The best games where you can make agreements with other players 2024

Looking for a really good game where you can make agreements with other players? Then we have just the thing for you: the list of the best negotiation games 2024.

What are negotiation games?

In the games on this list, players make agreements with each other about courses of action.

These agreements can be either binding Bohnanza or non-binding. Diplomacy](/diplomacy) is a notable example of the latter.

List of the best negotiation games 2024

This list was last updated on October 8, 2024. We compared 288 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Lands of Galzyr

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 150 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Bohnanza: 25th Anniversary Edition

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    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. Bohnanza

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    Bohnanza is a unique card game about planting, trading, and harvesting beans. Unlike typical card games, you can't rearrange your hand, adding a strategic twist. The core of the game lies in trading beans with others to manage your hand effectively.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Sheriff of Nottingham

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    Sheriff of Nottingham is an engaging board game of bluffing, bribery, and negotiation set in the medieval town of Nottingham.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 1.

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Sheriff of Nottingham

    • YouTube Review for the game "Sheriff of Nottingham" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  5. Chinatown

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    Chinatown is a dynamic negotiation board game where players engage in the strategic acquisition and development of city blocks to establish profitable businesses. It emphasizes trading and deal-making to succeed in a competitive urban landscape.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Chinatown

    • YouTube Review for the game "Chinatown" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  6. Cosmic Encounter

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    Cosmic Encounter is an iconic board game that combines elements of strategy, diplomacy, and unique alien powers, set in a dynamic universe of shifting alliances and interstellar conflict.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  7. Pit

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    Pit is a fast-paced and lively commodity trading card game that has been entertaining players since its first edition in 1903.

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    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 30 - 90 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Décorum

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Lords of Vegas

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    Lords of Vegas is a dynamic board game where players take on the roles of developers in a growing Nevada city, aiming to build the most profitable casinos along "The Strip." Starting with mere parking lots, players strategize to expand, reorganize, and gamble their way to success, aiming to score the most points by owning the most lucrative casinos and appointing the best bosses.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Lords of Vegas

    • YouTube Review for the game "Lords of Vegas" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  10. CATAN

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    CATAN, formerly known as The Settlers of Catan, is a highly acclaimed and award-winning strategy board game where players aim to become the dominant force on the island of Catan. The game is renowned for its appeal to both experienced gamers and newcomers to the board game hobby.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 8.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1995

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    • 3 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. Rising Sun

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    In the mystical realm of legendary feudal Japan, the forgotten Kami have arisen from the underworld, dissatisfied with the ruling Shōgun. As spring heralds the Great New Year, the sacred clans gather to embark on a quest to reclaim the lands of Nippon, restoring honor and spirituality. Honorable Shōgun, you lead one of these clans, navigating a delicate balance of diplomacy, alliances, and war in the pursuit of victory. Will you uphold the ancient promise with strength, virtue, and spirit in the board game Rising Sun?

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 3.

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 90 - 120 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  12. Root

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    Root is an engaging board game of adventure and strategy designed for 2 to 4 players (expandable to 1 to 6 with the 'Riverfolk' expansion). Set in a vast wilderness, the game offers a unique experience where each player embodies a different faction with its own distinctive abilities and victory conditions. With beautifully designed multi-use cards, Root brings a rich asymmetrical gameplay to the table.

    Nominated for 24 awards and won 14.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Hard to learn
  13. I'm the Boss!

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    I'm the Boss! is a dynamic negotiation board game where players embody investors wheeling and dealing to close lucrative deals. With its blend of strategy, negotiation, and chance, the game captures the cutthroat world of business in a fun and engaging way.

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  14. The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Afternova

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  16. Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem

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    Sons of Anarchy: Men of Mayhem immerses players into the gritty universe of the acclaimed TV series, offering a deep and engaging strategic experience. The game captures the essence of running an outlaw motorcycle club, involving territory control, resource management, and intense negotiations.

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    • 3 - 4 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  17. A Game of Thrones: B'Twixt

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  18. Maria

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    Maria is a strategic board game set during the tumultuous period of the War of the Austrian Succession, offering a rich blend of military strategy and historical diplomacy. Designed primarily for three players, it casts them into the roles of the major powers of the time: Austria, France with Bavaria, and Prussia along with the Pragmatic Army. Utilizing a unique map that is divided into two parts—Flanders and Bohemia—Maria challenges players to navigate the complexities of warfare and alliance, demanding not just military might but also political sagacity to emerge victorious.

    Nominated for 4 awards.

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    • 2 - 3 Players
    • 210 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn
  19. Intrigue

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    Intrigue is a cutthroat negotiation game set in the Renaissance period, where players embody powerful families engaging in ruthless nepotism. The objective is to secure lucrative positions in other families’ businesses through strategic bribery. What makes Intrigue especially intense is that once a bribe is accepted, there's no obligation for the recipient to honor any agreements, leading to unpredictable alliances and betrayals.

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  20. Sidereal Confluence

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    Sidereal Confluence: Trading and Negotiation in the Elysian Quadrant stands out as a unique game for 4-9 players, blending intense trading and negotiation with a deep strategy that spans across a galaxy of diverse alien races. Players engage in a dynamic economy where resource management, technological development, and cooperative yet competitive trading are crucial to forging a civilization that dominates the galaxy. Each of the nine alien races offers a distinct play experience, with asymmetrical abilities and economic needs that necessitate savvy negotiation and trade to thrive. The game encourages players to strike deals for resources, technologies, and colonies, with victory points awarded for technological advancements, efficient economic management, and contributions to galactic progress. The remastered edition enhances this experience with improved components, a streamlined teaching guide, and a rulebook designed for easier learning and engagement.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Sidereal Confluence
    • 4 - 9 Players
    • 120 - 180 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Sidereal Confluence

    • YouTube Review for the game "Sidereal Confluence" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  21. Quo Vadis?

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  22. Churchill

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    Churchill places you in the shoes of one of the three iconic leaders during World War II - Churchill, Roosevelt, or Stalin - engaging in a strategic battle of wits and diplomacy rather than military might. This unique game focuses on the pivotal conferences that shaped the Allied strategy and post-war landscape, challenging players to negotiate, manipulate, and sometimes cooperate to advance their agendas.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

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    • 1 - 3 Players
    • 60 - 300 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  23. Dune

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    Dune is a captivating board game that plunges players into the intricate and politically charged universe of Frank Herbert's iconic science fiction novel. This game is a blend of strategy, resource management, and negotiation, set on the harsh desert planet of Arrakis, also known as Dune.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 120 - 180 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn
  24. Löwenherz

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  25. A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition)

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    A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) is a strategy board game that immerses players in the world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. It's a game of diplomacy, warfare, and intrigue, capturing the essence of the epic fantasy saga.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 120 - 240 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn
  26. Versailles 1919

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    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  27. Genoa

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    Genoa, originally known as The Traders of Genoa, immerses players in the Renaissance era, where they become savvy traders navigating the bustling city to acquire and deliver goods, send messages, and obtain special privileges. The game stands out for its emphasis on negotiation and deal-making, as players work to outmaneuver each other to become the wealthiest trader in Genoa.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  28. Kyoto

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  29. Dune: Betrayal

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    • 4 - 8 Players
    • 20 - 40 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  30. Diplomacy

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    Diplomacy is a renowned board game known for its intense negotiation and strategy elements, set in the turbulent period before World War I. This classic game, which has seen various editions and forms over the years, is famous for its pure player-driven diplomacy and strategy.

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    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 360 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

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