The best games from Bruno Cathala 🇫🇷👨 2024

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

Who is Bruno Cathala anyway?

Bruno Cathala has been designing dice, card & board games since 2002. The game designer hails from Frankreich🇫🇷, was born in 1963 and currently lives in Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny, Haute-Savoie, Frankreich. He is also known as Bruno des Montagnes.

Cathala's first game "This was the Wild West/Lawless" he developed in 2002 at the age of 39 - so he has been designing games for over 22 years. Famous Cathala games include 7 Wonders Duel, Five Tribes & Kingdomino.

Often collaborates with other authors

Bruno Cathala is a game designer who has created many of his most famous games in collaboration with other authors from around the world: Bruno Faidutti, Serge Laget, Ludovic Maublanc, Sébastien Pauchon and Malcolm Braff, Charles Chevallier, etc.

Also awarded alone

Nevertheless, in 2015 he was awarded the Golden Ace, a prize of the Cannes International Games Festival, for a game he developed alone (Five Tribes).

Bruno Cathala is an author best known in the gaming world for the ease with which he creates games exclusively for two players.

How good are "Bruno Cathala" games?

There are 19 games by Bruno Cathala in our Top1000 games list, making Cathala the #3 best game author out of a total of 708 authors in our database.

More information about Cathala

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List of best games by Bruno Cathala 2024

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

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

This list was last updated on February 25, 2024. We compared 109 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Kingdomino

    All details for the board game Kingdomino and similar games

    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.

    Nominated for 17 awards and won 7.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for Kingdomino
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Kingdomino

    • YouTube Review for the game "Kingdomino" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  2. 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
  3. Splendor Duel

    All details for the board game Splendor Duel and similar games

    Splendor Duel is an intriguing two-player game that builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, Splendor, enhancing it with new layers of strategy and competitiveness. Designed specifically for two players, this standalone game maintains the core elements of Splendor while introducing novel twists and mechanics, making it more dynamic and interactive.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 3.

    More details for Splendor Duel
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!22€ atAmazon.de*
  4. Sea Salt & Paper

    All details for the board game Sea Salt & Paper and similar games

    Sea Salt & Paper is a set collection card game that combines strategic decision-making with the excitement of timing your moves just right. Similar to Rummy in gameplay, it involves collecting sets of cards to score points, while also navigating the timing of when to end the round for optimal advantage.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.

    More details for Sea Salt & Paper
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!11€ atAmazon.de*
  5. Dragomino

    All details for the board game Dragomino and similar games

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 5.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2021

    More details for Dragomino
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!20€ atAmazon.de*
  6. Jamaica

    All details for the board game Jamaica and similar games

    In the swashbuckling world of 1675 Jamaica, Captain Henry Morgan, after a notorious career in piracy, becomes the Governor of Jamaica. In a surprising turn of events, he invites his former pirate comrades to join him in retirement, celebrating their plundered treasures in the annual Great Challenge – a thrilling race around the island. The cunning Captain with the most gold at the end of the race claims the title of Grand Winner. Jamaica is a pirate-themed tactical race game that combines strategic ship movement, treasure hunting, and player interaction.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.

    More details for Jamaica
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. Kingdomino Origins

    All details for the board game Kingdomino Origins and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    🔥 Deal: 17% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Kingdomino Origins
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 40 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!22€ atAmazon.de*
  8. Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition)

    All details for the board game Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition) and similar games

    Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition) is a strategic board game set in a Victorian-era Earth, where players head mining corporations competing to exploit Mars' newfound resources.

    More details for Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition)
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Conspiracy: Abyss Universe

    All details for the board game Conspiracy: Abyss Universe and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala

    All details for the board game Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala and similar games

    Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala is a strategy board game set in the mystical land of Naqala. Designed by Bruno Cathala, it puts a unique spin on the traditional German-style worker placement games.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 5.

    More details for Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 40 - 80 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala

    • YouTube Review for the game "Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  11. Raptor

    All details for the board game Raptor and similar games

    Raptor is an engaging, card-driven board game that offers a blend of tactical maneuvers and strategic planning, set in a thrilling scenario where science clashes with nature.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Raptor
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Raptor

    • YouTube Review for the game "Raptor" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  12. A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King

    All details for the board game A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King and similar games

    A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King is a fast-paced card game set in the world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. Players are thrust into the heart of King's Landing's court, where they must use cunning and strategy to outmaneuver their opponents in a quest to become the Hand of the King. This game for two to four players is filled with conspiracies and unexpected turns of fate, where influencing key characters from the series is crucial to gaining power.

    More details for A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King

    • YouTube Review for the game "A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  13. Queendomino

    All details for the board game Queendomino and similar games

    Queendomino is a standalone board game that builds upon the concepts introduced in Kingdomino. It offers a more complex and strategic experience, allowing players to create their kingdoms with an added layer of depth.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

    More details for Queendomino
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!28€ atAmazon.de*
  14. 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
  15. Jurassic Snack

    All details for the board game Jurassic Snack and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  16. Dice Town

    All details for the board game Dice Town and similar games

    Dice Town is a lively game where players step into the wild west with five poker dice and eight dollars in hand. Each turn, you'll assemble a poker hand from your dice rolls, vying for control of various key locations in Dice Town, each offering unique actions.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

    More details for Dice Town
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  17. Abyss

    All details for the board game Abyss and similar games

    Abyss plunges players into a deep-sea realm of power struggles, where they aim to ascend the throne and rule the underwater city. This game intertwines development, combination, and collection strategies in a captivating underwater setting.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.

    More details for Abyss
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  18. Trek 12: Himalaya

    All details for the board game Trek 12: Himalaya and similar games

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Trek 12: Himalaya
    • 1 - 50 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Okiya

    All details for the board game Okiya and similar games

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Okiya
    • 2 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. Kanagawa

    All details for the board game Kanagawa and similar games

    Kanagawa is a beautifully crafted board game set in 1840 in the bay of Tokyo. In this game, players become disciples of the famed Master Hokusai, striving to learn and excel in the art of painting. As disciples, players must expand their studios, choose their subjects carefully, and pay keen attention to the seasons to create the most harmonious and compelling print, aspiring to produce their lifetime's masterpiece.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

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

    Video reviews for Kanagawa

    • YouTube Review for the game "Kanagawa" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Kanagawa" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  21. Mr. Jack Pocket

    All details for the board game Mr. Jack Pocket and similar games

    Mr. Jack Pocket is a compact and strategic card game adaptation of the well-regarded board game Mr. Jack. Designed by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc, this game transforms the original board game's concept into a more portable format. It involves deduction and strategy, set against the backdrop of a Victorian-era mystery. The game cleverly uses a grid of street cards, with characters like Holmes, Watson, and a dog maneuvering around to catch the elusive Mr. Jack.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Mr. Jack Pocket
    • 2 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  22. Kingdomino Duel

    All details for the board game Kingdomino Duel and similar games

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    More details for Kingdomino Duel
    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  23. Sobek: 2 Players

    All details for the board game Sobek: 2 Players and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Sobek: 2 Players
    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. Scarabya

    All details for the board game Scarabya and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    🔥 Deal: 44% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Scarabya
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!11€ atAmazon.de*
  25. Dice Stars

    All details for the board game Dice Stars and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 25 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Dice Stars

    • YouTube Review for the game "Dice Stars" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  26. Cyclades

    All details for the board game Cyclades and similar games

    In this latest collaboration between Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc, players must buy the favor of the gods in their race to be the first player to build two cities in the Ancient Greek island group known as the Cyclades.

    Nominated for 7 awards.

    More details for Cyclades
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    👍 Good price!57€ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for Cyclades

    • YouTube Review for the game "Cyclades" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  27. Naga Raja

    All details for the board game Naga Raja and similar games

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Naga Raja
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. Mr. Jack

    All details for the board game Mr. Jack and similar games

    Mr. Jack is a captivating two-player board game that delves into the mystery and intrigue surrounding the infamous Jack the Ripper. This game involves a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase set in a historical context, requiring strategic thinking and deduction.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 1.

    More details for Mr. Jack
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!20€ atAmazon.de*
  29. Jurassic Brunch

    All details for the board game Jurassic Brunch and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  30. Zany Penguins

    All details for the board game Zany Penguins and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable

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