The best "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annรฉe"๐ซ๐ท winners 2026
The As d'Or โ Jeu de l'Annรฉe ๐ซ๐ท is a French game award that has existed every year since 1988. It is meanwhile awarded in Cannes at the "Festival International des Jeux" to a board game published within the last 18 months. "As d'Or" means "Golden Ace" (in the sense of the playing card "Ace") and "Jeu de l'annรฉe" means "Game of the Year" โ the prize is thus the French equivalent of the German Spiel des Jahres Award.
Jeu de l'annรฉe and As d'Or were originally two separate game awards. In 2005 the two merged and since then the "As d'Or โ Jeu de l'annรฉe" is awarded together.
For more info, visit the official website of the As d'Or Jeu de l'annรฉe or the Facebook page of the Cannes Festival Internationel des Jeux.
All "As d'Or โ 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") โ 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 โ Jeu de l'Annรฉe vintages individually
- best of all "As d'Or โ Jeu de l'Annรฉe" winners of all years together
- all "As d'Or โ Jeu de l'Annรฉe" Nominees of all years combined
- all "Tout Public" (Family Game) winners
- all "Expert" (expert games)
- all "Enfant" (children's games)
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List of the best winners of the As d'Or โ Jeu de l'Annรฉe ๐ซ๐ท 2026
In this list you will find the best board games that won the As d'Or โ Jeu de l'annรฉe:
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MicroMacro: Crime City
All details & ratingMicroMacro: Crime City is a unique detective game that immerses players into a detailed and expansive cityscape to solve intriguing crimes. The game centers around a large, detailed map of a city where various crimes have occurred. Players become detectives tasked with unraveling these mysteries using the clues scattered across the city.
1โ4 15โ45 min 12+ Immediately playable+ 1 โฌ above the best price16 โฌ at Amazon* -
Trio
All details & ratingTrio is a card game where players search for triplets. The deck consists of 36 cards, numbered from 1 to 12 three times. Players sort their hands from low to high and take turns revealing cards, aiming to collect sets of three matching cards.
3โ6 15 min 6+ Immediately playable -
Skull
All details & ratingSkull is a pure bluffing game: players lay face-down cards of roses and skulls, then bid on how many they can flip without hitting a skull. Two successful challenges win the game โ a steady poker face does the rest.
3โ6 15โ45 min 10+ Immediately playableVideo reviews 2 -
Azul
All details & ratingAzul is a tile-laying game inspired by Portuguese azulejos: as artisans, players draft colored tiles from suppliers and place them in patterns to decorate the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora, scoring points for clever arrangements.
2โ4 30โ45 min 8+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Dixit
All details & ratingDixit is a beautifully imaginative and simple card game that emphasizes creativity and interpretation. Each turn, a player becomes the storyteller, selecting a card from their hand and giving a sentence or phrase inspired by the cardโs image. The other players then choose cards from their hands that they feel best match the storyteller's sentence.
3โ6 30 min 8+ Immediately playable+ 1 โฌ above the best price28 โฌ at Amazon* -
Times Up! The Celebrities Charades Game
All details & ratingTime's Up! is a lively and entertaining charades-based party game, ideal for playing in teams of two or more. It's particularly engaging when played with teams of two. The game revolves around guessing famous historical or fictional characters, with each player contributing to a communal deck of names used across three distinct rounds.
4โ18 90 min 12+ Immediately playable -
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
All details & ratingThe Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is a cooperative trick-taking game that takes players on an adventurous space journey, filled with challenges and strategic gameplay.
2โ5 20 min 10+ Easy to learn+ 1 โฌ above the best price10 โฌ at Amazon* -
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
All details & ratingPandemic 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:
2โ4 60 min 13+ Medium complexity -
Outfoxed!
All details & ratingOutfoxed! invites you into a whimsical detective chase after Mrs. Plumpert's missing prized pot pie. It's a cooperative game where players work together to gather clues, eliminate suspects, and catch the cunning fox before it escapes. The game introduces a unique evidence scanner mechanism that adds a fun twist to deducing the thief among a lineup of potential foxes.
2โ4 20 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Dragomino
All details & ratingThe big moment has arrived. You have been appointed as a "Dragon Trainer" with the chance to encounter dragons on a mysterious island. Compete with other trainers to discover the most baby dragons while searching for dragon eggs.
2โ4 15 min 5+ Immediately playable+ 1 โฌ above the best price21 โฌ at Amazon* -
Ticket to Ride
All details & ratingTicket to Ride offers a delightful and accessible gaming experience that can be grasped in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for both newcomers and seasoned gamers. Designed by the renowned Alan R. Moon, this board game revolves around a railway adventure across North America.
2โ5 30โ60 min 8+ Easy to learn -
The Mind
All details & ratingThe Mind is a unique card game that combines elements of cooperation, intuition, and silent communication. It is as much an experiment in group dynamics as it is a game.
2โ4 20 min 8+ Immediately playable -
7 Wonders: Architects
All details & rating7 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.
2โ7 25 min 8+ Immediately playable1 โฌ below the next retailer39 โฌ at Amazon* -
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.
1โ4 20โ30 min 8+ Easy to learn -
My Puzzle Adventure: Dragon
All details & ratingPlayers solve puzzles that tell stories and immerse themselves in different universes. After assembling the puzzle, they flip the pieces to uncover a narrative, with each piece presenting a small riddle. Help Lina, Sacha, or Timon follow the trail of a missing dragon and rely on sharp observation skills to succeed.
1โ99 30 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Dune: Imperium
All details & ratingDune: 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.
1โ4 60โ120 min 14+ Medium complexity -
7 Wonders
All details & ratingIn 7 Wonders, you step into the role of a leader of one of the seven great cities of the Ancient World. Your objective is to gather resources, establish commercial routes, and assert your military might. The game is not just about managing resources but also about building an architectural wonder that will stand the test of time.
2โ7 30 min 10+ Easy to learn+ 1 โฌ above the best price41 โฌ at Amazon* -
Duplik
All details & ratingIdentik (Meisterwerke) is a fun and fast-paced family and party game that tests players' abilities to describe, draw, and evaluate bizarre images. In each round, one player describes a unique and strange picture while others attempt to draw it based solely on that description. After time is up, the drawings are revealed alongside ten hidden criteria, and each artist decides if their drawing meets the criteria for scoring.
3โ10 45 min 12+ Immediately playable -
Odin
All details & ratingPlayers aim to empty their hands as quickly as possible and send all Vikings into the world. Each round consists of players playing cards from a set featuring six colors numbered 1-9, starting with an initial hand of nine cards.
2โ6 15 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Riff Raff
All details & ratingPlayers engage in a dexterity game where they load wooden "cargo" onto a swaying wooden ship. Items like bottles, sailors, and rats are placed on the ship's body and on three throwing arms extending from the mast.
2โ4 30 min 8+ Immediately playableAt its lowest price in a month22 โฌ at Amazon* -
Mysterium
All details & ratingMysterium 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.
2โ7 42 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Concept
All details & ratingIn Concept, the challenge is to convey words using a network of icons. A pair of players, seated as neighbors, collaborate to select a word or phrase that others must deduce. Working in tandem, they strategically place markers on the available icons on the game board.
4โ12 40 min 10+ Immediately playable+ 10 โฌ above the best price35 โฌ at Amazon* -
Colt Express
All details & ratingColt Express is a fast-paced, action-packed board game set in the Wild West, where players take on the roles of bandits attempting to rob a moving train.
2โ6 40 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Go Cuckoo!
All details & ratingPlayers take a standing stick and place it on the nest. If both ends of the stick are the same color, they can choose to place an egg on it. If not, they continue picking sticks whose top color matches the lid color of the previous stick, up to three sticks. There are penalties for sticks touching the ground or eggs falling from the nest. The first player to place all their eggs can place the cuckoo on the nest and win the game.
2โ5 10โ15 min 4+ 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.
2โ4 45 min 8+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Terraforming Mars
All details & ratingTerraforming Mars is a strategic board game set in the 2400s, where players, representing giant corporations, embark on the colossal task of terraforming Mars. Sponsored by the World Government on Earth, each corporation competes to contribute most effectively to raising the planet's temperature, oxygen level, and ocean coverage to make Mars habitable. While players work together in the terraforming process, they also compete for victory points awarded for their contributions to terraforming, advancing human infrastructure throughout the solar system, and other notable achievements.
1โ5 120 min 12+ Medium complexityVideo reviews 1 -
Marrakech
All details & ratingMarrakech is a strategic board game where players take on the roles of competing rug salespeople in the vibrant and bustling market of Marrakech. The aim is to outsmart your competitors through careful placement of carpets and savvy financial decisions.
2โ4 30 min 6+ Immediately playable -
Oriflamme
All details & ratingOriflamme immerses players in the cutthroat world of medieval politics. After the king's death, players, as leaders of influential families, vie for the throne using strategy and deceit.
3โ5 15โ30 min 10+ Easy to learn -
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 charactersโ experiences, solving puzzles and uncovering clues to change the future and save the world from horrific monsters.
1โ4 30 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game
All details & ratingStar Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game immerses players in the iconic universe of Star Wars, offering a tactical ship-to-ship combat experience. In this game, players assume control of detailed miniatures representing the powerful Rebel X-wings and the agile Imperial TIE fighters, engaging in thrilling dogfights that are a hallmark of the Star Wars saga. The game is not just about controlling ships but also involves strategic planning and execution of maneuvers, making it an engaging experience for fans of tactical combat and the Star Wars universe.
2 30โ45 min 14+ Medium complexityVideo reviews 1 -
Nacht der Magier
All details & ratingThe premise is simple: a board rests on a platform filled with wooden discs, trees, and other objects. In the center lies a ring of light covered by a cardboard disc and a flickering flame, with the cauldrons circling around it. Players aim to push their cauldron towards the ring of light by pressing pieces on the board, but the twist is that the game is played in complete darkness, making everything except the glowing elements invisible.
2โ4 10โ20 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Unlock!: Escape Adventures
All details & ratingUnlock! Escape Adventures is a cooperative card game that captures the essence of escape room challenges. Using a unique combination of card play and a companion app, players work together to search scenes, combine objects, and solve riddles. The game offers a tabletop escape room experience, providing immersive adventures that require strategic thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
2โ6 45โ75 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Bubble Stories
All details & ratingEnter 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.
1โ2 10 min 4+ Immediately playable -
Res Arcana
All details & ratingEmbark on a mystical journey into the enchanting world of Res Arcana, where mages harness the powers of Life, Death, Elan, Calm, and Gold to shape their destiny. Prepare your place of power and engage in a strategic contest to achieve victory.
2โ4 30โ60 min 12+ Medium complexity+ 5 โฌ above the best price30 โฌ at Amazon* -
Hide the Kids!
All details & ratingA hide-and-seek game for 2 to 6 players. One player acts as the wolf and gives the other players 5 seconds to hide their goats in one of seven pieces of furniture. The wolf can then look at 2 pieces of furniture and collect any goats found there, while the undiscovered goats earn points.
2โ8 20 min 4+ Immediately playable -
Castle Knights
All details & ratingPlayers take on the role of knights working together to build three towers before King Duncan returns to his castle. Their only tool is a bizarre device made of satin cord, wooden balls, and something resembling an elastic ponytail holder. The towers to be built are dictated by goal cards, and players must complete the structures before time runs out to collect these cards and win.
2โ4 10โ15 min 5+ Immediately playable -
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.
1โ8 60โ120 min 13+ Medium complexityVideo reviews 1 -
Gigamons
All details & ratingThe final event to join the Guild of Mages is here, focusing on mastering the summoning of Gigamons. Players must find pairs of Elemons to exchange for Gigamons. The one who captures the most Gigamons will be promoted to Elemage after this challenge.
2โ4 15 min 5+ Immediately playable -
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.
1โ4 90โ150 min 14+ For connoisseurs -
Small World
All details & ratingSmall World is a board game where players compete for control of a tiny world, using unique fantasy races and special powers.
2โ5 40โ80 min 8+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Scythe
All details & ratingIn the turbulent 1920s Europa, a period overshadowed by the aftermath of the first great war, a city-state known as "The Factory" stands at the center of attention. This capitalistic powerhouse, renowned for its heavily armored mechs that fueled the war, has mysteriously closed its doors, leaving neighboring nations vying for its secrets.
1โ5 115 min 14+ Medium complexityVideo reviews 1 -
Master Fox
All details & ratingThe 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.
2โ4 20 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
All details & ratingDetective: A Modern Crime Board Game immerses players in the role of true detectives, blending traditional board game elements with modern technology and storytelling. This game offers a unique and interactive experience, as players solve interconnected cases using both physical game components and an online database.
1โ5 120โ180 min 16+ Medium complexity+ 10 โฌ above the best price25 โฌ at Amazon*Video reviews 1 -
Dream Catcher
All details & ratingNothing is worse than a nightmare ruining your night's sleep! Use your observation skills to choose the best stuffed animal to completely cover the disruptive nightmare.
2โ4 15 min 4+ Immediately playable -
Tino Topini
All details & ratingPlayers arrange vegetables and mice under a board that only shows leaves on top. A color die determines which plant players can check, allowing them to remove it if it matches the color. The mouse player wins by removing all the vegetables before all three mice are taken away; otherwise, all other players win.
2โ4 20 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Wicked Witches Way
All details & ratingPlayers command a flying broomstick, mastering it with courage and skill. The goal is to win the race by being the first to cross the finish line while navigating different combinations based on colors, using special cards filled with spells and tricks. Memory, bravery, and cunning will be the key strategies to achieve victory.
2โ6 30 min 8+ Immediately playable -
Where's Mr. Wolf?
All details & ratingWork together to help the farm animals return to their barns before Mr. Wolf arrives. Flip the animal tiles while keeping an eye out for him. Each time you find Mr. Wolf, he moves closer, but finding an animal helps you remember which barn it belongs to. Fill the barns before Mr. Wolf shows up to win together!
1โ4 10 min 4+ Immediately playable -
The Builders: Middle Ages
All details & ratingThe Builders: Middle Ages is a card game where players construct buildings by matching worker skills with building requirements. Strategic use of resources is key to earning points and money through completing buildings.
2โ4 30 min 10+ Easy to learn -
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.
2โ4 20 min 6+ Easy to learn -
Kraken-Alarm
All details & ratingPlayers explore the sea to discover animals with their research ship. Beware of the giant octopus, which will try to envelop your ship. The game features an innovative tilting mechanism that activates when a ship is caught by the octopus. The player who discovers the most different animals wins the game.
2โ4 20 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Legends of Andor
All details & ratingLegends of Andor is a cooperative adventure board game that immerses two to four players in the role of heroes defending a fantasy realm. Designed with a strong narrative focus, the game challenges players to balance strategic decision-making with immersive storytelling.
2โ4 60โ90 min 10+ Medium complexity -
Splash Attack
All details & ratingA fast-paced reaction game where players must quickly respond to dice rolls. Featuring chunky wooden fish in three colors, each with unique patterns, players grab the correct fish based on the rolled colors and shapes. If a player already has the right fish, others call out "Splash Attack!" to grab a red piranha, vying to score by being the fastest. The first player to collect three fish wins the game!
2โ4 15 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Kutnรก Hora: The City of Silver
All details & ratingJoin other ambitious guild leaders in promoting and expanding the famous silver city during its rapid growth in the 14th century. This historical city-building Eurogame accommodates 2 to 4 players, where every action influences the dynamic economic systems.
2โ4 60โ120 min 13+ Medium complexity -
La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War
All details & ratingIn the 1980s, a ruthless battle for dominance in Sicily took place, later known as the "Great Mafia War." Teams of two players compete to take control of Sicily using six different Mafia families, each with special abilities. The game consists of a planning phase to develop strategies and place fighters and secret missions, followed by a combat phase where players reveal and execute their missions. Success depends on the team's ability to combine and coordinate their skills effectively.
4 120โ180 min 16+ For connoisseurs -
Opรฉration Noisettes
All details & ratingA cooperative childrenโs game: help the squirrels recover their entire stash of nuts without waking up the weasel.
1โ4 10 min 3+
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