The best games by Xavier Georges 🇧🇪👨 2026

The best board and card games by Belgian designer Xavier Georges (Troyes, Ginkgopolis, Carnegie) – the list 2026.

Who is Xavier Georges?

Xavier Georges, born in 1970 in Namur, Belgium, is an architect and engineer who has been designing board games since the late 2000s – mostly as a trio with his compatriots Sébastien Dujardin and Alain Orban, who together shaped the majority of the catalogue of the Belgian publisher Pearl Games. Georges gained recognition with the accessible dice-placement game Troyes (2010), the urban card strategy game Ginkgopolis (2012), and most recently the industrial strategy game Carnegie (2022).

Xavier Georges as a game designer

The first game by Xavier Georges in our database is Royal Palace from the year 2008 – Xavier Georges has been designing games for over 18 years. The best-known game is Troyes.

How good are games by Xavier Georges?

There are 4 games by Xavier Georges in our Top-1000 games list – making Xavier Georges #56 of the best game designers out of 12777 designers in our database.

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List of the best games by Xavier Georges 2026

In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games by Xavier Georges that you can buy 2026.

This list was last updated on June 9, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Ginkgopolis

    • Sci-FiSci-Fi
    • Tile-LayingTile-Laying
    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • Nature & FarmingNature & Farming
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    +3 more

    Ginkgopolis is a futuristic city-building board game that blends strategic tile placement, resource management, and card drafting into an engaging and environmentally-themed experience.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Ginkgopolis
    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 13+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  2. Troyes Dice

    • Family GameFamily Game
    • MedievalMedieval
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • Roll & WriteRoll & Write
    • Dice GameDice Game
    +2 more

    Players explore the history of the medieval city of Troyes, organized around three orders: nobility, civil society, and religion. In Troyes Dice, a Roll & Write strategy game, players embody a wealthy Champagne family seeking to seize opportunities presented by the dice to make their mark on the city's history. Compete for glory by overcoming events, accessing markets, constructing the cathedral, or participating in prestigious building projects, with victory going to the player with the most victory points at the end.

    More details for Troyes Dice
    • 👥 1 - 10 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  3. Troyes

    Troyes is a strategy board game set in the historic city of Troyes in France's Champagne region. Players immerse themselves in the development of the city over four centuries, balancing the demands of religious, military, and civil responsibilities.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 1.

    More details for Troyes
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Troyes

    • YouTube Review for the game "Troyes" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  5. Carson City: Big Box

    • Tile-LayingTile-Laying
    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Worker PlacementWorker Placement
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    • City BuildingCity Building
    +1 more

    Set in 1858 in Carson City, Nevada, players gather a team of brave cowboys to purchase prime land and develop it into thriving territories of ranches, mines, and saloons. The game features a revamped board that supports up to six players, incorporating character advantages and competitive duels for action claims. Various expansions introduce new buildings, characters, and opportunities for gaining victory points through events like rodeos.

    More details for Carson City: Big Box
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 - 180 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  6. Carson City: The Card Game

    • Tile-LayingTile-Laying
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • AuctionAuction
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    • City BuildingCity Building
    • Card GameCard Game
    +1 more

    Players are responsible for developing a city by selecting and strategically placing lucrative plots and buildings. Gaining the support of influential figures is essential for success. Stay aware of opponents, as they will also strive to make the best moves, with a blind bidding mechanism determining who takes the lead in each round.

    More details for Carson City: The Card Game
    • 👥 1 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  7. Carnegie

    • Golden Geek+6Golden Geek
    • Worker PlacementWorker Placement
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • Route BuildingRoute Building
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • HeavyweightHeavyweight
    +5 more

    Carnegie is a board game that delves into the historical and industrial era of the United States, focusing on the life and career of Andrew Carnegie, a prominent figure in the steel industry and a renowned philanthropist. Players engage in strategic management of resources and development to build prestigious companies.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.

    💰 10% cheaper on Amazon than at other retailers

    More details for Carnegie
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
  8. Tournay

    • As d'Or (nominated)As d'Or (nominated)
    • MedievalMedieval
    • Worker PlacementWorker Placement
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    • DraftingDrafting
    +3 more

    Tournay is a strategic card game set in the historic city of Tournay, Belgium, inviting players to rebuild and flourish the city after its conquest by the Normans in 881. Players take on the roles of city builders, using cards to represent the military, religious, and civil efforts to construct buildings, recruit citizens, and gain prestige. The game's depth comes from managing these cards across three levels and colors, creating a dynamic play environment where strategy and planning are key.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Tournay
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  9. Royal Palace

    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    • Action PointsAction Points
    +1 more

    Players take on the role of nobles who place their servants in various parts of the palace to gain resources. Actions depend on the number of servants at each location, and earning gold allows for recruiting high-ranking nobles who provide victory points. Players can also disrupt balance within the palace and utilize privilege cards for additional bonuses.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Royal Palace
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  10. Black Angel

    • Sci-FiSci-Fi
    • Tile-LayingTile-Laying
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • HeavyweightHeavyweight
    +1 more

    In Black Angel, players embark on a critical space mission aboard humanity's last hope, the Black Angel spacecraft, to find a new habitable planet. As AI controllers, players manage resources, navigate interstellar challenges, and earn Validation Points (VP) for efficient decision-making, all while dealing with alien species and the menacing Ravagers.

    More details for Black Angel
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Black Angel

    • YouTube Review for the game "Black Angel" by BoardGameGeek
      Video

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