The best games from Friedemann Friese 🇩🇪👨 2025
Looking for a really good game from game designer Friedemann Friese 👨? Then we have just the thing: the list with the best Friedemann Friese games 2025.
Who is Friedemann Friese anyway?
Friedemann Friese has been designing dice, card & board games since 1992. The game designer hails from Stadthagen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland🇩🇪, was born in 1970 and currently lives in Bremen, Deutschland. He is also known as der Bruder von Christian Anders.
Friese's first game Landlord he developed in 1992 at the age of 22 - so he has been designing games for over 33 years. Famous Friese games are for example Power Grid, Friday, Fauna oder Fabled Fruit.
Quirky & Green
Friedemann Friese is known for combining interesting gameplay with quirky themes. Besides, he likes the color green... which goes so far that he uses the color on the cover of all his designs and has dyed his hair green. He also likes to start every word in his game titles with the letter ""F"", although this feature is sometimes lost in the English versions of his titles.
How good are "Friedemann Friese" games?
There are 6 games by Friedemann Friese in our Top1000 games list, making Friese the #37 best game author out of a total of 708 authors in our database.
More information about Friese
More information about Friese can be found on:
- Friese's BGG profile
- Friedemann Friese's Facebook page
- official Friedemann Friese website
- Wikipedia entry for Friese
List of best games by Friedemann Friese 2025
In this list we have listed the best board games that Friedemann Friese either designed himself - or was involved in designing.
Unfortunately, not all of Friedemann Friese's games are currently available. In the following list you can find all dice, board & card games by Friedemann Friese that you can buy 2025:
Fauna
Fauna is a captivating educational board game that invites 2-6 players to explore the animal kingdom. Each round, players are presented with a single animal, identified only by name and picture, and they must guess various aspects of its biology such as weight, length, height, tail length, and notably, the geographic regions where the animal resides. The game incorporates a strategic element where players place their tokens on a large map or on scales to indicate their guesses. Once a player places their token on a particular area or measurement, no one else can choose the same spot for that round, adding a competitive twist to the guessing game. Accuracy is rewarded with points, and even near misses can earn a player some credit, but incorrect guesses result in tokens being temporarily removed from play. The game proceeds through several rounds, each featuring a new animal, until a player reaches the predetermined score to win, typically after 8-12 rounds.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2009
More details for Fauna- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Fuji Flush
Fuji Flush is an energetic and engaging card game that combines simple rules with strategic depth, making it perfect for both casual gamers and those looking for a quick, entertaining play session. The game's objective is straightforward: be the first to get rid of all your cards. However, achieving this goal requires savvy hand management, timely collaboration with others, and knowing when to strike out on your own.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Fuji Flush- 3 - 8 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Fuji Flush
Fabled Fruit
Fabled Fruit is a unique and evolving board game set in a vibrant forest teeming with delectable fruits. Players find themselves in a race to gather and mix these fruits into the most delicious juices. As part of the innovative Fable game series, Fabled Fruit offers a dynamic gameplay experience that changes and evolves with each play, yet unlike legacy games, it can be reset and replayed from scratch without permanent alterations.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Fabled Fruit- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Fabled Fruit
Friday
Friday, part of Friedemann Friese's Freitag-Project Series, unfolds the tale of Robinson Crusoe and his loyal partner, Friday. Stepping into Friday's shoes, players navigate the challenges of Robinson's arrival on the island, disrupting your peaceful existence. The objective is clear: assist Robinson in surviving the island and prepare him for a showdown with incoming pirates.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Friday- 1 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fool!
More details for Fool!Foppen is a classic trick-taking game with a twist. Players attempt to get rid of all their cards quickly by playing one card in each trick. If you play the lowest card in a trick, you are deceived and must pass in the next trick, preventing you from shedding a card. The new edition accommodates 4 to 8 players, making it more enjoyable for larger groups.
- 4 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Fool!
Terra
More details for TerraTerra is a trivia-based party game that marries the thrill of geographical discovery with the fun of educated guessing. A spiritual successor to Friedemann's FAUNA, this game shifts the focus from animals to a wide array of geographic information, challenging players to approximate answers to questions about landmarks, historical events, and natural wonders. With a dual-sided board featuring both Metric and Imperial measurements and 300 diverse topics across oversized cards, Terra invites players to venture guesses on everything from the length of the Golden Gate Bridge to the number of sculptures on Easter Island.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Felicity: The Cat in the Sack
Felicity: The Cat in the Sack is a clever and engaging auction-style game where players aim to collect the most valuable cats while avoiding the less desirable ones. The game involves bluffing and strategic bidding, as players use their mice to bid for cats hidden in a sack.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Felicity: The Cat in the Sack- 3 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Full Throttle!
More details for Full Throttle!Wild moped racers are ready to tackle the track with their souped-up bikes! While the riders may be crazy, you and your friends choose to enjoy the thrill safely by betting on the races instead. As the mopeds race around the track, players assess the situation each round and wager on their favorite bikes to see who will cross the finish line first.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Power Grid
Power Grid is a strategic board game that combines elements of network building and commodity trading. Players aim to supply power to the most cities as their networks expand.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 5.
More details for Power Grid- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Power Grid
Fearsome Floors
Fearsome Floors (also known as Finstere Flure), designed by Friedemann Friese, is a race game with a thrilling twist. Set in a treacherous dungeon, players must navigate their way to safety within a limited number of turns, all while avoiding a monstrous creature that roams the corridors in search of its next victim.
Nominated for 3 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004
More details for Fearsome Floors- 2 - 7 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Split Personality
What do you do when you need to quickly draw the left side of Queen Elizabeth II? You sketch a half crown, a dress, but everyone else has finished yelling while you're just getting started on the queen's face. Now, it’s up to your left neighbor to save both of you, although they may not be thrilled about who they have to draw.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Split Personality- 4 - 30 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Fauna Junior
More details for Fauna JuniorThis version of Fauna is designed for younger players and focuses on animals. It is a quiz game where players guess the animal's habitat, weight through comparisons, whether it lays eggs, and its diet. The first player to guess correctly earns 2 points, while others earn 1 point, making Fauna Junior simpler than the original Fauna.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Fast Forward: FEAR
More details for Fast Forward: FEARAre you afraid of ghosts, or do you face the danger and scare your opponents? It is a fast-paced card management game centered around ghost hunting.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Fast Forward: FEAR
Power Grid Deluxe: Europe/North America
More details for Power Grid Deluxe: Europe/North AmericaPower Grid Deluxe: Europe/North America is a standalone game in the Power Grid universe, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the original Power Grid game. This deluxe edition boasts a double-sided game board featuring maps of Europe and North America, newly designed wooden components, and a completely new deck of power plants, including some that use natural gas. The game also introduces an enhanced two-player experience called “Against the Trust” and new overview cards for resource refills.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Fast Forward: FORTRESS
More details for Fast Forward: FORTRESSA large fortress looms in the distance, and it must be yours! Accept the challenge to conquer the fortress and outsmart your friends to become the dominant ruler of the kingdom. Players start a Fast Forward game without reading the rulebook beforehand, discovering the rules as they play through a pre-sorted deck of cards. It takes twelve games to fully explore the system, after which it can be reset for the same or different groups.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Fast Forward: FORTRESS
Fast Flowing Forest Fellers
A fast-paced river rafting game where brave lumberjacks gather for their traditional rafting race. Players use clever maneuvers to outsmart opponents and gain an edge in this action-filled race. With simple rules and engaging gameplay, it offers a fun experience for families and hardcore gamers alike, featuring double-sided game boards for varied racing scenarios. Beautiful graphics and uniquely designed game pieces enhance the immersive atmosphere.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Fast Flowing Forest Fellers- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fast Sloths
More details for Fast SlothsPlayers take on the role of sloths, cozy and lazy creatures enjoying a vacation with other animals. While the energetic animals explore, sloths prefer to be carried around to collect tasty leaves without much effort. The game features a unique mechanic where players use cards representing various animals to facilitate movement, and interaction among players drives the gameplay without random elements. Enjoy over 256 combinations of animals on the massive game board, with more expansions planned for additional fun.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fast Forward: FORTUNE
More details for Fast Forward: FORTUNERoles rotate and tension rises as players aim for a new high score. The goal is to score more points than your opponents, but in Fatal, high numbers alone won't secure victory—bonus points are essential.
- 3 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Fast Forward: FORTUNE
Unexpected Treasures
More details for Unexpected TreasuresPlayers are on a mission to collect old furniture from a junkyard and sell these items to make a profit. The game rewards those who act quickly, as players can only take home a limited number of pieces at a time. Additionally, they must stay vigilant against a thief who is looking to steal their collected goods.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Immediately playable
Fancy Feathers
Players embark on a quest for noble pheasants on behalf of their baroness. They navigate a simple yet tricky path, collecting valuable cards while avoiding nuisances. The game supports up to six players, but to play with more than two, additional copies are needed for a sufficient number of animal cards and tokens.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Fancy Feathers- 2 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Famiglia
Famiglia is a strategic card game that plunges players into the gritty underworld of mafia power struggles. Each player vies to outmaneuver their opponent, cleverly leveraging the unique abilities of four distinct mafia families to assemble the most formidable gang. The game unfolds as a tense duel where every move counts, and the right combination of cunning and strategy will secure victory.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Famiglia- 1 - 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Stich-Meister
More details for Stich-MeisterStich-Meister is a trick-taking card game where players change the rules before each round. The game consists of two decks: one with 60 cards in four colors numbered from 1 to 15, and another with 60 rule cards.
- 3 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Five Cucumbers
More details for Five CucumbersFive Cucumbers is a trick-taking game where the goal is to avoid winning the last trick. Players can either win a trick by playing a card of equal or higher value or must play their lowest card. The player who wins the last trick ends up with cucumbers, and those who collect more than five are eliminated from the game, leading to a showdown between the final two players.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Gipfelkraxler
More details for GipfelkraxlerTo conquer the summit, players must be the first to bring two of their goats to the top. This requires a mix of luck with dice rolls and keen timing to seize opportunities. Each path up the mountain has specific dice combinations, with more challenging rolls needed as players approach the summit. Players can push their own goats forward or send opponents' goats back down the mountain. The winner is the first to get two goats to the top.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Friese's Landlord
More details for Friese's LandlordFrieses Wucherer is back! This debut game from Friedemann Friese invites players to become ruthless landlords aiming to maximize their profits by renting out properties to various tenants. Use action cards to gain advantages or defend against attacks, all while navigating the chaos of competitive real estate. The player who extracts the most money from their tenants ultimately wins.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Turbo Taxi
More details for Turbo TaxiTurbo Taxi is a competitive puzzle game reminiscent of Ricochet Robot. Each player has 12 identical pieces representing a network of city streets, and they must rearrange their pieces to connect designated markers on a 3x3 grid while complying with certain routes for yellow and black taxis. The game can also be played solo, challenging players to complete the grid in the shortest time possible.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Fire!
More details for Fire!Aliens are attacking, and only you can defend Earth. Charge your weapons and destroy all extraterrestrials before losing too much energy! The danger increases with each level—are you ready to face the challenges and conquer all 9 stages?
- 1 - 2 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fresh Fish
More details for Fresh FishIt’s market day! As an aspiring merchant, you attempt to secure the best spots for your market stalls. Only the trader with the freshest goods will attract the most customers.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Finished!
Finished! is a puzzle-solving game that offers a fresh take on solitaire. Players manage a chaotic workday by sorting a deck of 48 mixed cards over eight rounds, using various actions to manipulate the cards. Winning involves sorting all cards from 00:01 to 00:48, and the game includes four difficulty levels for added challenge.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Finished!- 1 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fine Sand
More details for Fine SandYou spend your vacation on the beach, enjoying peaceful moments until the urge to build a sandcastle strikes. Suddenly, a competition arises as everyone begins constructing their own castles with limited materials. Players must use their resources wisely to win, while also having the option to offload unwanted materials to neighbors. Fine Sand employs a unique card system, allowing players to adapt their strategies across multiple sessions, including a captivating solo campaign.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Fine Sand
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