The Best Board Games with Mammoths 2026
Mammoths bring Ice Age excitement to board games. These games feature our woolly prehistoric friends in epic ways.
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My First Stone Age
All details & ratingJoin Jonon and Jada, two children from the Stone Age, on a journey to rediscover how the first humans settled the world around them. In this children's version of the classic family game, players collect resources and build their own settlement.
2–4 15 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Kingdomino Origins
All details & ratingTravel back to the prehistoric era of Kingdomino. Players will experience familiar gameplay with new components that introduce additional actions and scoring opportunities. Regions in your territory earn points when they contain fire, which can be gained either through terrain or by adding dominoes with volcanoes. The game features three play modes that incorporate fire, wood resources, and cave people tiles, allowing for varied strategies and rewards.
2–4 20–40 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers
All details & ratingCarcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers is a standalone game in the Carcassonne series, transporting players to the Stone Age. This version maintains the essence of the original Carcassonne game but introduces new thematic elements and rules suitable for this prehistoric setting.
2–5 35–40 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Paleo
All details & ratingPaleo is a cooperative adventure game set in the Stone Age, where players work together to ensure the survival of their human characters while completing various missions. The ultimate goal? To paint a woolly mammoth on a wall, leaving a mark of your existence (or just because it looks cool).
2–4 45–60 min 10+ Medium complexity+ 4 € above the best price37 € at Amazon* -
My First Stone Age: The Card Game
All details & ratingPlayers aim to repair their houses using three different resources hidden in the grass. With the help of Martin, the mammoth, they search for these resources. The first player to build three houses wins the game.
2–4 15–30 min 4+ Immediately playable -
MammuZ
All details & ratingIn the card game, players encounter mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and other ancient animals, aiming to discard them as quickly as possible. The game features asymmetrical play with various animal cards and special dinosaur abilities. Players dispose of cards by claiming they represent a specific type of animal while others can challenge this claim, leading to strategic deception and excitement until someone runs out of cards and wins.
3–7 20 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Kristallica / Don't Break the Ice
All details & ratingKnock out one ice block at a time without letting the polar bear fall. Take your time and strategize to keep the bear from sinking. The goal is to make the other player cause the central square to collapse, taking the bear with it.
2–4 20 min 3+ Immediately playable -
Mammoth Hunters
All details & ratingA cool, windy autumn day unfolds, set around 30,000 years ago. A group of hunters has been tracking a herd of mammoths for hours, desperately hoping to succeed in bringing down one of these massive creatures, which could sustain their tribe for weeks. Players take on the role of fearless members of the Ice Age tribe, vying for position near the mammoths while competing with others in territorial battles.
3–5 90 min 10+ Easy to learn
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
My First Stone Age (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2016 winner) 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 4 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 3 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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