The best games by Vladimír Suchý 🇨🇿👨 2026

Players care for their sad, lost, and sick "baby monsters" that have wandered into our world. Each player selects their own "monstie," which can be a dragon, mandrake, ork, basilisk, or cerberus, and uses tiles available on the table to take care of it. There are tiles for tending to specific body parts, playgrounds, cuddle spots, diamonds for play or decoration, and wizards (veterinarians). Each tile comes with a different "cost" based on the number of steps the player’s monstie must take on the timeline. Players earn points through bonuses on the tiles and for the levels they nurture and improve for their monsties.

Underwater Cities is a strategy board game where players become the world's brightest minds, tasked with creating the most livable underwater habitats. The game is notable for its card placement mechanism and offers a richly strategic experience that scales in duration with the number of players.

Last Will is a unique board game that flips traditional gaming objectives on its head. In this game, players compete to squander an inheritance the fastest, following the peculiar will of a rich uncle who believes that the best way to enjoy wealth is to spend it lavishly.

Pulsar 2849 is a Euro-style board game set in the distant future where humanity has learned to harness the power of pulsars. In this strategic game of space exploration and resource management, players venture into the cosmos to claim pulsars and develop technologies, aiming to build an efficient energy distribution network among the stars.

Praga Caput Regni immerses players in the era of Charles IV, King of Bohemia, focusing on the construction and expansion of Prague during medieval times. Players act as influential citizens contributing to the city's development, seeking to gain the king's favor through strategic project management and resource allocation.

The Prodigals Club is a unique, thematic board game where players take on the roles of Victorian gentlemen striving to ruin their social reputations as thoroughly as possible. The game is a blend of strategy and satire, as players attempt to lose elections, squander their wealth, and alienate the elite of society—all in a bid to outdo each other in self-destruction.

Messina 1347 immerses players in a pivotal historical moment, the arrival of the plague epidemic in Europe, with a specific focus on its devastating impact on the Italian city of Messina. As members of influential families, players navigate the challenges posed by the epidemic, striving not only for survival but also to aid the city and its inhabitants during this dire period. This backdrop sets the stage for a game rich in historical context, strategy, and human resilience.

Shipyard sets you in the 19th century, where the demand for sea transportation is skyrocketing. As a ship manufacturer, your objective is to build ships for both corporate entities and naval forces. This involves hiring staff, purchasing ship parts, securing the favor of evaluation committees, and renting canal space for test runs.

Set in 1430, a time of turmoil in Europe, players act as tax collectors sent to a contested region. As ambitious nobles, they aim to gain favor with King Sigismund by maximizing their tax revenue while winning support from the estates. The game unfolds over six rounds, with players visiting one of six cities to collect goods, ultimately striving to gain the most influence at court.

Woodcraft immerses players in the enchanting world of forest inhabitants, each managing their workshop, crafting goods, and vying to establish the most successful operation. This game combines resource management, strategic planning, and dice manipulation, allowing players to gather materials, hire assistants, and upgrade their workshops for improved efficiency.

Countries strive to develop and improve in their own ways during the 20th century. Some become financial leaders, while others advance in knowledge or quality of life. Players aim to create a nation free of waste and pollution, where the environment is as healthy as the economy. Growth may lead to waste, and players must balance development with ecological impact to mitigate future environmental disasters. The game unfolds over six rounds, where players oversee urbanization, gather income, and conduct scientific research to discover new technologies. Points are earned based on the quality of life, with bonus points awarded for specific development aspects at designated rounds. Ultimately, the player with the highest score for building a nation with the highest living standards wins.

Set in the 19th century, maritime transport becomes increasingly essential for businesses and naval forces, requiring new ships. Players assume the role of ship manufacturers, hiring employees, purchasing accessories, and securing favorable votes from committees. They complete ships through a series of actions, testing them for points before the game concludes when the countdown marker reaches the finish line or when ship cards run out.

**Rush to the ship! Twelve houses in our city have already burned down!” Life on our planet is being scorched by increasing sunlight, forcing everyone to relocate people and factories from the "old" planet to a new one in just four rounds.