WizKids Games—or WizKids, Inc.—was originally an American Seattle-based company that first made its mark in the game industry producing collectible miniatures wargames. Founded in July 2000, the company's goal was to develop a format that made it easy to begin playing traditional miniature games by eliminating the need for cumbersome charts and source books. He focused his efforts on creating games that were both affordable and playable right out of the box.