The best games from Richard Borg 🇺🇸👨 2025
Looking for a really good game from game designer Richard Borg 👨? Then we have just the thing: the list with the best Richard Borg games 2025.
Who is Richard Borg anyway?
Richard Borg has been designing dice, card & board games since 1987. The game designer hails from Connecticut, USA🇺🇸, was born in 1948 and currently lives in Orlando, Florida, USA🇺🇸. Borg is married and has two children.
Borg's first game "Doubter's Dice/Liars Dice/Bluff" he developed in 1986 at the age of 38 - so he has been designing games for over 39 years. Famous Borg games are for example Memoir '44, BattleLore & Commands & Colors: Ancients.
At first rather simple games
"As far back as I can remember, games have always been an integral part of my life!" -- Richard Borg
Borg had always had board games as a hobby, but it wasn't until the end of the 1980s that things became concrete with the development of his own games: his first game and Perudo adaptation "Doubter's Dice" (based on Perudo, later released under the name "Liars Dice" and known in Germany as "Bluff") brought an immediate breakthrough. Based on the success he decided to go the way of professional game development. This was followed by a few more rather simple games.
Wargaming as a great love
His success allowed him to focus on his love for wargames and games with a historical background (preferably both): Battle Cry thematizes, for example. the American Civil War, Lightning and Thunder the Greek mythology and Memoir '44 the Second World War, Commands and Colors: Ancients the Roman Empire.
Success forces many expansions - but also small pearls
"Some would call this a dream job.... and they are right! Not a day goes by that I'm not involved with games - and that's wonderful!" -- Richard Borg
Driven by success, many expansions for his games were released. Still, he kept taking space to develop games away from his main paths (e.g. BattleLore or Wyatt Earp).
How good are "Richard Borg" games?
There are 7 games by Richard Borg in our Top1000 games list, making Borg the #25 best game author out of a total of 708 authors in our database.
More information about Borg
More information about Borg can be found on:
- Borg's BGG profile
- Richard Borg's Facebook page
- english Wikipedia entry for Richard Borg
- german Wikipedia entry for Borg
List of best games by Richard Borg 2025
In this list we have listed the best board games that Richard Borg either designed himself - or was involved in designing.
Unfortunately, not all of Richard Borg's games are currently available. In the following list you can find all dice, board & card games by Richard Borg that you can buy 2025:
Perudo
Perudo, also known as Liar's Dice, Bluff, or Dudo, is a classic South American dice game that combines elements of luck, skill, and bluffing. It's a game where players attempt to outwit each other through bold claims and challenges.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1993
More details for Perudo- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Memoir '44
Memoir '44 is a historical board game that recreates some of the most iconic battles of World War II, allowing players to engage in strategic warfare with a focus on simplicity and historical accuracy.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for Memoir '44- 2 - 8 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Commands & Colors: Ancients
Commands & Colors: Ancients is a historical wargame that spans a vast period from the Dawn of Military History to the onset of the Dark Ages. This game, part of the acclaimed Commands & Colors system, offers players a unique opportunity to reenact famous battles with a focus on historical accuracy and strategic depth, all while maintaining streamlined gameplay.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.
More details for Commands & Colors: Ancients- 2 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Commands & Colors: Napoleonics
Commands & Colors: Napoleonics transports players to the tumultuous battlefield of the Napoleonic era, offering a unique blend of historical accuracy and strategic gameplay. This game pits the French army, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, against the forces of the British Empire, capturing the intense rivalry and the grandeur of Napoleonic warfare.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Commands & Colors: Napoleonics- 2 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
BattleLore: Second Edition
BattleLore: Second Edition is a deeply immersive and strategically rich board game set in the fantasy realm of Terrinoth. Designed for two players, this game pits the stalwart forces of the Daqan Lords against the malevolent Uthuk Y’llan in epic, squad-based battles. With an emphasis on strategic command and the use of lore to influence battles, BattleLore Second Edition offers a robust and varied wargaming experience.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for BattleLore: Second Edition- 2 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Thunder & Lightning
Players take on the role of Thor or Loki, battling through an army in an epic mythological showdown. Loki has stolen Odin's crown, and Thor must use his valuable ring, Draupnir, to defeat the deceiver and claim the throne of Asgard. Each player starts with nine cards, plays three face down in their first row, and can use action points to draw cards, play them, or challenge opponents.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Thunder & Lightning- 2 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Thunder & Lightning
Battle Cry
Battle Cry immerses players in the tumultuous era of the American Civil War, offering a low-complexity, highly modular board game experience. Through the strategic use of hexagonal tiles, players can recreate a variety of historical battlefields, bringing the conflict to life with an extensive collection of plastic miniatures representing infantry, cavalry, artillery, and leaders. The heart of the game lies in its innovative use of cards, which command troops across the battlefield's flanks and center, a system that would become the foundation for Richard Borg's acclaimed Command and Colors system.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Battle Cry- 2 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp brings the Wild West to your table, focusing on the adventures of the famous lawman and his pursuits. Players step into the boots of bounty hunters, using cards to track down and capture infamous outlaws for rewards. The mix of strategy and luck in playing cards makes each game an engaging encounter.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Wyatt Earp- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Times to Remember
More details for Times to RememberPlayers attempt to recall significant times in human history instead of their personal memories. Each player or team starts with game pieces, and the first to remove all their pieces wins. During a round, players face a trivia question and mark their guesses on a timeline. If their guess is correct, they remove the marker; if not, they keep it. Players must weigh their choices and dive into their memories to succeed.
- 2 - 10 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Yahtzee Free for All
More details for Yahtzee Free for AllPlayers aim to roll dice to find cards that are face up on the board. If they match, they place their dice in their holder with their card in front of them. Subsequent players can then attempt to claim any card on the board, including those already taken by others, if they can beat the previous dice roll.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Heave Ho!
Two Scottish players engage in a classic tug-of-war, occasionally joined by Nessie. They first compete to build their decks in real time. Once the decks are complete, the card game alternates back and forth until someone pulls the whisky barrel over their line and claims it. The first to win three whisky barrels wins the game.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Heave Ho!- 2 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Commands & Colors: Samurai Battles
Players reenact important battles from Japanese history using flexible troop formations and terrain features. The game includes scenarios that vary in scale, with some representing entire clans while others depict just a few brave warriors.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Commands & Colors: Samurai Battles- 2 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
BattleLore
BattleLore is a strategic board game that creatively blends historical and fantasy elements, set against the backdrop of a Medieval Europe Uchronia during the Hundred Years War.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.
More details for BattleLore- 2 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Red Alert: Space Fleet Warfare
Richard Borg transports players into an exciting new space-themed board game with two complete fleets of hard plastic ships. In Red Alert: Space Fleet Warfare, two to six players duel in space, using command cards to create a "fog of war" and resolve battles quickly with dice. Combat cards increase the tension, challenging players to maintain their star token reserves to power their cards, while task force cards allow for the rapid deployment of spaceship fleets.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Red Alert: Space Fleet Warfare- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cardmaster: Adventure Design Deck
More details for Cardmaster: Adventure Design DeckPlayers can use this game as a role-playing aid or as a straightforward dungeon romp for multiple players. The core mechanics involve constructing a dungeon using cards and defeating monsters for their treasure. Three card decks are included: location cards create the dungeon layout, monster cards determine encounters (with traps possible), and treasure cards reward adventurers for their victories. The game is simple yet enjoyable and can easily be played solo.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Mutant Chronicles: Siege of the Citadel
More details for Mutant Chronicles: Siege of the CitadelPlayers control one of five corporations: Imperial, Cybertronic, Mishima, Capitol, or Bauhaus, starting with unique Doomtroopers that embody their corporation's abilities. They strategize to prevent the Dark Legion and its leader, Alakhai, from conquering the solar system, while completing missions that introduce modular elements to the game. The gameplay features a semi-cooperative mechanic where players compete for points yet aim for overall mission success, utilizing a mix of tactical movement and combat with a variety of weapons and abilities.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Hera and Zeus
Hera and Zeus is a captivating two-player card game that pits players against each other as the legendary Greek gods, Hera and Zeus, each fighting to defeat the other by employing strategy, cunning, and a bit of bluffing. Set in the rich thematic backdrop of Greek mythology, the game challenges players to outmaneuver their opponent through strategic card placement and tactical use of actions. The game's mechanics revolve around constructing a battlefield of cards, engaging in combat, and utilizing special abilities to achieve victory.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Hera and Zeus- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Warriors
More details for WarriorsPlayers engage in a card and dice game set in a military fantasy theme. Each player starts with a randomly selected army of 11 units, including creatures from various types like Barbarians, Goblins, and Elves. During three rounds of warfare, players receive essential attack cards to conduct offensives, using dice to resolve battles and earning victory points for defeated enemy units and having the most of a specific creature type at the end.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Narnia Risk Junior
More details for Narnia Risk JuniorThe popular series of Risk variants continues with this version set in the magical world of Narnia. Inspired by the film "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," players can reenact the climax of the story.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Star Wars Customizable Card Game
More details for Star Wars Customizable Card GamePlayers take on the role of either the Rebellion or the Empire, aiming to deplete their opponent's life force through ground and space battles. With over 3000 cards available, players can build their own 60-card decks and make strategic adjustments between games. This engaging card game set in the Star Wars universe offers depth and complexity for those willing to learn its mechanics.
- 2 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Star Wars Customizable Card Game
Stonehenge: An Anthology Board Game
More details for Stonehenge: An Anthology Board GameStonehenge is a board game anthology featuring five distinct games designed by acclaimed authors, all utilizing the same components. Players can experience a magic game by Richard Garfield, a political game by Bruno Faidutti, a battle game by Richard Borg, an auction game by James Ernest, and a science fiction game by Mike Selinker. From racing through the ruins to various auction mechanics, these games promise to keep the experience of Stonehenge fresh for years to come.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Wongar
More details for WongarThe game board consists of several square areas, each with its own draw pile. Players take turns drawing the top card for the action they want to perform, which involves placing control markers on the board. There are three types of control markers, scored each time an area is evaluated, triggered by the appearance of specific tiles. Scorpion cards in the decks prolong the game and increase scoring values over time.
- 3 - 5 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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