The best games from Ares Games 🇮🇹🏢 2026
In this 2026 top list we've picked out the best dice, card & board games from the game publisher "Ares Games".
History of Ares Games
The board game company "Ares Games" was founded by Roberto Di Meglio in 2011. The current company headquarters is in Camaiore, Italy🇮🇹.
The oldest game by Ares Games in our database is War of the Ring, from 2004. The best-known game is Der Herr der Ringe: Der Ringkrieg.
How good are games from the "Ares Games" publisher?
There are 4 games by Ares Games in our Top-1000 games list – making Ares Games #65 of the best game publishers out of 1547 publishers in our database.
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List of the best games from Ares Games 2026
In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games from the publisher Ares Games that you can buy 2026.
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Wings of Glory: WW2 Battle of Britain Starter Set
All details & ratingIn the summer and autumn of 1940, following the fall of France, the German Luftwaffe confronted the Royal Air Force in the Battle of Britain, the first major military campaign fought entirely in the air. With the Wings of Glory: WW2 Battle of Britain Starter Set, you can relive the epic aerial duels between the Axis powers and the Allied aces. This complete game includes four fully assembled and painted airplanes, a color rulebook, scenario booklet, play tokens, rulers, and aircraft consoles for quick and easy gameplay.
1–99 30–45 min 8+ Easy to learn -
War of the Ring: Second Edition
All details & ratingImmerse yourself in the epic struggle for Middle Earth in War of the Ring: Second Edition, a riveting board game that pits the Free Peoples against the formidable Shadow Armies. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, players embark on a quest for victory through military conquest or the perilous journey of the Ringbearer.
2–4 150–240 min 13+ For connoisseursVideo reviews 1 -
Dungeon Time
All details & ratingAre you brave enough to take on the challenge of the dungeon? In this cooperative real-time card game, players enter a fantasy realm with just five minutes to complete their missions. Find the equipment and fulfill your tasks while managing time carefully, as mishandling items can lead to failure.
1–5 10–60 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Altay: Dawn of Civilization
All details & ratingAltay: Dawn of Civilization is a standalone blend of deck-building, civilization development and area expansion for 2–4 players. Four mysterious peoples have spent years developing distinct cultures deep within a continent — now the arrival of new settlers tests their balance of magic, technology and nature.
2–4 45–90 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Sails of Glory
All details & ratingSails of Glory is a series of games that simulate naval combat during the Age of Sail (1650-1815). Players secretly choose maneuver cards, revealing them simultaneously, and must align arrows from the cards in front of their miniatures to determine movement. The system has been refined to accurately depict battles between large sailing ships, starting in the Napoleonic era, with potential expansions into other historical periods if successful.
2–4 45 min 13+ Medium complexity -
War of the Ring
All details & ratingPlayers control either the Free Peoples or the Shadow Armies. Initially, the Free Peoples hesitate to rise against Sauron and may need persuasion from Gandalf or other allies to engage in battle, represented by a political track indicating their willingness to fight.
2–4 120 min 12+ For connoisseurs -
Masters of the Night
All details & ratingAwakening to the sound of a train, players realize they are about to arrive at a new location that could either be a refuge or a final resting place for their family. Hidden away in a luggage car, they must protect their sleeping kin. Players embody a vampire family arriving in an unknown city, striving to survive and establish their dominance while facing mysterious agents determined to thwart them. This fully cooperative game accommodates 1 to 5 players.
1–5 60–120 min 13+ Easy to learn -
Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set
All details & ratingBattlestar Galactica: Starship Battles is a spaceship combat miniatures game designed by the creators of Wings of Glory and Sails of Glory. Players control colonial and Cylon ships, engaging in intense dogfights and various missions. The game features innovative mechanisms that allow for easy and intuitive space battles, capturing the dynamics of the series, and includes elements from both the classic and reimagined series.
2–4 30–60 min 8+ Medium complexity -
Master of the Galaxy
All details & ratingThe galaxy is vast and rich, welcoming any species that ventures into space. However, nine ancient races are expanding, ready to assimilate or exterminate anyone who stands in their way.
2–4 45–120 min 10+ Medium complexity -
Hunt for the Ring
All details & ratingOne player takes on the role of Frodo and his companions, traveling from the Shire to Rivendell, while up to four other players represent the Nazgûl, trying to hunt them down. The game features hidden movement and is played in two chapters on different boards. In the first chapter, the player controlling Frodo must reach Bree within sixteen rounds to avoid gaining corruption points. If successful, they can choose to proceed immediately to the second chapter or save their progress for later. In the second chapter, the Frodo player uses a travel deck to navigate to Rivendell instead of directly controlling the Hobbits.
2–5 90–180 min 13+ Medium complexityVideo reviews 1 -
Sword & Sorcery
All details & ratingSword & Sorcery is an epic fantasy cooperative board game that blends rich storytelling with tactical combat. Designed for 1-5 players, this game sets you on a heroic quest against evil forces, driven by a game system that controls the adversaries.
1–5 60–90 min 12+ For connoisseursVideo reviews 2 -
Dungeonology: The Expedition
All details & ratingWelcome to Rocca Civetta, a charming town in the Italian hinterland that hosts a peculiar university dedicated to the study of dungeonology. Recently, the faculty lost its professor, and the dean is in search of a capable replacement, and you are the ideal candidate for the position.
2–4 45–105 min 14+ Medium complexity
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
Wings of Glory: WW2 Battle of Britain Starter Set 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 2 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 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 45 to 90 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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