The best games from Blackrock Games 🇫🇷🏢 2026

In this 2026 top list we've picked out the best dice, card & board games from the game publisher "Blackrock Games".

History of Blackrock Games

The board game company "Blackrock Games" was founded by Yoann Laurent & Alain Ollier in 2007. The current company headquarters is in Veyre-Monton, Auvergne, France🇫🇷. The publisher is also known as BlackRock Éditions. Blackrock Games is part of the Hachette Livre group.

The oldest game by Blackrock Games in our database is Armadöra / Nuggets, from 2003. The best-known game is Nidavellir.

How good are games from the "Blackrock Games" publisher?

There are 3 games by Blackrock Games in our Top-1000 games list – making Blackrock Games #80 of the best game publishers out of 1548 publishers in our database.

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List of the best games from Blackrock Games 2026

In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games from the publisher Blackrock Games that you can buy 2026.

This list was last updated on July 4, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Castle Combo

    Castle Combo

    Castle Combo is a quick, clever card game from the studio behind Faraway. You spend coins to draw nine cards, little by little, from two open markets, then build them into a 3x3 tableau whose residents interact in smart ways.

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    2–5 10–25 min 10+ Easy to learn
  2. Nidavellir

    Nidavellir

    Nidavellir is a strategic bidding and set collection game set in a mythical dwarf kingdom. Players take on the roles of Elvalands, noble leaders tasked with assembling a powerful army to defend the kingdom against the dragon Fafnir.

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    2–5 45 min 10+ Easy to learn
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  3. El Bazar

    El Bazar

    Players attempt to create something they have on a drawn tile, such as an animal, object, or thing, using wooden pieces. When an opponent guesses what is being built, both players score a point; if not, the next player takes their turn to get others to guess. The game promises smiles for the whole family as they creatively present various items with wooden shapes.

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    3–8 30 min 6+ Immediately playable
  4. Wink: Nest of Spies

    Wink: Nest of Spies

    Players assume the role of agents infiltrating a foreign country, needing to connect discreetly with local contacts. They must wink at their secret accomplice each round without being seen by others, scoring points for successful winks. The game challenges players to act quickly and stay calm while avoiding detection by counterintelligence.

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    4–8 30 min 8+ Immediately playable
  5. Cartaventura: Hollywood
    1–6 45–60 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    8 € at Amazon*
  6. Suspects

    Suspects

    Players investigate in a series of mystery games with simplified rules, focusing on character psychology akin to Agatha Christie's novels. In the first installment, the brilliant and fearless Claire Harper embarks on adventures across various intriguing settings, from grand manors to shady theaters, and travels from Scotland to Egypt while solving puzzles that challenge her deductive skills and determination.

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    1–6 60–90 min 10+ Easy to learn
  7. The Boss

    The Boss

    Players gain information about loot or penalties available in various American cities by playing cards. They deploy gang members to these cities, where the player with the most members collects the loot or faces the penalties. As the game progresses, the stakes rise, especially in Chicago, where players must share their earnings with Al Capone. The Boss revolves around deduction, bluffing, and plenty of betrayal, featuring a card game format with a small board for tracking scores.

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    2–6 40 min 10+ Easy to learn
  8. Loading
    2–7 5 min 7+ Immediately playable
    At its lowest price in a month
    3 € at Amazon*
  9. Boreal
    2 15–20 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    17 € at Amazon*
  10. The LOOP: Dr Foo strikes back...back...back

    The LOOP: Dr Foo strikes back...back...back

    The LOOP is a cooperative board game that offers a unique and humorous twist on time travel and villainy. Players team up as Temporal Agents, working against the clock to stop the malevolent Dr. Faux, who is hell-bent on universal domination with his dangerously unstable time machine. The game stands out for its innovative "LOOP" mechanism, allowing players to create potent card combos and use their abilities multiple times in a turn. With four different game modes, each presenting its own set of challenges and requiring different strategies, The LOOP promises high replay value and hours of fun as players attempt to thwart Dr. Faux's dastardly plans across multiple timelines.

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    1–4 60 min 12+ Medium complexity
  11. Heredity: The Book of Swan
    1–4 120–180 min 14+ Medium complexity
  12. Abra Kazam!

    Abra Kazam!

    Welcome, apprentices! It's exam day, and you must speak and recognize spells of all kinds: Leviosa, Torticolax, Petrificus... Use your magic wand and good luck, as spells can sometimes backfire!

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    3–8 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    13 € at Amazon*
  13. Rivages
    1–5 20–30 min 8+ Easy to learn
  14. Run, Ghost, Run!
    2–4 30–45 min 8+ Immediately playable
  15. Pearladöra

    Pearladöra

    Players attempt to surround "gold mines" (numbered cylinders) on an 8x5 grid. In each round, a player either places a numbered tile face down or lays down two fence segments, which define the borders of each claim, with each claim needing to be at least four spaces large. At the end, revealed stones determine the player with the highest total in each claim, with ties resulting in shared points; the player with the most mine points wins.

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    2–4 20–30 min 8+ Easy to learn
  16. Strada Romana

    Strada Romana

    In ancient Rome, trade flourished between the port of Ostia and the city itself. Hundreds of wagons traveled a single road, delivering various goods to the bustling metropolis. Even the best merchants sought to get ahead of their competitors along this vital route.

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    2–5 45 min 8+ Easy to learn

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Castle Combo 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 5 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 6 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 30 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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