All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 2001 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 2001 the nominations were announced on the beginning of February. In the end of February 2001 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 🇫🇷 2001

  • Super As d’Or 2001:
    Blokus

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:

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List with all As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 2001 games

Enclosed is a comparison of all As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 2001 games that can be purchased 2026:

This list was last updated on June 15, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Blokus

    Blokus

    Blokus is an abstract strategy game known for its simple rules and deep strategic gameplay. It features colorful Tetris-shaped pieces that players aim to place on the board.

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    2–4 30 min 7+ Easy to learn
    5 € below the next retailer
    25 € at Amazon*
  2. Cartagena 1: The Escape

    Cartagena 1: The Escape

    2000 Edition

    Cartagena is a thematic board game based on the historical 1672 pirate jailbreak from the fortress of Cartagena. It blends strategy and tactical movement with a strong pirate theme.

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    2–5 45 min 8+ Easy to learn
    57 % cheaper than at other retailers
    17 € at Amazon*
  3. River Dragons

    River Dragons

    River Dragons is a dynamic and strategic board game where players aim to cross a river by building a network of planks over foundational stones. The challenge comes from the fact that each player plans their moves secretly and simultaneously, leading to unexpected outcomes and interactions as players' paths cross and plans collide.

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    2–6 30 min 8+ Easy to learn
  4. Funny Bunny

    Funny Bunny

    The first player to get one of their bunnies to the top of the hill wins. Players take turns drawing a card to either move one of their bunnies or rotate the carrot on the board, which opens and closes holes. Any bunny that lands on an open hole or has one beneath it falls off the board, and a player is out of the game if they lose all four of their bunnies.

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    2–4 30 min 4+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    30 € at Amazon*
  5. Quits

    Quits

    The goal is to be the first player to remove three marbles from the board. This cunning strategy game allows players to change the route by moving shifting squares, which can throw off either player entirely. Decide whether to move a marble or shift a square, but watch out, as your opponents aim to win first. Suitable for 2 or 4 players, with no option for 3 players.

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    2–4 20 min 8+ Easy to learn

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Blokus 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 4 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

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