All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe"๐ซ๐ท 2023 winners & nominees compared. 2025
The board game award "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe" is also known as the "French Game of the Year". For the award year 2023 the nominations were announced on 01/25/2023. On 02/23/2023 the winners of the "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe" award were finally presented.
Winners of the As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe ๐ซ๐ท 2023
- Tout public 2023 (family game):
Akropolis - Initiรฉ 2023 (connoisseur game):
Challengers! - Expert 2023 (expert game):
Ark Nova - Enfant 2023 (children's game):
Flashback: Zombie Kidz
All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe" 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'Annรฉe") - 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'Annรฉe vintages individually
- the best "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe" winners of all years together
- the best of all "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe" nominees
- all "Tout Public" (Family Game) winners
- all "Expert" (expert game) winners
- all "Enfant" (children's game) winners
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List with all As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe 2023 games
Enclosed is a comparison of all As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe 2023 games that can be purchased 2025:
That's Not a Hat
Can you remember a few things? It sounds simple, but itโs a challenge! Players give each other gifts and try to recall who gave them what and which gift they have in front of them. If they canโt remember, they must bluff to avoid a penalty point.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 2.
More details for That's Not a Hat- 3 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Akropolis
Akropolis is a strategic board game set in ancient Greece, where players take on the roles of skilled architects competing to build the most prestigious city. The game focuses on urban planning, resource management, and tactical tile placement.
Nominated for 20 awards and won 10.
More details for Akropolis- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
District Noir
Players engage in bluffing and set collection in a two-player game. Each round, players will either play a card to the end of the row or collect the last five played cards. The game ends after four rounds, and players score points based on their collected cards, with a special win condition for gathering all three special cards.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for District Noir- 2 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Stomp the Plank
Players take on the role of mischievous young pirates. They aim to steal treasures from Captain Giraffe's chest while blaming their fellow pirates. Caution is needed; if caught, they'll walk the plank! The first player to fall off loses the game.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 5.
More details for Stomp the Plank- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Magic Mountain
Players aim to pull the apprentices down the mountain before the witches reach the bottom. They place supports on the board to raise the starting area and set up their pieces. By drawing colored will-o'-the-wisps and moving figures along the path, strategic decisions come into play to either advance their apprentices or delay the witches. Winning requires getting four apprentices down the mountain before three witches do, with options to adjust the game's difficulty for more variation.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.
โญ๏ธ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2022
More details for Magic Mountain- 1 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ark Nova
Ark Nova is a strategic board game where players take on the role of zoo planners, aiming to build and manage the most successful modern zoo.
Nominated for 24 awards and won 12.
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More details for Ark Nova- 1 - 4 Players
- 90 - 150 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Challengers!
Challengers! offers a fresh and dynamic deck-management experience, where 1-8 players engage in a tournament-style battle that lasts around 45 minutes, regardless of the number of players. This game stands out by allowing players to encounter a new opponent in each round, pushing the excitement and strategic planning to new heights with every match.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 5.
โญ๏ธ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2023
More details for Challengers!- 1 - 8 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Turing Machine
Turing Machine is a competitive deduction game that presents a unique and intriguing challenge. Inspired by the pioneering work of Alan Turing, the game revolves around the concept of deducing a secret code using an analog proto-computer, a device that operates without electricity or modern technology. This innovative approach sets the stage for a new kind of deduction game experience.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 3.
More details for Turing Machine- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Flashback: Zombie Kidz
Investigate in the world of Zombie Kidz. Your mission is to thwart the nefarious plans of the zombies! This picture-based game features investigative tasks and invites players to embark on a cooperative adventure with friends or family. Discover the story piece by piece through the charactersโ experiences, solving puzzles and uncovering clues to change the future and save the world from horrific monsters.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Flashback: Zombie Kidz- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Carnegie
Carnegie is a board game that delves into the historical and industrial era of the United States, focusing on the life and career of Andrew Carnegie, a prominent figure in the steel industry and a renowned philanthropist. Players engage in strategic management of resources and development to build prestigious companies.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Carnegie- 1 - 4 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Hard to learn
Federation
The universe is divided into many federations that engage in trade, intrigue, and development. One of these federations, still in its early stages with five member planets, seeks to add a new delegation. Players must prove themselves over five years by developing strategies, seizing opportunities, and forming the right alliances, as only one delegation will ultimately be selected based on prestige.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Federation- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
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