vIQleS - Nathan - NZ

Despite what was just said by RGaffney, I don't suggest the route of "ask forgiveness, not permission" when it comes to publishing. First of all, boardgames are not a market like internet videos where IP is often stolen and money is made from continued advertising dollars. Cease and Desist orders there are different from publishing where, based on the country of origin, they can sue you for past profits made and damages to their IP.

Also, it could damage your reputation with other boardgame publishers to be known as the "guy who doesn't play fair." Contact the publisher of the IP by email and ask who you can write to in order to find out who owns the rights to card/board game adaptations of the property. Then you can start a dialogue with that person expressing your interest. But be warned that most of these IP deals don't come cheaply. They often deal with large publishers, and expect high returns - and in the board/card game market they often want a lot up front because they know sales will be low. Think in the multiple-thousand dollar range at least.

Good luck with your creations - I've always been a fan of McCaffrey's Pern series, myself.

Yes, the clarification Dralius made is important. I'm assuming that you're trying to publish a game and make sales of it.