All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 2023 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 2023 the nominations were announced on 01/25/2023. On 02/23/2023 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 🇫🇷 2023
- Tout public 2023 (family game):
Akropolis - Initié 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'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 2023 games
Enclosed is a comparison of all As d'Or – Jeu de l'Année 2023 games that can be purchased 2026:
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That's Not a Hat
All details & ratingCan you remember a few things? It sounds simple, but it’s 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 can’t remember, they must bluff to avoid a penalty point.
3–8 15 min 8+ Immediately playable -
Akropolis
All details & ratingAkropolis 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.
1–4 20–30 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Stomp the Plank
All details & ratingPlayers 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.
2–4 15–20 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Magic Mountain
All details & ratingPlayers 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.
2–6 15 min 5+ Immediately playable+ 3 € above the best price23 € at Amazon* -
District Noir
All details & ratingPlayers 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.
2 10–20 min 10+ Immediately playable -
Flashback: Zombie Kidz
All details & ratingInvestigate 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 characters’ experiences, solving puzzles and uncovering clues to change the future and save the world from horrific monsters.
1–4 30 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Challengers!
All details & ratingChallengers! 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.
1–8 45 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Turing Machine
All details & ratingTuring 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.
1–4 20 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Ark Nova
All details & ratingArk 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.
1–4 90–150 min 14+ For connoisseurs+ 7 € above the best price47 € at Amazon* -
Carnegie
All details & ratingCarnegie 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.
1–4 90–120 min 12+ For connoisseurs+ 4 € above the best price27 € at Amazon* -
Federation
All details & ratingThe 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.
2–4 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs+ 9 € above the best price60 € at Amazon*
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
That's Not a Hat currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.
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Most games on this list support 1 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.
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