The best games from Ignacy Trzewiczek 🇵🇱👨 2025
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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 23 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 author 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 author out of a total of 708 authors in our database.
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List of best games by Ignacy Trzewiczek 2025
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 2025:
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
Detective: 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.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 4.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019
More details for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game- 1 - 5 Players
- 120 - 180 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
51st State: Ultimate Edition
More details for 51st State: Ultimate Edition51st 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 Players
- 75 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Imperial Settlers
Imperial 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.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.
More details for Imperial Settlers- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Imperial Settlers
51st State: Master Set
51st State: Master Set is a comprehensive and rebalanced card game set in a post-apocalyptic world where players vie for control over the remnants of the United States. As leaders of one of four powers, players work to build and establish their new country amidst the ruins. The game is renowned for its strategic depth, offering multiple ways to use each card, and it includes content from the original game as well as from the New Era and Winter expansions.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for 51st State: Master Set- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Vienna Connection
More details for Vienna ConnectionPlayers 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 Players
- 120 - 180 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Easy to learn
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
Imperial 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.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Season One
Players 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.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Season One- 1 - 5 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game – Season One
Batman: Everybody Lies
More details for Batman: Everybody LiesPlayers 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 Players
- 120 - 180 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
Robinson 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.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.
More details for Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
Zombiaki II: Attack on Moscow
More details for Zombiaki II: Attack on MoscowPlayers 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 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Imperial Settlers: Roll & Write
More details for Imperial Settlers: Roll & WritePlayers 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 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Imperial Settlers: Roll & Write
Zombiaki
More details for ZombiakiA 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 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Dune: House Secrets
More details for Dune: House SecretsSet 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 Players
- 90 - 180 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Prêt-à-Porter
Prêt-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.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Prêt-à-Porter- 2 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Hard to learn
Neuroshima: Convoy
More details for Neuroshima: ConvoyMoloch'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 Players
- 30 - 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
The Witcher Adventure Game
More details for The Witcher Adventure GameThe 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 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Easy to learn
The New Era
More details for The New EraFour 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 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
51st State
51st 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.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for 51st State- 2 - 4 Players
- 40 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Stronghold: 2nd edition
Players 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.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Stronghold: 2nd edition- 2 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Stronghold: 2nd edition
Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot
As 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.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition)
More details for Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition)The 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 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Collector's Edition (Gamefound Edition)
More details for Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Collector's Edition (Gamefound Edition)The Collector's Edition of Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island, released on Gamefound, includes exclusive content that is not available in the retail version. It features the base game, stunning miniatures, an Open & Play tutorial campaign, and access to a companion app. Additionally, this edition offers several exclusive stretch goals like modular storage, companion miniatures, adventure and event cards, and various expansion components.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Hard to learn
First Martians: Adventures on the Red Planet
First 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.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for First Martians: Adventures on the Red Planet- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Hard to learn
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