The best "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 winners 2026

The As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 🇫🇷 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'année" means "Game of the Year" - the prize is thus the French equivalent of the German Spiel des Jahres Award.

Jeu de l'année and As d'Or were originally two separate game awards. In 2005 the two merged and since then the "As d'Or - Jeu de l'année" is awarded together.

For more info, visit the official website of the As d'Or Jeu de l'année or the Facebook page of the Cannes Festival Internationel des Jeux.

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 of the best winners of the As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 🇫🇷 2026

In this list you will find the best board games that won the As d'Or - Jeu de l'année:

This list was last updated on June 6, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. MicroMacro: Crime City

    MicroMacro: 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.

    Nominated for 22 awards and won 11.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2021

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    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  2. Trio

    Trio 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.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 2.

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    • 👥 3 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  3. Skull

    Embark on a journey of bluffing and suspense with Skull & Roses. This game is the epitome of strategic cunning, where every move unfolds in the minds of the players. Each participant starts by placing a face-down card, gradually revealing them one by one. The thrill escalates as players confidently claim the ability to uncover cards adorned only with roses. But beware, as opponents can challenge and bid to reveal even more cards. The highest bidder must then courageously unveil the specified number, hoping for a bed of roses and not the dreaded skull. Successfully navigating this bluffing showdown requires a poker face and unwavering eye contact, with victory hinging on two successful challenges.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

    More details for Skull
    • 👥 3 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Skull

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  4. The As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 🇫🇷 is a French game award that has existed every year since 1988. Since 2009, it also awards an extra prize for the best expert game of the year. 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 "As"), Jeu de l'année in English "Game of the Year" and "Expert" means "expert" - so the award is more or less French equivalent to the German Kennerspiel des Jahres Award - but goes even more into really board game experts... so this list may well contain real board game hunks.

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  5. Azul (Spiel des Jahres 2018 winner)

    • Game of the Year+18Game of the Year
    • Family GameFamily Game
    • Tile-LayingTile-Laying
    • RenaissanceRenaissance
    • DraftingDrafting
    • Set CollectionSet Collection
    +84 more

    Azul invites you to step into the captivating world of Portuguese artistry and craftsmanship. This board game draws inspiration from the introduction of azulejos, originally white and blue ceramic tiles, by the Moors. The tiles found a new home in Portugal when King Manuel I, during a visit to the Alhambra palace in Southern Spain, was enchanted by the exquisite Moorish decorative tiles adorning its interior. Filled with awe and inspiration, the king promptly ordered the embellishment of his own palace in Portugal with similar decorative tiles. As a skilled tile-laying artist, you are tasked with the prestigious mission of adorning the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora.

    Nominated for 30 awards and won 19.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2018

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Azul (Spiel des Jahres 2018 winner)

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  6. Dixit (Spiel des Jahres 2010 winner)

    Dixit 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 card’s image. The other players then choose cards from their hands that they feel best match the storyteller's sentence.

    Nominated for 20 awards and won 10.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2010

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    • 👥 3 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  7. Times Up! The Celebrities Charades Game

    Time'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.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

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    • 👥 4 - 18 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  8. The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020 winner)

    The 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.

    Nominated for 26 awards and won 13.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020

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    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  9. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

    • BGG Top 100+11BGG Top 100
    • CooperativeCooperative
    • Nature & FarmingNature & Farming
    • CampaignCampaign
    • LegacyLegacy
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    +67 more

    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:

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 12.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2016

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 13+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  10. Outfoxed!

    Outfoxed! 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.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  11. Dragomino (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2021 winner)

    The 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.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 5.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2021

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  12. The As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 🇫🇷 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 that has been published within the last 18 months. As d'Or means "golden ace" (in the sense of the playing card "As") and Jeu de l'année in German "Spiel des Jahres".

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  13. Ticket to Ride (Spiel des Jahres 2004 winner)

    Ticket 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.

    Nominated for 18 awards and won 12.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2004

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    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  14. The Mind

    The 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.

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 9.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2018

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  15. 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.

    Nominated for 15 awards and won 5.

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    • 👥 2 - 7 Players
    • ⏱️ 25 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  16. 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.

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    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  17. My Puzzle Adventure: Dragon

    Players 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.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 👥 1 - 99 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  18. 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.

    Nominated for 20 awards and won 8.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2022

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    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  19. 7 Wonders (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2011 winner)

    In 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.

    Nominated for 34 awards and won 20.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2011

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    • 👥 2 - 7 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  20. Duplik

    Identik (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.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2010

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    • 👥 3 - 10 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  21. Odin

    Players 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.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

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    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 7+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  22. Riff Raff

    Players 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.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  23. 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.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.

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    • 👥 2 - 7 Players
    • ⏱️ 42 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  24. Concept

    In 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.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2014

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    • 👥 4 - 12 Players
    • ⏱️ 40 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  25. Colt Express (Spiel des Jahres 2015 winner)

    Colt 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.

    Nominated for 18 awards and won 8.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2015

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    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 40 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  26. Go Cuckoo!

    Players 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.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

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    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 - 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 4+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  27. Takenoko

    Takenoko 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.

    Nominated for 18 awards and won 7.

    More details for Takenoko
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Takenoko

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  28. Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)

    Terraforming 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.

    Nominated for 27 awards and won 14.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)
    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)

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  29. Marrakech

    Marrakech 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.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2008

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  30. Oriflamme

    Oriflamme 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.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

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    • 👥 3 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  31. 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 characters’ experiences, solving puzzles and uncovering clues to change the future and save the world from horrific monsters.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 7+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  32. Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game

    Star 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.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 5.

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    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game

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  33. Nacht der Magier

    The 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.

    Nominated for 13 awards and won 5.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  34. Unlock!: Escape Adventures

    Unlock! 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.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

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    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 75 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  35. 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.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 👥 1 - 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 Minutes
    • 🧒 4+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  36. Res Arcana

    Embark 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.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 2.

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  37. Hide the Kids!

    A 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.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009

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    • 👥 2 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 4+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  38. Castle Knights

    Players 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.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2007

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2007

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 - 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  39. Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases (Spiel des Jahres 1985 winner)

    Embark 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.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1985

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    • 👥 1 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 13+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases (Spiel des Jahres 1985 winner)

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  40. Gigamons

    The 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.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2023

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  41. 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 25 awards and won 13.

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    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 - 150 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
  42. Small World

    Small World is a board game where players compete for control of a tiny world, using unique fantasy races and special powers.

    Nominated for 22 awards and won 5.

    💰 24% cheaper on Amazon than at other retailers

    More details for Small World
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 40 - 80 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Small World

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  43. Scythe

    In 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.

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 10.

    More details for Scythe
    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 115 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Scythe

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  44. 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.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 7+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  45. Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game

    Detective: 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.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 4.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019

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    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 120 - 180 Minutes
    • 🧒 16+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game

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  46. Dream Catcher

    Nothing 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.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Dream Catcher
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 4+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  47. Tino Topini

    Players 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.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2012

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    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  48. Wicked Witches Way

    • As d'OrAs d'Or
    • FantasyFantasy
    • Family GameFamily Game
    • MemoryMemory
    • Real-TimeReal-Time
    • Large GroupsLarge Groups
    +3 more

    Players 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.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Wicked Witches Way
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  49. Where's Mr. Wolf?

    Work 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!

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    More details for Where's Mr. Wolf?
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 Minutes
    • 🧒 4+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  50. The Builders: Middle Ages

    • As d'OrAs d'Or
    • Family GameFamily Game
    • MedievalMedieval
    • City BuildingCity Building
    • DraftingDrafting
    • Set CollectionSet Collection
    +4 more

    The 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.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for The Builders: Middle Ages
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  51. Giant Dwarf

    Dwarfs 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.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Giant Dwarf
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  52. Kraken-Alarm

    Players 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.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2010

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2010

    More details for Kraken-Alarm
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  53. Legends of Andor (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2013 winner)

    Legends 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.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 7.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2013

    More details for Legends of Andor (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2013 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  54. Splash Attack

    • As d'OrAs d'Or
    • DexterityDexterity
    • Kids' GameKids' Game
    • AnimalsAnimals
    • Dice GameDice Game
    +2 more

    A 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!

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Splash Attack
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 5+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  55. Kutná Hora: The City of Silver

    • As d'OrAs d'Or
    • Tile-LayingTile-Laying
    • MedievalMedieval
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    • Variable PowersVariable Powers
    +3 more

    Join 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.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

    More details for Kutná Hora: The City of Silver
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 13+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  56. La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War

    • As d'OrAs d'Or
    • Hidden TraitorHidden Traitor
    • MilitaryMilitary
    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Worker PlacementWorker Placement
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    +3 more

    In 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.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War
    • 👥 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 120 - 180 Minutes
    • 🧒 16+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
  57. Opération Noisettes

    • As d'OrAs d'Or
    • CooperativeCooperative
    • DexterityDexterity
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • Kids' GameKids' Game
    • AnimalsAnimals
    +2 more

    A cooperative children’s game: help the squirrels recover their entire stash of nuts without waking up the weasel.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Opération Noisettes
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 Minutes
    • 🧒 3+ years old
  58. The As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 🇫🇷 is a French game award that has existed every year since 1988. Since 2009, it also awards an extra prize for the best expert game of the year. 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 "As"), Jeu de l'année in German "Spiel des Jahres" and "Expert" means "expert" - so the award is more or less French equivalent to the German Kennerspiel des Jahres - but goes even more into really board game experts... so this list may well contain real board game hunks.

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