The best games released in 2006๐Ÿ“† 2025

Looking for a really good game from the year 2006? Then we have just the thing for you: our recommendation list with the best board games that were newly released in 2006.

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A list with the best games from other years can be found at the end of the page.

In addition, we have created several more lists of card & board game awards:

List of the best new games releases in 2006:

This list was last updated on March 19, 2025. We compared 186 board games for this list and selected the top 10. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Time's Up! Ediciรณn Azul

    All details for the board game Time's Up! Ediciรณn Azul and similar games

    Players form teams to participate in a charades-based party game. Each player selects cards featuring famous historical or fictional characters, which are then shuffled into a common set for three rounds. Team members take turns giving clues to help each other guess as many names as possible within a time limit, using varying rules for hints and responses in each round.

    More details for Time's Up! Ediciรณn Azul
    • 4 - 12 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  2. Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin

    All details for the board game Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin and similar games

    Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin is the third installment in the popular Ticket to Ride series by Days of Wonder. Set on a map of Germany, this edition brings a unique twist with Mรคrklin Trains models represented on each card. While maintaining the core essence of the series, Mรคrklin adds complexity and new mechanics that appeal to both veterans and newcomers to the series.

    Nominated for 6 awards.

    More details for Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin

    • YouTube Review for the game "Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  3. Qwirkle

    All details for the board game Qwirkle and similar games

    The abstract game of Qwirkle unfolds with 108 wooden blocks, each featuring six different shapes in six distinct colors. Unlike traditional board games, there is no designated board; players utilize any available flat surface.

    Nominated for 13 awards and won 2.

    โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2011

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011

    More details for Qwirkle
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Commands & Colors: Ancients

    All details for the board game Commands & Colors: Ancients and similar games

    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
  5. Bananagrams

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    Bananagrams is a lively, quick-paced word game that stands out for its simplicity and portability. It comes in a unique, banana-shaped fabric pouch, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go fun without the need for pencils, paper, or a board.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Bananagrams
    • 1 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  6. Giro Galoppo

    All details for the board game Giro Galoppo and similar games

    Giro Galoppo is a horse racing card game for players aged 6 and up, featuring mechanics similar to "Ave Caesar." Players take turns placing obstacles and then simultaneously choose cards from their identical sets numbered 1-6. The player with the lowest card value moves first, potentially pushing others back, while avoiding obstacles that would result in losing their turn.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006

    More details for Giro Galoppo
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  7. Pow Wow

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    Indian tribes gather at Pow Wows with their decorative feathers to talk, celebrate, and dance. Players draw a random feather card and attach it to their forehead without seeing its value. Bidding, bluffing, and guessing ensue, leading to challenges that can eliminate players who accumulate three loss tokens. The last player standing is the cleverest in the Pow Wow. This is a revised edition of a previous game with some differences.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006

    More details for Pow Wow
    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Dschungelschatz

    All details for the board game Dschungelschatz and similar games

    Wild animal sounds echo from the jungle, but treasure hunters must navigate through it to find mythical Maya treasures. Suddenly, an ancient and forgotten Maya temple appears before them, guarded by two stone sentinels that glare down at the adventurers. Only those who are brave, quick, and skillful will be able to uncover the jungle's treasures.

    More details for Dschungelschatz
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. Der schwarze Pirat

    All details for the board game Der schwarze Pirat and similar games

    Honest sailors sail from one treasure island to the next, but they are pursued by Salvador Sea Devil, who tries to plunder their treasures. Players must hoist their sails quickly as a strong gust of wind propels their boats across the sea. The game board features islands marked with colored flags, and players use a bellows to create wind that helps them advance their ships while avoiding the pirate.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    โญ๏ธ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006

    More details for Der schwarze Pirat
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Thurn and Taxis

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    In the strategic world of Thurn & Taxis, players immerse themselves in the bustling realm of Bavaria and its surrounding regions, embarking on a quest to construct post office routes. The game unfolds on a dynamic board depicting a map of cities, with interconnecting roads weaving through various colored regions. Players strategically build postal routes from city to city, navigating the intricate network of roads and collecting bonus points through clever decisions.

    Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.

    โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2006

    More details for Thurn and Taxis
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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