Kawaii Lab Games lands in ACD Distribution catalog

Kawaii Lab Games, a Florida-based family-owned card game maker, has added its products to the ACD Distribution catalog, opening a wider route into U.S. specialty retail. The move could help the company reach more game stores, hobby shops and independent retailers while boosting visibility at industry events like ACD Expo.

Why it matters: - Kawaii Lab Games now has a broader path into physical retail across the United States. - The ACD Distribution catalog can put the brand in front of game stores, hobby toy stores and independent retailers that already use the channel. - The move also strengthens Kawaii Lab Games’ credibility in a crowded specialty retail market.

What happened: - Kawaii Lab Games announced that its games are now available to retailers through the ACD Distribution catalog. - The company is based in Florida and is family owned. - The announcement was dated Oct. 14, 2026. - Daniel López de Medrano Jr., cofounder of Kawaii Lab Games, led the negotiation with ACD.

The details: - Kawaii Lab Games makes fast, easy-to-learn card games with memorable characters and a kawaii aesthetic. - The catalog includes Carrot BOOM!, Screaming Billy, Tic-Tac Twist, 1-2-3 Monkey Flip!, Cruising Duck Mystery and BattleMatch. - The games are designed with accessible rules and quick gameplay. - Kawaii Lab Games says the products are meant to appeal to both children and adults. - Retailers can order the products directly through ACD Distribution. - The new relationship can also create exposure through the ACD ecosystem, including ACD Expo. - ACD Expo brings together publishers, retailers and specialty stores to discover products and build business relationships.

Between the lines: - The distribution deal gives Kawaii Lab Games a more established route to specialty buyers without relying only on direct sales. - ACD Expo could help the company collect market feedback and test how retailers respond to a young family-oriented brand. - The company’s focus on quick-to-play, screen-free games fits the kind of products many specialty stores look for in family game aisles.

What's next: - Kawaii Lab Games plans to use the ACD channel to expand product availability and deepen relationships with specialty stores. - López de Medrano Jr. said ACD Expo is important because it gives the company a chance to tell its story directly to retailers. - The company expects in-person retail exposure to help it present its games to specialized buyers and show how the games play in minutes. - Retailers interested in carrying the line can now order through ACD Distribution.

The bottom line: - Kawaii Lab Games is betting that a major distributor will help turn a young indie brand into a wider retail presence across the U.S.