Best games released at SPIEL 1992 in Essen 2026

Can't Stop is a classic dice game designed by Sid Sackson, renowned for its blend of luck, risk-taking, and tactical decision-making. It's a game that challenges players to wisely balance their boldness and caution as they aim to complete columns on the game board.

Elfenland is a redesigned version of the original Elfenroads game, set in a mythical elven world. Players, as young elves, embark on a journey across the land to visit as many of the twenty Elfencities as possible. The game is uniquely characterized by its variety of whimsical transportation methods and strategic movement across a network of interconnected cities.

This is a card game for 2 to 6 players. Build apartments, rent them to tenants, and collect rent. Each card you play gives you two options: one side is an apartment, while the other features tenants, roofs, renovations, and special actions. Attract wealthy tenants and send the lowly ones to your opponents’ apartments. You can even bomb buildings, but be careful not to get caught, as careless players may end up in jail.

A dexterity game with a touch of strategy. Players are tasked with building a monument in honor of the great god Prewt by stacking large stones. The challenge intensifies with quirky rituals, such as balancing the stone with the left hand while performing bizarre actions to avoid letting it fall.

1830: Railways & Robber Barons is a renowned title in the 18xx series of board games, known for its intricate strategy and absence of luck-based elements. This game is celebrated for its deep focus on stock manipulation and strategic planning, set against the backdrop of railway expansion in the eastern United States.

The objective is to collect points by consuming duckweed. Each meal increases the strength of the animal of the corresponding color, while reducing the strength of the animal of the opposite color. Players aim to reach the best feeding spots and avoid stronger opponent animals on each turn.