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 29, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Ginkgopolis

    Ginkgopolis

    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.

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    1–5 45 min 13+ Medium complexity
  2. Troyes Dice

    Troyes Dice

    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.

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    1–10 20–30 min 12+ Easy to learn
  3. Carson City: The Card Game

    Carson City: The Card Game

    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.

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    1–6 30–45 min 12+ Easy to learn
  4. Carnegie

    Carnegie

    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.

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    1–4 90–120 min 12+ For connoisseurs
    + 4 € above the best price
    27 € at Amazon*
  5. Tournay

    Tournay

    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.

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    2–4 30–60 min 12+ Medium complexity
  6. Royal Palace

    Royal Palace

    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.

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    2–4 60 min 12+ Medium complexity
  7. Black Angel

    Black Angel

    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.

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    1–4 60–120 min 12+ For connoisseurs
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Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Ginkgopolis currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 1 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 12 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 45 to 60 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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