The best "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 winners 2024
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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- all "Enfant" (children's games)
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List of the best winners of the As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année 🇫🇷 2024
In this list you will find the best board games that won the As d'Or - Jeu de l'année:
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 20 awards and won 11.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2021
More details for MicroMacro: Crime City- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
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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
More details for Azul- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
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
More details for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
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
Dixit
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
More details for Dixit- 3 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
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
More details for The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
More details for Trio- 3 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Time's Up!
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.
More details for Time's Up!- 4 - 18 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
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.
More details for Outfoxed!- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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
More details for Dune: Imperium- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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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 17 awards and won 11.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2004
More details for Ticket to Ride- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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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 19 awards and won 10.
More details for Akropolis- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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 20 awards and won 9.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2018
More details for The Mind- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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 14 awards and won 5.
More details for 7 Wonders: Architects- 2 - 7 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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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 33 awards and won 19.
⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2011
More details for 7 Wonders- 2 - 7 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Terraforming Mars
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- 1 - 5 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Terraforming Mars
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.
More details for Mysterium- 2 - 7 Players
- 42 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Duplik
- 3 - 10 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Riff Raff
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Riff Raff- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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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 17 awards and won 7.
More details for Takenoko- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Takenoko
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 13 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2014
More details for Concept- 4 - 12 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Colt Express
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
More details for Colt Express- 2 - 6 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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.
More details for Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game- 2 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game
Go Cuckoo!
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Go Cuckoo!- 2 - 5 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
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 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Oriflamme- 3 - 5 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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
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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.
More details for Unlock!: Escape Adventures- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 75 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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.
More details for Res Arcana- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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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
More details for Marrakech- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases
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
More details for Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases- 1 - 8 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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Flashback: Zombie Kidz
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Flashback: Zombie Kidz- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Nacht der Magier
Nominated for 13 awards and won 5.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
More details for Nacht der Magier- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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
- 90 - 115 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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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 21 awards and won 4.
More details for Small World- 2 - 5 Players
- 40 - 80 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Burg Appenzell
Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2007
More details for Burg Appenzell- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
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
More details for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game- 1 - 5 Players
- 120 - 180 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
Hide the Kids!
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
More details for Hide the Kids!- 2 - 8 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Bubble Stories
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Bubble Stories- 1 - 2 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Castle Knights
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2007
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2007
More details for Castle Knights- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Gigamons
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2023
More details for Gigamons- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Master Fox
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Master Fox- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Master Fox
Dream Catcher
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Dream Catcher- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Wicked Witches Way
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Wicked Witches Way- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Mausgetrixt
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Builders: Middle Ages
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
Where's Mr. Wolf?
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Where's Mr. Wolf?- 1 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Legends of Andor
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- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Zwerg Riese
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Zwerg Riese- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
Kraken-Alarm
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
Splash Attack
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Splash Attack- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War
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
My Puzzle Adventure: Dragon
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for My Puzzle Adventure: Dragon- 1 - 99 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 5+ years old
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