The best games by Colby Dauch 🇺🇸👨 2026
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Who is Colby Dauch?
Colby Dauch is an American board game designer and the founder of Plaid Hat Games, known for creating innovative story-driven games.
List of the best games by Colby Dauch 2026
In this list we have compiled the best board games that Colby Dauch either designed himself - or where he was involved in the design.
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Summoner Wars
Second Edition
All details & ratingSummoner Wars (Second Edition) revitalizes the classic tactical dueling card game with new art, streamlined rules, and an expandable game system. Players take on the roles of summoners, commanding unique factions in a strategic battle to dominate the war-torn planet of Itharia. This edition not only updates fan-favorite factions but also introduces new ones to the fray, ensuring fresh and engaging gameplay for newcomers and veterans alike.
2 40–60 min 9+ Medium complexity -
Summoner Wars: Guild Dwarves vs Cave Goblins
All details & ratingThe battle ignites in the Mountains of Sorrow, the site of an endless conflict between goblins and dwarves. The Cave Goblins rush into battle against any foe, while the Guild Dwarves guard their ancient treasures from their mountain halls. With the discovery of summoning stones, a new form of combat arises, drawing these two great races into the war for Itharia.
2–4 30 min 9+ Easy to learn -
Summoner Wars: Master Set
All details & ratingSummoner Wars: Master Set is a tactical card game that combines elements of strategy and fantasy. Players take on the roles of powerful Summoners, each harnessing the power of mysterious stones to lead their factions to victory in the war-torn world of Itharia.
2–4 30–60 min 9+ Medium complexity -
Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs Tundra Orcs
All details & ratingSummoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs. Tundra Orcs is a compelling starter set for the Summoner Wars strategy card game, featuring two distinct factions locked in a mythical struggle. This set pits the fiery Phoenix Elves against the icy Tundra Orcs, offering players a rich tactical experience as they choose sides in a battle over a devastated land.
2–4 30 min 9+ Easy to learn -
Heroscape Master Set: Battle for the Underdark
All details & ratingThe third master set for the HeroScape series delves into the realm of Dungeons and Dragons. It features 10 redesigned characters from Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures and 55 terrain figures in the Heroscape style.
2 60 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Battleship Galaxies
All details & ratingPlayers take on the role of either the human Intergalactic Space Navy or the alien Wretcheridians in a space combat miniatures game. The game features 20 starship miniatures, each with unique reference cards detailing their attributes, such as weapons, movement, and shields. Players spend energy points each round to perform actions, with combat resolved through dice rolls compared to target reference cards to determine hits, which are marked on the miniatures.
2–4 70 min 13+ Easy to learn -
City of Remnants
All details & ratingHot rain falls on a cold, decaying city. Players take on the role of gang leaders, each with unique traits and motivations, fighting for control over Gatorum, a prison and labor camp for survivors of the Yugai invasion. The game features intense resource management, bidding and conversion mechanics, and offers various strategies for victory, all while navigating threats from the Yugai police.
2–4 90 min 13+ Medium complexity
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
Summoner Wars (Second Edition) 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 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 40 to 60 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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