All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 2012 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 2012 the nominations were announced on the beginning of February. In the end of February 2012 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 🇫🇷 2012
- Tout public 2012 (family game):
Takenoko - Expert 2012 (Expert game):
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases - As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année Prix du Jury 2012:
Olympos - Enfant 2012 (children's game):
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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:
- all As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année vintages individually
- the best "As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année" winners of all years together
- the best of all "As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année" nominees
- all "Tout Public" (Family Game) winners
- all "Expert" (expert game) winners
- all "Enfant" (children's game) winners
For more info on the French board game award, visit the following sites:
List with all As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année 2012 games
Enclosed is a comparison of all As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année 2012 games that can be purchased 2026:
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King of Tokyo
All details & ratingKing of Tokyo is a game where players take on the roles of mutant monsters, robots, and aliens, all competing to become the sole King of Tokyo.
2–6 30 min 8+ Immediately playable -
The Castles of Burgundy
All details & ratingThe Castles of Burgundy is set in the medieval Burgundy region of France, where players assume the roles of aristocrats seeking to expand their princedoms. The game revolves around building settlements, constructing castles, engaging in river trade, mining for silver, and utilizing travelers' knowledge.
2–4 30–90 min 12+ Medium complexityVideo reviews 1 -
Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge
All details & ratingPlayers stack animals in this exciting game for 2-4 participants aged 5 to 99. Flamingos, giraffes, panthers, bats, and iguanas embark on an adventurous journey across a shaky hanging bridge. Each player has three secret stacking tasks involving specific animals, and the first to complete these tasks skillfully wins the game.
2–4 15 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Takenoko
All details & ratingTakenoko is a charming board game set in the Japanese Imperial court, revolving around the care of a giant panda gifted by the Chinese Emperor. Players, as court members, are tasked with managing a bamboo garden for the panda.
2–4 45 min 8+ Easy to learn+ 7 € above the best price40 € at Amazon*Video reviews 1 -
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases
All details & ratingEmbark on a captivating journey through Victorian London alongside the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases. This immersive and challenging game allows you to step into the shoes of a detective, matching wits with Holmes himself.
1–8 60–120 min 13+ Medium complexityVideo reviews 1 -
Sandwich
All details & ratingPlayers collect ingredients to prepare the best possible sandwiches, or at least the least unappetizing ones. Each player starts with nine face-down ingredient cards, which include both traditional and unusual options. After selecting ingredients and creating sandwiches to share with neighbors, players taste each other's creations and score them based on their appeal. The player with the most points after three rounds wins.
3–6 15 min 6+ Immediately playable -
Seasons
All details & ratingSeasons is a captivating card and dice game that transports players to the mystical Argos forest, the venue for the legendary tournament of the 12 seasons. Aspiring sorcerers compete in this three-year contest to become the next archmage of the kingdom of Xidit. Players must skillfully draft cards, manage resources, and adapt to the changing seasons to emerge victorious.
2–4 60 min 14+ Medium complexityVideo reviews 3 -
Giant Dwarf
All details & ratingDwarfs want gold, but their short legs make it hard to collect it quickly. They share a giant for transport, which complicates reaching their desired destinations. Players must manage landscape cards to move the giant and claim gold in various cities while competing with other dwarfs. An advanced variant introduces a storm cloud mechanic for seasoned players.
2–4 20 min 6+ Easy to learn -
Tournay
All details & ratingTournay is a strategic card game set in the historic city of Tournay, Belgium, inviting players to rebuild and flourish the city after its conquest by the Normans in 881. Players take on the roles of city builders, using cards to represent the military, religious, and civil efforts to construct buildings, recruit citizens, and gain prestige. The game's depth comes from managing these cards across three levels and colors, creating a dynamic play environment where strategy and planning are key.
2–4 30–60 min 12+ Medium complexity -
Cubulus
All details & ratingPlayers aim to be the first to create a square of their color on one side of the cube to win. On their turn, they can add a colored ball to the 3x3x3 board by sliding it into position or rearranging the balls in a row. One color of the balls is neutral in a two-player game, adding a strategic element to keep an eye on all sides of the cube.
2–3 20 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Olympos
All details & ratingOlympos is a dynamic board game by Philippe Keyaerts, the designer behind the acclaimed Small World. Set in a mythic interpretation of ancient Greece and Atlantis, Olympos offers a streamlined yet deep civilization-building experience, condensing expansive gameplay into a brisk 60-90 minutes suitable for 2-5 players. Described as a "gamer's game" despite its shorter duration, it challenges players to strategically expand their territories and develop their civilization through innovative mechanics and thematic elements.
2–5 45–90 min 10+ Medium complexity
Frequently asked questions
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