The best board game gifts under 20 € 2026

A good board game does not have to be expensive. For under 20 euros you get Spiel des Jahres winners, party hits and clever card games that still come to the table after the tenth evening. For this list we only considered games that are in stock, were released since 2014 and can be taught in a quarter of an hour – exactly what works under the Christmas tree.

What you get for under 20 euros

  • For the family: Kingdomino won Spiel des Jahres 2017 and usually costs less than a cinema ticket. Trio and Ohanami are small card games that grip kids from 6 and 8 as much as adults.
  • For big groups: Codenames and So Clover! are word games the whole table gets involved in, Hitster turns music history into a party game.
  • For cooperative players: In MicroMacro: Crime City you solve crimes together on a huge hidden-picture map, The Crew: Mission Deep Sea may be the best trick-taking game of recent years.
  • For two: Codenames: Duet and Castle Combo are compact duels that get played several times in one evening.

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The best board game gifts under 20 €

This list was last updated on October 16, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. So Clover!

    So Clover!

    So Clover! is a cooperative word-association game that challenges players to think creatively and work together. The essence of the game is to generate and guess keywords based on shared features, aiming to achieve the highest possible team score.

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    3–6 30 min 10+ Immediately playable
  2. Codenames

    Codenames

    Codenames is a captivating and popular party game that involves clever wordplay and deduction. Two teams compete, each led by a spymaster who knows the secret identities of 25 agents, represented by cards bearing single-word codenames like "disease," "Germany," or even "carrot." The objective is for each team to be the first to correctly identify all their agents based on clues given by their spymaster, while avoiding the dangerous assassin.

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    2–8 15 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    16 € at Amazon*
  3. MicroMacro: Crime City

    MicroMacro: Crime City

    MicroMacro: Crime City is a unique detective game that immerses players into a detailed and expansive cityscape to solve intriguing crimes. The game centers around a large, detailed map of a city where various crimes have occurred. Players become detectives tasked with unraveling these mysteries using the clues scattered across the city.

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    1–4 15–45 min 12+ Immediately playable
    + 4 € above the best price
    19 € at Amazon*
  4. HITSTER

    HITSTER

    With HITSTER, the ultimate music card game, you can instantly throw a party! Listen to over 100 years of fantastic hits, arrange them chronologically on your music timeline, and relive unforgettable memories. The first player to collect 10 hits is crowned the HITSTER.

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    2–10 30 min 16+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    15 € at Amazon*
  5. Trio

    Trio

    Trio is a card game where players search for triplets. The deck consists of 36 cards, numbered from 1 to 12 three times. Players sort their hands from low to high and take turns revealing cards, aiming to collect sets of three matching cards.

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    3–6 15 min 6+ Immediately playable
    + 6 € above the best price
    18 € at Amazon*
  6. Top Ten

    Top Ten

    Top Ten is a lively party game that challenges players to creatively rank responses based on humorous or bizarre scenarios. Each player’s task is to align their answer with a secret number they are assigned, ranging from worst (1) to best (10), according to the theme provided by the round's chief. The game combines elements of comedy, strategy, and social deduction as players try to guess and assign the correct rankings to each other's answers.

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    4–9 30 min 14+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    12 € at Amazon*
  7. The Crew: Mission Deep Sea

    The Crew: Mission Deep Sea

    The Crew: Mission Deep Sea is a cooperative trick-taking card game that embarks players on an underwater expedition to discover the lost continent of Mu. Building on the foundations of its predecessor, The Crew, this game combines the familiar mechanics of trick-taking with unique cooperative elements and a compelling thematic narrative.

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    2–5 20 min 10+ Easy to learn
  8. Kingdomino

    Kingdomino

    Embark on a noble quest to expand your kingdom in Kingdomino. As a lord, your mission is to explore vast lands filled with wheat fields, serene lakes, and towering mountains. Competing with fellow lords, you must identify the choicest plots to claim as your own.

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    2–4 15–25 min 8+ Immediately playable
    26 % cheaper than at other retailers
    14 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  9. Codenames: Pictures

    Codenames: Pictures

    Uncover the mystery behind peculiar symbols on the map in Codenames: Pictures, where these enigmatic codes signify locations where spies connect with secret agents. In this clandestine world, two rival spymasters possess knowledge of the agents in each location, communicating coded messages to guide their field operatives to discreet meetings. Operatives must navigate these visual puzzles with utmost precision, as a decoding misstep might lead to an unfortunate encounter with an enemy agent – or worse, an encounter with the deadly assassin! The race is on for both teams to contact all their agents, but only one can emerge victorious.

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    2–8 15 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    20 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  10. Point Salad

    Point Salad

    Point Salad is a dynamic and engaging card drafting game that is suitable for players of all ages. It stands out for its simplicity and the vast array of scoring strategies it offers.

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    2–6 15–30 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    9 € at Amazon*
  11. Trails of Tucana

    Trails of Tucana

    In Trails of Tucana, players embark on an adventure to connect the mystical island's villages and landmarks through an intricate network of trails. This flip-and-write game, designed by the creators of Avenue and Doodle City, offers a unique challenge with each playthrough thanks to randomized village setups. Players draw trails on their maps, aiming to link together sights and harbors for points, while navigating the island's diverse terrains. Strategic planning and adaptability are key, as the terrain card distribution influences potential pathways and scoring opportunities.

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    1–8 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    23 € at Amazon*
  12. Codenames: Duet

    Codenames: Duet

    Embark on a collaborative journey of espionage in Codenames Duet, where the familiar elements of Codenames persist – providing one-word clues to unveil your agents among those on the table. This time, however, you and your teammate work together to uncover all your agents, adding a thrilling cooperative dimension to the challenge. The mystery of not knowing your agents from the outset adds an intriguing layer to the mission, raising questions that even Congressional investigators might ponder later!

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    2 15–30 min 11+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    19 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  13. ito

    ito

    ito is a cooperative party game in which everyone draws a secret number between 1 and 100. Together you try to line these numbers up in the right order, without ever naming them. The trick: you communicate only through creative clues about a chosen topic.

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    2–10 10 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    16 € at Amazon*
  14. The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

    The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

    The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is a cooperative trick-taking game that takes players on an adventurous space journey, filled with challenges and strategic gameplay.

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    2–5 20 min 10+ Easy to learn
  15. Ohanami

    Ohanami

    Ohanami is a serene and strategic card drafting game that seamlessly blends simplicity with deep strategic choices. Over three rounds, players cultivate their gardens by selecting cards and building sequences in a quest for the most points.

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    2–4 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
    Cheaper than every other retailer
    9 € at Amazon*
  16. Silver & Gold

    Silver & Gold

    Silver & Gold is a board game that offers players the thrill of discovering distant islands filled with golden treasures.

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    2–4 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
    1 € below the next retailer
    14 € at Amazon*
  17. The Gang
    3–6 20 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 2 € above the best price
    13 € at Amazon*
  18. Outfoxed!

    Outfoxed!

    Outfoxed! invites you into a whimsical detective chase after Mrs. Plumpert's missing prized pot pie. It's a cooperative game where players work together to gather clues, eliminate suspects, and catch the cunning fox before it escapes. The game introduces a unique evidence scanner mechanism that adds a fun twist to deducing the thief among a lineup of potential foxes.

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    2–4 20 min 5+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    18 € at Amazon*
  19. Phantom Ink

    Phantom Ink

    Renowned mediums compete to decipher a secret object and prove their connection to the "spirit world." The first team to identify the secret object wins.

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    2–8 10–15 min 13+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    21 € at Amazon*
  20. Agent Avenue

    Agent Avenue

    Agent Avenue is a competitive card game about retired spies in a suburban neighborhood. Players bluff, collect sets, and use an I-split-you-choose mechanism to outmaneuver rivals and reveal their identities first.

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    2–4 10–20 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    20 € at Amazon*
  21. Next Station: London

    Next Station: London

    Next Station: London invites players to take on the role of project managers tasked with the ambitious job of redesigning London's iconic underground network. The game challenges players to strategically optimize connections, incorporate as many of the city's landmarks as possible, and efficiently use the tunnels under the Thames, all while adhering to the city's specific requirements.

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    1–4 25–30 min 8+ Immediately playable
  22. Tempel des Schreckens

    Tempel des Schreckens

    You have finally reached the Temple of Secrets, filled with immense gold treasures. However, you must navigate the treacherous Temple Guardians who hide among the adventurers, seeking to mislead you to protect their riches. It's a fast-paced bluffing game where trust is uncertain, and danger lurks behind every chamber.

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    3–10 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
    Video reviews 1
  23. That's Not a Hat

    That's Not a Hat

    Can you remember a few things? It sounds simple, but it’s a challenge! Players give each other gifts and try to recall who gave them what and which gift they have in front of them. If they can’t remember, they must bluff to avoid a penalty point.

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    3–8 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
    1 € below the next retailer
    10 € at Amazon*
  24. Captain Flip

    Captain Flip

    Ahoy, Captain! Raise your flag, recruit a crew, and fill your coffers with shiny gold coins. The game is simple and can be explained faster than a cannon shot. On your turn, draw a tile from the bag; if you like it, keep it, and if not, flip it over. Place it on your board to build your crew. With nine characters and four boards featuring different tactics, it offers an engaging and fun experience.

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    2–5 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 6 € above the best price
    19 € at Amazon*
  25. Cahoots card game

    Cahoots card game

    Cahoots is a cooperative card game where players work together to meet a series of challenging goals. Each player must strategically contribute to four communal piles by matching either the color or the number of the cards. Communication about the contents of one's hand is not allowed, adding a layer of challenge as players must intuitively cooperate to meet the objectives.

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    1–4 20 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    7 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  26. DroPolter
    2–5 20 min 6+ Immediately playable
    + 5 € above the best price
    20 € at Amazon*
  27. Castle Combo

    Castle Combo

    Castle Combo is a quick, clever card game from the studio behind Faraway. You spend coins to draw nine cards, little by little, from two open markets, then build them into a 3x3 tableau whose residents interact in smart ways.

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    2–5 10–25 min 10+ Easy to learn
    3 % cheaper than at other retailers
    14 € at Amazon*
  28. Cartographers

    Cartographers

    Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale transports players to a realm where they take on the roles of mapmakers, tasked by Queen Gimnax to chart the northern territories for the Kingdom of Nalos. This game combines elements of strategy and creativity, challenging players to create the most efficient and aesthetically pleasing maps.

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    1–100 30–45 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 1 € above the best price
    20 € at Amazon*
  29. That's Pretty Clever! dice game

    That's Pretty Clever! dice game

    That's Pretty Clever is a strategic dice game where players must make thoughtful choices to optimize their score. The game's title, Ganz schön clever in German, aptly describes the need for cleverness and tactical thinking.

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    1–4 30 min 8+ Easy to learn
    + 3 € above the best price
    11 € at Amazon*

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

So Clover! currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 5 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 5 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 20 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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