The best games from Ignacy Trzewiczek 🇵🇱👨 2026
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Who is Ignacy Trzewiczek anyway?
Ignacy Trzewiczek has been designing dice, card & board games since 2002. The game designer hails from Gliwice/Gleiwitz, Schlesien, Polen🇵🇱, was born in 1976 and currently lives in Gliwice/Gleiwitz, Schlesien, Polen 🇵🇱.
Trzewiczek's first game "Machina" he developed in 2002 at the age of 26 – so he has been designing games for over 24 years. Famous Trzewiczek games are for example Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island, Imperial Settlers & Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game.
Ignacy Trzewiczek has been designing dice, card & board games since 2002. The game designer hails from Gliwice, Silesia, Poland🇵🇱, was born in 1976 and currently still lives in Gliwice, Silesia, Poland 🇵🇱.
Trzewiczek's first board game "Machina" he developed in 2002 at the age of 26 – so he has been designing games for over 2002 years. In 2000, he already started developing role-playing games. Famous Trzewiczek games include Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island, Imperial Settlers & Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game.
From role-playing games to board games & own publishing house
He began writing articles and adventures for role-playing games, first for the magazine Magia i Miecz (Magic and Sword) and later as editor-in-chief of the now defunct bimonthly Portal. In 1999 he founded Portal Games (formerly Portal Publishing), which later published products such as the role-playing games Neuroshima, Monastyr, and the card game Zombiaki, as well as the magazines Gwiezdny Pirat and Świat Gier Planszowych. In addition to being a publisher, Trzewiczek was also the designer of many of these products, including helping to develop the Polish New Wave RPG. In later years, he focused on designing board games, some of which have won numerous awards worldwide. He also organizes, among others, the cyclical board game meetings "Pionek" in Gliwice and earlier the Dracool convention.
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How good are "Ignacy Trzewiczek" games?
There are 7 games by Ignacy Trzewiczek in our Top1000 games list, making Trzewiczek the #25 best game designer out of a total of 708 designers in our database.
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List of best games by Ignacy Trzewiczek 2026
In this list we have listed the best board games that Ignacy Trzewiczek either designed himself – or was involved in designing.
Unfortunately, not all of Ignacy Trzewiczek's games are currently available. In the following list you can find all dice, board & card games by Ignacy Trzewiczek that you can buy 2026:
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Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
All details & ratingDetective: A Modern Crime Board Game immerses players in the role of true detectives, blending traditional board game elements with modern technology and storytelling. This game offers a unique and interactive experience, as players solve interconnected cases using both physical game components and an online database.
1–5 120–180 min 16+ Medium complexity+ 10 € above the best price25 € at Amazon*Video reviews 1 -
51st State: Ultimate Edition
All details & rating51st State: Ultimate Edition is the complete package that includes the base game and six expansions: New Era, Winter, Scavengers, Allies, Moloch, and No Man's Land. In a world where civilization has collapsed, players control one of four factions—Mutants, Traders, New Yorkers, or Appalachians—working to build their new nation. Each card offers three ways to utilize locations, leading to significant choices that shape the game's outcome.
1–4 75 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Imperial Settlers
All details & ratingImperial Settlers is a dynamic card game where players lead one of four distinct factions - Romans, Barbarians, Egyptians, and Japanese - to build and expand their empires. It's a game of strategy and resource management, set in a newly discovered land ripe for exploration and conflict.
1–4 45–90 min 10+ Medium complexity1 € below the next retailer23 € at Amazon*Video reviews 3 -
Vienna Connection
All details & ratingPlayers take on the role of CIA agents sent to Europe in 1977 to investigate the mysterious death of James Werner, an American citizen murdered in Vienna. Various intelligence agencies are involved, and players travel through Europe to visit a dozen locations and uncover secrets. The game features unique rules and mechanics that bring the espionage theme to life, requiring players to manage resources, decode reports, and outsmart rival spies.
1–5 120–180 min 16+ Easy to learn -
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
All details & ratingImperial Settlers: Empires of the North is a fresh, standalone card game set in the vibrant Imperial Settlers universe. This game takes you to the distant, chilly realms of the north, where you can lead one of three distinct factions: the industrious Scotsmen, the resourceful Inuits, or the seafaring Vikings. Your goal? To guide your chosen faction to become the most prosperous empire in these harsh, yet bountiful lands.
1–4 45–90 min 10+ Medium complexity3 € below the next retailer35 € at Amazon* -
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Season One
All details & ratingPlayers take on the role of investigators trying to solve a crime in this fully cooperative board game for 1-5 players. The game features three standalone cases, each designed to be completed in about 90 minutes, with settings and styles that challenge players in unique ways. From uncovering family secrets in a British mansion to navigating gang tensions in an Italian neighborhood, each case offers an intriguing mystery to unravel.
1–5 90–120 min 12+ Easy to learn -
Batman - Everybody Lies
All details & ratingPlayers take on the roles of key investigators in Gotham City, including a journalist, a reporter, a detective, and Catwoman. They collaboratively make decisions to solve a series of mysterious cases, visiting iconic locations and interacting with famous Batman characters to gather clues and track suspects. The game features a unique hidden agenda mechanic, allowing players to have secret goals based on their chosen character, alongside engaging physical and digital components for an immersive experience.
2–4 120–180 min 14+ Easy to learn+ 8 € above the best price16 € at Amazon* -
Zombiaki II: Attack on Moscow
All details & ratingPlayers assume the roles of defending humans and attacking zombies in a strategic card game for two. The human player wins by preventing the zombies from breaching their defenses, while the zombie player aims to overcome the human fortifications before dawn.
2 30 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Zombiaki
All details & ratingA Polish card game for two players where one player assumes the role of zombies and the other of humans. Zombies aim to eat the humans, while humans must survive until sunrise to save themselves. The game combines humor and strategy.
2 15 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Imperial Settlers: Roll & Write
All details & ratingPlayers take on the role of empire builders in a standalone game set in the universe of Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North. The game emphasizes engine building, where constructing buildings grants special bonuses and offers increasing choices each round as your empire progresses. There are two modes: a competitive standard mode for 2-4 players and a solo adventure mode with 48 unique game sheets, each presenting its own challenges and gameplay. Grab your pencil, roll your dice, and create the most flourishing empire!
1–4 30 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
All details & ratingRobinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island is a survival-themed board game where players, as shipwreck survivors, navigate the challenges of a deserted island. The game is a creation of Ignacy Trzewiczek, known for Stronghold.
1–4 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs+ 4 € above the best price34 € at Amazon*Video reviews 1 -
Dune: House Secrets
All details & ratingSet in the harsh desert planet of Arrakis, players take on the roles of rebels navigating through a series of challenging missions with limited time and resources. This cooperative adventure game uses both physical and digital components to drive the story forward as players explore regions, follow clues, and overcome various obstacles. The game features three major adventures that can be played separately, but completing all three reveals an overarching narrative with a significant impact on the trilogy.
1–4 90–180 min 14+ Immediately playable+ 14 € above the best price20 € at Amazon* -
Neuroshima: Convoy
All details & ratingMoloch's forces are on their way to devastate New York, threatening to end the resistance and break the defense lines of humanity. A swarm of gray machines marches eastward, destroying everything in their path. One player commands this convoy of powerful robots aiming to turn the city to ash, while the other player leads the Outpost army in attempts to halt them, winning battles and slowing their advance.
2 30–40 min 10+ Medium complexity -
The Witcher Adventure Game
All details & ratingThe Witcher Adventure Game invites players to traverse the enchanting world of The Witcher, created by Andrzej Sapkowski and expanded in the renowned video game series. As you navigate through a land teeming with lore and intrigue, you'll assume the role of one of four iconic characters, each offering a distinct approach to the challenges and adventures that await.
2–4 120 min 16+ Easy to learn -
Prêt-à-Porter
All details & ratingPrêt-à-Porter immerses players in the cutthroat world of fashion, blending economic strategy with the glitz of fashion shows. In this game, players manage their own clothing companies, striving for dominance in high-stakes fashion events. It's known for being one of the most intense and competitive games, where money is a powerful tool. Players work to expand their companies by opening new branches, hiring staff like Designers, Models, and Accountants, and signing contracts to boost profits and capabilities.
2–4 90 min 10+ For connoisseurs -
51st State
All details & rating51st State transports players to a post-apocalyptic world where the United States has collapsed, and new powers vie for control to establish a new state. As leaders of one of four factions—mutants, traders, New Yorkers, and Appalachians—players work to build and expand their new country through strategic card play.
2–4 40–90 min 10+ Medium complexity -
The New Era
All details & ratingFour factions have grown and their borders have expanded, leading to an unavoidable conflict. The Mutants Union instigates attacks while the other factions respond quickly, marking the beginning of a war era.
2–5 60 min 10+ Medium complexity -
Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot
All details & ratingAs captain of your own pirate ship, set sail on the high seas to hunt down valuable merchant vessels and plunder them for their goods. Hire a new crew, upgrade your ship, and present your treasure to the Pirate King for fame and glory.
2–5 45–60 min 8+ Medium complexity -
Stronghold
Second Edition
All details & ratingPlayers take on opposing roles in a siege scenario. One defends the fortress while the other tries to breach its walls as quickly as possible. The game features updated components, streamlined rules, and introduces objective cards for the attacker and defense plans for the defender, enhancing strategic options during play.
2 90 min 10+ For connoisseursVideo reviews 1 -
Stronghold: Undead
2nd Edition
All details & ratingThe necromancer leads an undead army against the fortress walls, where a powerful artifact lies. As his magical essence diminishes, he must storm the castle within eight rounds to seize the artifact and claim victory. Otherwise, his powers will fade entirely, and the undead army will crumble to dust. This edition reimagines the original expansion into a standalone game with new mechanics and strategies for both sides.
2 90 min 14+ Medium complexity -
First Martians: Adventures on the Red Planet
All details & ratingFirst Martians: Adventures on the Red Planet transforms the intense survival experience of Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island to the desolate landscape of Mars, challenging players to overcome the relentless threats posed by the Red Planet. Leveraging an innovative app to guide gameplay, the game seamlessly blends traditional board game mechanics with modern technology, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.
1–4 60–90 min 10+ For connoisseurs
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Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.
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