All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 2016 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 2016 the nominations were announced on the beginning of February. In the end of February 2016 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 🇫🇷 2016

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 2016 games

Enclosed is a comparison of all As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année 2016 games that can be purchased 2026:

This list was last updated on June 22, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. 7 Wonders Duel

    7 Wonders Duel

    7 Wonders Duel takes the essence of the classic 7 Wonders and refines it for an intense two-player experience. It retains the thematic elements of building a civilization through acquiring various types of cards, but it introduces unique mechanics suited for a duel.

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    2 30 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 2 € above the best price
    23 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  2. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

    Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

    Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 offers an extraordinary gaming experience as a cooperative campaign game, immersing players in an overarching story-arc that unfolds over 12-24 gripping sessions. The duration depends on your group's performance and the fate of the world. Here's an overview of this thrilling journey:

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    2–4 60 min 13+ Medium complexity
  3. Mysterium

    Mysterium

    Mysterium is a cooperative mystery-solving game set in the 1920s, where players take on the roles of mediums trying to solve a murder at a Scottish mansion, guided by a ghost who communicates through visions.

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    2–7 42 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 7 € above the best price
    42 € at Amazon*
  4. Pluckin' Pairs

    Pluckin' Pairs

    Pluckin' Pairs captures the spirit of classic party games by encouraging players to match images to score points, but it allows for more individual freedom as everyone plays alone. In each round, eleven images are laid out, and players secretly form pairs based on similarities, writing them down on their sheets. Points are awarded based on how many players match the same pairs, with the player having the highest score after a set number of rounds declared the winner.

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    3–8 50 min 12+ Immediately playable
  5. Mafia de Cuba

    Mafia de Cuba

    Mafia de Cuba sets players in Havana, 1955, where they find themselves among don Alessandro's "faithful" henchmen at a pivotal moment. The game begins as the Godfather leaves his prized cigar box, laden with diamonds hidden beneath a layer of cigars, in the care of his associates while he attends to urgent matters. This box becomes the center of intrigue, as players decide whether to betray the trust placed in them or remain loyal to the mafia's code.

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    6–12 10–20 min 10+ Immediately playable
    Video reviews 1
  6. Master Fox

    Master Fox

    The famous Master Fox is getting old and is searching for a successor among the brave forest bandits. This is your chance to prove your skills as a thief and take his place! To impress the old fox, you must complete missions and bring him the greatest loot from the nearby cabin.

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    2–4 20 min 7+ Immediately playable
  7. T.I.M.E Stories

    T.I.M.E Stories

    T.I.M.E Stories is a unique narrative-driven board game that blends elements of role-playing, exploration, and puzzle-solving. It offers an immersive experience as players take on the role of temporal agents sent on missions to prevent disruptions in the space-time continuum.

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    2–4 90 min 12+ Medium complexity
    Video reviews 1
  8. Clomping Creatures

    Clomping Creatures

    A cheerful snake crawls across the intersection, but suddenly someone stomps over its back. Players mimic the movements of animals by tapping with their fingers and hands on the backs of others. The player who correctly guesses the most animals and skillfully imitates their movements wins.

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    3–5 10–15 min 6+

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

7 Wonders Duel (À la carte 2016 card game award Winner) 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 6 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

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