All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 2022 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 2022 the nominations were announced on 02/05/2022. On 24.02.2022 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 🇫🇷 2022

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 2022 games

Enclosed is a comparison of all As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 2022 games that can be purchased 2026:

This list was last updated on June 13, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. 7 Wonders: Architects

    7 Wonders: Architects

    7 Wonders: Architects invites 2-7 players into a fast-paced race to leave a lasting legacy in the ancient world by constructing an architectural marvel. Each player starts with an unconstructed wonder and embarks on a journey to gather resources, develop their society, and achieve greatness.

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    2–7 25 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    39 € at Amazon*
  2. Dune: Imperium

    Dune: Imperium

    Dune: Imperium is a strategic deck-building game inspired by the iconic Dune universe, incorporating elements from both the recent film adaptation and the classic novels. Players lead one of the Great Houses in the interstellar political landscape of the Landsraad.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ Medium complexity
    + 2 € above the best price
    32 € at Amazon*
  3. Pin Pon!

    Pin Pon!

    Attention! The siren at the fire station has just sounded an alarm because a fire has broken out! Players must work together in Pin Pon! to arrive on time, assist the firefighters, and extinguish the flames to save the burning house.

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    2–4 15 min 3+ Immediately playable
  4. Lost Ruins of Arnak

    Lost Ruins of Arnak

    Lost Ruins of Arnak is an adventurous board game that blends deck-building with worker placement, set on an unexplored island filled with remnants of an ancient civilization.

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    1–4 30–120 min 12+ Medium complexity
    + 14 € above the best price
    55 € at Amazon*
  5. Bubble Stories

    Bubble Stories

    Enter the world of Bubble Stories through two adventures where players are the heroes. Explore new locations by flipping cards to discover what lies ahead and uncover hidden treasures at the end of each journey. In the first scenario, search for friends in school, visiting places like the classroom, playground, or gym to complete your quest.

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    1–2 10 min 4+ Immediately playable
  6. Happy City

    Happy City

    Become the mayor of your own mini-metropolis! Buy buildings to attract residents, increase their happiness, and earn income while balancing growth and citizen satisfaction for your final score. The game offers two modes: a family version and an expert version that features more interaction and strategy.

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    2–5 20–30 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    26 € at Amazon*
  7. Cartaventura: Lhasa

    Cartaventura: Lhasa

    Travel on the trail of explorer Alexandra David-Neel to India and Tibet. Find the route to the temple or escape the claws of the white tiger. Overcome the Himalayas on foot and gather enough money to complete your adventure.

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    1–6 45 min 10+ Immediately playable
    3 € below the next retailer
    8 € at Amazon*
  8. My First Castle Panic

    My First Castle Panic

    Players cooperate to defend their castle against monsters in a simplified version that promotes educational skills like recognizing colors and shapes and solving problems. Monsters follow a designated path toward the colorful castle, marked by specific colors and shapes. Players use cards featuring cute defenders that match these attributes to capture monsters and prevent the castle's destruction.

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    1–4 20 min 4+ Immediately playable
  9. Living Forest

    Living Forest

    Living Forest is a captivating board game where players become nature spirits, striving to protect a sacred forest and its tree from the destructive flames of Onibi. With the help of animal guardians, players work to save the forest through a combination of strategy, luck, and cooperation.

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    1–4 40 min 10+ Easy to learn
  10. Oltréé

    Oltréé

    The empire once waged a relentless war against the Witch King, the high priest of all monsters. Although victorious, the realm suffered immense losses and fell into a dark age filled with strife and ruin. Players take on the role of brave Rangers, tasked with helping the inhabitants of a satrapy by rebuilding a stronghold and completing missions assigned by their hierarchy while overcoming various challenges and unexpected events along the way.

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    2–4 60 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 16 € above the best price
    76 € at Amazon*
  11. Nouvelles ContRées

    Nouvelles ContRées

    Explore books and immerse yourself in literary landscapes filled with imagination and surprise. In this cooperative game, you become novel explorers navigating through a jungle of words to discover the hidden meaning at the heart of a story. Players place their camp marker in a book and work together to advance by guessing which bookmark the pathfinder has chosen based on a few lines read from the text. Completing personal tasks adds another layer of challenge as you strive to uncover the book's secrets.

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    2–6 60 min 10+ Easy to learn
  12. IKI - A Game of Edo Artisans

    IKI - A Game of Edo Artisans

    In IKI: A Game of EDO Artisans, players are transported to the bustling streets of historical Edo (now Tokyo), specifically the renowned Nihonbashi district. This game offers a vivid portrayal of life in Edo, where an estimated one million people, including townspeople and samurai, thrived. The vibrant shopping culture of Nihonbashi, with its array of shops selling kimonos, rice, and other goods, forms the backdrop for this immersive game.

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    2–4 60–90 min 14+ Medium complexity

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