The best games from Richard Garfield 🇺🇸👨 2024

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

Richard Garfield has become world famous for his smash hit "Magic the Gathering" - but he has also invented some other very good board & card games. We bring light into the darkness and have picked out the best for you.

Who is Richard Garfield anyway?

Richard Garfield has been designing dice, card & board games since 1993. The game designer hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA🇺🇸, was born in 1963 and currently lives in Kirkland, Washington, USA🇺🇸. His full name is Richard Channing Garfield.

Garfield's first game "Magic: The Gathering" he developed in 1993 at the age of 30 - so he has been designing games for over 31. Famous Garfield games include King of Tokyo, Magic: The Gathering, Android: Netrunner & RoboRally.

In 1998, Garfield was inducted into the Origins Award Hall of Fame.

Inventor of collectible card games... and patent holder

Richard Garfield is one of the most famous game designers in the world. He was granted a patent on trading card games for his first game, Magic: The Gathering - now a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide. Since then, he has designed many award-winning collectible card games and board games.

Garfield's childhood & youth

Richard Garfield spent his childhood traveling the world as his father worked in architecture. Eventually, they moved to Oregon when he was 12 years old. While initially interested in puzzles, his passion for games began with the discovery of Dungeons & Dragons. Richard Garfield designed his first game "RoboRally" at the age of 13 - but did not find a publisher until 1991, when he published it in 1994.

Professional career

Garfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computational mathematics in 1985. He then initially worked at Bell Labs, but eventually continued his studies at the University of Pennsylvania, this time in combinatorial mathematics. He then received a PhD in mathematics from the same university in 1993.

He was then a professor of mathematics at Whitman College before co-founding Wizards of the Coast (WofC) - also abbreviated as "Wizards" and the original publisher of Magic. Today, WofC is now owned by Hasbro.

Then, when Magic was published in 1993, Garfield decided to take a full-time job as a game developer.

How good are "Richard Garfield" games?

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

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List of best games by Richard Garfield 2024

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

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

This list was last updated on February 25, 2024. We compared 55 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. King of Tokyo: Dark Edition

    All details for the board game King of Tokyo: Dark Edition and similar games

    King of Tokyo: Dark Edition is a limited collector's edition of the popular game King of Tokyo. Set in an alternative, darker version of Tokyo, this edition brings a new level of intensity to the battle for control of the city.

    More details for King of Tokyo: Dark Edition
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. King of Tokyo

    All details for the board game King of Tokyo and similar games

    King of Tokyo is a game where players take on the roles of mutant monsters, robots, and aliens, all competing to become the sole King of Tokyo.

    Nominated for 19 awards and won 7.

    More details for King of Tokyo
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!27€ atAmazon.de*
  3. Mindbug: First Contact

    All details for the board game Mindbug: First Contact and similar games

    Mindbug: First Contact is an innovative and strategic duel card game where players summon unique hybrid creatures to battle their opponent. However, the twist lies in the Mindbug cards, which can turn the tide of the game by allowing players to take control of an opponent's creature.

    Nominated for 6 awards.

    More details for Mindbug: First Contact
    • 2 Players
    • 15 - 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. King of Tokyo: Monster Box

    All details for the board game King of Tokyo: Monster Box and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!50€ atAmazon.de*
  5. Hive Mind

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    • 3 - 12 Players
    • 30 - 90 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  6. Bunny Kingdom

    All details for the board game Bunny Kingdom and similar games

    Bunny Kingdom is a charming and strategic board game where players lead clans of rabbits to establish their dominance over a vast kingdom. The game combines elements of drafting, resource management, and area control to create a dynamic and engaging experience.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Bunny Kingdom
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 40 - 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!46€ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for Bunny Kingdom

    • YouTube Review for the game "Bunny Kingdom" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Bunny Kingdom" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Bunny Kingdom" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  7. The Great Dalmuti

    All details for the board game The Great Dalmuti and similar games

    The Great Dalmuti is a light and engaging card game that revolves around players striving to improve their social status by being the first to discard all their cards. The game is a commercial adaptation of the traditional card game President, and it offers a fun, fast-paced experience.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for The Great Dalmuti
    • 4 - 8 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!7€ atAmazon.de*
  8. King of New York

    All details for the board game King of New York and similar games

    King of New York is a fast-paced, standalone board game designed by Richard Garfield, which builds upon the ideas of its predecessor, King of Tokyo. Players step into the roles of giant monsters vying for supremacy in the bustling metropolis of New York City. The objective is to be the first to accumulate 20 victory points (VPs) or to be the last monster standing in this thrilling city-destroying battle.

    Nominated for 5 awards.

    More details for King of New York
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Dice Hunters of Therion

    All details for the board game Dice Hunters of Therion and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Carnival of Monsters

    All details for the board game Carnival of Monsters and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carnival of Monsters

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carnival of Monsters" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  11. Dungeons, Dice & Danger

    All details for the board game Dungeons, Dice & Danger and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!18€ atAmazon.de*
  12. Android: Netrunner

    All details for the board game Android: Netrunner and similar games

    Android: Netrunner is an asymmetrical Living Card Game for two players, set in a cyberpunk future. It involves strategic card play, where one player controls a megacorporation and the other plays as a lone runner.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.

    More details for Android: Netrunner
    • 2 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  13. RoboRally

    All details for the board game RoboRally and similar games

    RoboRally is a dynamic and chaotic racing board game where players control robots in a high-stakes race through a hazardous factory. The game combines strategy, quick thinking, and a bit of luck to create an engaging and often humorous experience.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    More details for RoboRally
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 45 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for RoboRally

    • YouTube Review for the game "RoboRally" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  14. Pecking Order

    All details for the board game Pecking Order and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  15. Treasure Hunter

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Treasure Hunter
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  16. KeyForge: Call of the Archons

    All details for the board game KeyForge: Call of the Archons and similar games

    KeyForge: Call of the Archons is a groundbreaking card game from the mind of Richard Garfield, offering a unique experience where each deck is one-of-a-kind. In this game, traditional deckbuilding and boosters are replaced by a world of endless discovery and strategic depth.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 3.

    More details for KeyForge: Call of the Archons
    • 2 Players
    • 15 - 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for KeyForge: Call of the Archons

    • YouTube Review for the game "KeyForge: Call of the Archons" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  17. Magic: The Gathering

    All details for the board game Magic: The Gathering and similar games

    Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a highly influential collectible card game (CCG) that has shaped the genre since its inception. Players take on the roles of planeswalkers, powerful wizards engaging in strategic duels.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 6.

    More details for Magic: The Gathering
    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  18. The Hunger

    All details for the board game The Hunger and similar games

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    🔥 Deal: 30% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for The Hunger
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!25€ atAmazon.de*
  19. Twitch

    All details for the board game Twitch and similar games
    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. Robo Rally

    All details for the board game Robo Rally and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  21. Shadow Blades

    All details for the board game Shadow Blades and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!5€ atAmazon.de*
  22. Dilbert: Corporate Shuffle

    All details for the board game Dilbert: Corporate Shuffle and similar games
    • 4 - 6 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  23. King of Monster Island

    All details for the board game King of Monster Island and similar games
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!45€ atAmazon.de*
  24. KeyForge: Mass Mutation

    All details for the board game KeyForge: Mass Mutation and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 15 - 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  25. KeyForge: Age of Ascension

    All details for the board game KeyForge: Age of Ascension and similar games

    🔥 Deal: 10% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for KeyForge: Age of Ascension
    • 2 Players
    • 15 - 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    🔥 Great price!45€ atAmazon.de*
  26. Filthy Rich

    All details for the board game Filthy Rich and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  27. Ghooost!

    All details for the board game Ghooost! and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Ghooost!
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Ghooost!

    • YouTube Review for the game "Ghooost!" by The Dice Tower
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Ghooost!" by The Dice Tower
      Video is in English
  28. Greedy Greedy Goblins

    All details for the board game Greedy Greedy Goblins and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 25 - 35 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  29. KeyForge: Worlds Collide

    All details for the board game KeyForge: Worlds Collide and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 15 - 45 Minutes
    • Medium difficulty
  30. Portal

    All details for the board game Portal and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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