announcing Mega Man: The Board Game. The deal also brings Darkstalkers back and deepens Jasco's relationship with CAPCOM, setting the stage for Street Fighter's return to UFS in 2017.

Jasco Games acquires publication rights to the Universal Fighting System (UFS), taking stewardship of one of the industry's most ambitious crossover card games. Its first booster set, Red Horizon, introduces an original Jasco IP to the system, setting the stage for its future evolution.

Fantasy Flight Games acquires UFS following the closure of Sabertooth Games, keeping the system in production with new releases like Soulcalibur IV and Tekken 6.

The Universal Fighting System launches with Street Fighter and Soulcalibur III, following an early Penny Arcade battle box and turning Sabertooth Games' crossover concept into a full collectible card game.

The Universal Fighting System (UFS) is created by Sabertooth Games, establishing the foundation of a system built on competitive play, iconic characters, and crossover appeal.

Jasco Games is founded with a focus on bringing players together through tabletop experiences.