All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 1996 winners & nominees compared. 2026

The board game award "As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année" is also known as the "French Game of the Year". For the award year 1996 the nominations were announced on the beginning of February. In the end of February 1996 the winners of the "As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année" award were finally presented.

Winners of the As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année 🇫🇷 1996

All "As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année" years listed individually

The "French Game of the Year" has been awarded since 1988. Originally there were two different awards ("As d'Or" and "Jeu de l'Année") – but in 2005 they merged into one award. We have created separate lists for you for all years, all award types (family, expert, children's game) as well as all nominees:

For more info on the French board game award, visit the following sites:

List with all As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année 1996 games

Enclosed is a comparison of all As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année 1996 games that can be purchased 2026:

This list was last updated on June 20, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Kaleidos

    Kaleidos

    The game includes four identical sets of ten paintings, each depicting a scene filled with various objects. Up to four players or teams use their own set, displayed on stylish cardboard easels for better visibility. Players have sixty seconds to list as many items starting with a provided letter as they can find in the scene, scoring points based on how many lists an object appears on.

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    2–12 60 min 10+ Immediately playable
  2. Magic: The Gathering

    Magic: The Gathering

    Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a highly influential collectible card game (CCG) that has shaped the genre since its inception. Players take on the roles of planeswalkers, powerful wizards engaging in strategic duels.

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    2–6 20 min 13+ Medium complexity
  3. Avalam

    Avalam

    Score points by building "towers" of 1 to 5 game pieces topped with your own color. Stack any piece or combination of pieces on a neighboring piece of the combo. Each color on top scores one point.

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    2 30 min 8+ Easy to learn
  4. Upwords

    Upwords

    Upwords offers a unique twist on the classic word-building game format by allowing players to stack letters on top of existing ones to form new words, elevating the strategic depth and dynamism of play. This engaging board game challenges players not only to think across and down but also vertically, introducing a three-dimensional aspect to word creation.

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    2–4 90 min 8+ Easy to learn
  5. Triolet

    Triolet

    Triolet is a number game where players aim to create "15" using three stones on a board. Players place 1, 2, or 3 stones in a crossword puzzle style. Additional points are gained for creating combinations of 15 or placing all three stones in one turn, with special spaces allowing for comeback opportunities. The game ends when all stones are used, and the player with the most points wins.

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    2–4 30 min 8+ Easy to learn

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Kaleidos currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

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