The best games from Antoine Bauza 🇫🇷👨 2024

Looking for a really good game from game designer Antoine Bauza 👨? Then we have just the thing: the list with the best Antoine Bauza games 2024.

Who is Antoine Bauza anyway?

Antoine Bauza has been designing dice, card & board games since 2007. The game designer hails from Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Frankreich🇫🇷, was born in 1978 and currently lives in Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Frankreich 🇫🇷.

Bauza's first game "Chabyrinthe" he developed in 2007 at the age of 29 - so he has been designing games for over 17 years. Famous Bauza games are for example 7 Wonders, 7 Wonders Duel & Hanabi.

Video game designer as a childhood dream

As a teenager, he was very interested in role-playing games and wanted to become a video game designer. However, Bauza decided against a career in the video game industry because he didn't want to move away to Shanghai or Montreal - where video game companies were hiring at the time. Instead, he became a teacher.

From hobby to profession

After hooking up with friends who started hosting their own game nights, Bauza began building his first board game prototypes in his spare time while in college in 2003.

In 2007, the time had come and his first board game was published. Since 2010, he has been working full-time as a board game inventor.

How good are "Antoine Bauza" games?

There are 9 games by Antoine Bauza in our Top1000 games list, making Bauza the #18 best game author out of a total of 708 authors in our database.

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List of best games by Antoine Bauza 2024

In this list we have listed the best board games that Antoine Bauza either designed himself - or was involved in designing.

Unfortunately, not all of Antoine Bauza's games are currently available. In the following list you can find all dice, board & card games by Antoine Bauza that you can buy 2024:

This list was last updated on February 25, 2024. We compared 47 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. 7 Wonders Duel

    All details for the board game 7 Wonders Duel and similar games

    7 Wonders Duel takes the essence of the classic 7 Wonders and refines it for an intense two-player experience. It retains the thematic elements of building a civilization through acquiring various types of cards, but it introduces unique mechanics suited for a duel.

    Nominated for 16 awards and won 9.

    More details for 7 Wonders Duel
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!22€ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for 7 Wonders Duel

    • YouTube Review for the game "7 Wonders Duel" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  2. Draftosaurus

    All details for the board game Draftosaurus and similar games

    Draftosaurus is a charming and quick drafting game where players aim to build the most attractive dinosaur park. The game stands out for its use of dino meeples and unique placement restrictions, making it an engaging experience for all ages.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 2.

    More details for Draftosaurus
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Draftosaurus

    • YouTube Review for the game "Draftosaurus" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  3. 7 Wonders

    All details for the board game 7 Wonders and similar games

    In 7 Wonders, you step into the role of a leader of one of the seven great cities of the Ancient World. Your objective is to gather resources, establish commercial routes, and assert your military might. The game is not just about managing resources but also about building an architectural wonder that will stand the test of time.

    Nominated for 33 awards and won 19.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2011

    More details for 7 Wonders
    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. 7 Wonders: Architects

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    7 Wonders: Architects invites 2-7 players into a fast-paced race to leave a lasting legacy in the ancient world by constructing an architectural marvel. Each player starts with an unconstructed wonder and embarks on a journey to gather resources, develop their society, and achieve greatness.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 5.

    🔥 Deal: 8% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for 7 Wonders: Architects
    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!32€ atAmazon.de*
  5. 7 Wonders (Second Edition)

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    7 Wonders (Second Edition) is an acclaimed board game known for its widespread recognition and numerous international awards. This new version rejuvenates the classic 7 Wonders game, maintaining its status as a cornerstone in the world of modern board gaming. The game is celebrated for its elegant drafting mechanics, allowing up to 7 players to participate simultaneously without downtime.

    More details for 7 Wonders (Second Edition)
    • 3 - 7 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!35€ atAmazon.de*
  6. Tokaido: Deluxe Edition

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. Hanabi

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    Hanabi, named after the Japanese word for "fireworks," invites players to collaboratively create the perfect fireworks display. In this cooperative game, the goal is to arrange cards on the table in the correct order to achieve a stunning pyrotechnic spectacle. However, there's a catch - players must hold their cards so that they are visible only to their teammates. To succeed, you'll need to provide hints to your fellow players about the numbers and colors of their cards, working together to avoid mistakes and complete the fireworks show before running out of cards.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2013

    More details for Hanabi
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  8. Takenoko

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    Takenoko is a charming board game set in the Japanese Imperial court, revolving around the care of a giant panda gifted by the Chinese Emperor. Players, as court members, are tasked with managing a bamboo garden for the panda.

    Nominated for 17 awards and won 7.

    More details for Takenoko
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Takenoko

    • YouTube Review for the game "Takenoko" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  9. Terror in Meeple City

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    In Terror in Meeple City (formerly known as Rampage), players step into the roles of colossal monsters, hungry for destruction and chaos in the heart of Meeple City. The objective is simple: create mayhem by demolishing buildings and devouring innocent meeples, all in a race to become the most fearsome monster of them all.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 1.

    More details for Terror in Meeple City
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Tokaido

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    Tokaido is a beautifully designed board game where players embark on a journey across the "East sea road", one of Japan's most scenic routes. The essence of the game lies in experiencing the journey itself, with players encountering various events and collecting diverse items along the way.

    Nominated for 5 awards.

    More details for Tokaido
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Tokaido

    • YouTube Review for the game "Tokaido" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  11. Welcome Back to the Dungeon

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    Welcome Back to the Dungeon is an intriguing push-your-luck game set in the Abysmal Woods, filled with the allure of adventure and hidden treasures. Players find themselves at the entrance of a notorious dungeon, known from village ballads and marked by the scars of epic battles. The dungeon promises coveted treasures but is also rife with dangers left by previous adventurers. Players must decide whether to enter and face the unknown perils or let their opponents take the risk.

    More details for Welcome Back to the Dungeon
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Welcome Back to the Dungeon

    • YouTube Review for the game "Welcome Back to the Dungeon" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Welcome Back to the Dungeon" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  12. The Little Prince: Make Me a Planet

    All details for the board game The Little Prince: Make Me a Planet and similar games

    The Little Prince: Make Me a Planet challenges players to craft their own planets in the whimsical universe of The Little Prince. The goal is to create a harmonious world for iconic characters while avoiding an excess of baobabs and volcanoes.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.

    More details for The Little Prince: Make Me a Planet
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  13. Ninja Academy

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. Tokaido Duo

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    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Tokaido Duo
    • 2 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Monster Chase

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Monster Chase
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Monster Chase

    • YouTube Review for the game "Monster Chase" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Monster Chase" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  16. Paku Paku

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Paku Paku

    • YouTube Review for the game "Paku Paku" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  17. Hanabi Deluxe II

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  18. Mia London and the Case of the 625 Scoundrels

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2021

    More details for Mia London and the Case of the 625 Scoundrels
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 - 15 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Namiji

    All details for the board game Namiji and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!33€ atAmazon.de*
  20. Kraken Attack!

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Kraken Attack!
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  21. Oceanos

    All details for the board game Oceanos and similar games

    Oceanos immerses players in a vibrant underwater world where they captain their own submarines to explore the depths of the ocean. The game introduces a unique twist on card-drafting mechanics, offering a fresh and engaging experience. Players aim to discover the most diverse marine species, build the largest coral reefs, recover sunken treasures, and enhance their submarines with precious crystals while avoiding the dreaded kraken.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Oceanos
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  22. Conan

    All details for the board game Conan and similar games

    Conan is an asymmetric, semi-cooperative board game set in Robert E. Howard's universe, where players take on the roles of Conan and his companions, or the Overlord controlling opposition forces. The game, emphasizing Howard's original stories, features various scenarios and maps with diverse objectives. Players engage in strategic battles using a unique energy gem system for actions, while the Overlord manages units with a sliding tile board. Each scenario offers a distinct adventure with an approximate one-hour playtime.

    Nominated for 4 awards.

    More details for Conan
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Conan

    • YouTube Review for the game "Conan" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  23. Oltréé

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    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Oltréé
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. Last Bastion

    All details for the board game Last Bastion and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Last Bastion

    • YouTube Review for the game "Last Bastion" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  25. Ghost Stories

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    Ghost Stories is a cooperative game in which the players protect the village from incarnations of the lord of hell – Wu-Feng – and his legions of ghosts before they haunt a town and recover the ashes that will allow him to return to life. Each Player represents a Taoist monk working together with the others to fight off waves of ghosts.

    Nominated for 5 awards.

    More details for Ghost Stories
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  26. Pony Express

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  27. Pocket Rockets

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  28. Victorian Masterminds

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Victorian Masterminds
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Victorian Masterminds

    • YouTube Review for the game "Victorian Masterminds" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  29. Open Sesame

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  30. Samurai Spirit

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    Samurai Spirit is a cooperative board game that immerses players in a scenario where they embody samurai warriors defending a village from a horde of bandits. This game uniquely blends strategic decision-making with a strong thematic element of honor and sacrifice.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Samurai Spirit
    • 1 - 7 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Samurai Spirit

    • YouTube Review for the game "Samurai Spirit" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English

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