The Best Games from Hans im Glück 🇩🇪🏢 2026

In this 2026 top list we have selected for you the best dice, card & board games from the game publisher "Hans im Glück" 🇩🇪🏢.

History of Hans im Glück

The board game company "Hans im Glück" was founded by Bernd Brunnhofer und Karl-Heinz Schmiel in 1983. The current company headquarters is in München, Bayern, Deutschland🇩🇪. The debut game from Hans im Glück was "Dodge City 1983". The game publisher is also known as Hans im Glück Verlags-GmbH.

Famous Hans im Glück games include Carcassonne, Stone Age oder El Grande.

Hans im Glück games are distributed by the Asmodee Group since 2019.

The publishing house is named after the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale "Hans im Glück," which is called "Lucky Hans" or "Hans in Luck" in English – hence the logo with Hans riding a pig.

German market in focus

Although many of their own games are language-independent, they themselves only publish prints for the domestic market that contain only German-language rules; English-language prints of their games have been published mainly by Rio Grande Games, Dutch versions by 999 Games, and so on.

How good are games from "Hans im Glück" game publisher?

There are 31 games from Hans im Glück included in our Top1000-Games-List, making Hans im Glück the #6 best games publisher out of a total of 284 games publishers in our database.

Further Information about the Game Publisher Hans im Glück

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List with the best Games by Hans im Glück 2026 🇩🇪🏢

Below is the always up-to-date list of the best board games from Hans im Glück that you can buy 2026:

This list was last updated on June 19, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Dominion: Intrigue

    Dominion: Intrigue

    1. Expansion

    Dominion: Intrigue is a stand-alone expansion to the original Dominion game, introducing new elements of strategy and card variety to the popular deck-building game.

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    2–6 30 min 13+ Easy to learn
  2. My First Carcassonne

    My First Carcassonne

    My First Carcassonne, also known as Carcassonne Junior, introduces the iconic tile-laying gameplay of the classic Carcassonne to a younger audience. This game captures the essence of the original while simplifying the mechanics to make it accessible for children, making it a wonderful entry point into the world of board games.

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    2–4 10–20 min 4+ Immediately playable
  3. Carcassonne: Winter Edition

    Carcassonne: Winter Edition

    Carcassonne: Winter Edition wraps the classic tile-placement game in a picturesque blanket of snow, offering a seasonal twist on the beloved mechanics of Carcassonne. This edition captures the essence of winter with beautifully illustrated tiles that transform the familiar French countryside into a serene snowy landscape. Players continue to strategically place tiles and deploy their meeples as knights, farmers, and highwaymen, endeavoring to dominate this frosty version of the medieval terrain.

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    2–5 40 min 8+ Easy to learn
    + 26 € above the best price
    40 € at Amazon*
  4. My First Stone Age

    My First Stone Age

    Join Jonon and Jada, two children from the Stone Age, on a journey to rediscover how the first humans settled the world around them. In this children's version of the classic family game, players collect resources and build their own settlement.

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    2–4 15 min 5+ Immediately playable
    + 23 € above the best price
    47 € at Amazon*
  5. Duel for Cardia
    2 15 min 9+ Easy to learn
  6. Stone Age

    Stone Age

    Stone Age catapults players into the challenging era of our ancestors, a time when survival hinged on the relentless pursuit of progress. In roles as hunters, collectors, farmers, and toolmakers, players will experience the hardships and triumphs of this prehistoric age. Here's an overview of the game:

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    2–4 60–90 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 1 € above the best price
    37 € at Amazon*
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  7. Majesty: For the Realm

    Majesty: For the Realm

    Majesty: For the Realm is a strategic board game set in the Middle Ages, where players vie for the crown by building the most prosperous domain. The game revolves around recruiting a variety of characters from the medieval society, each contributing to the growth and wealth of your kingdom in different ways. Players must make tactical decisions to assemble the most effective combination of subjects to outmaneuver their rivals and claim supremacy.

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    2–4 20–30 min 7+ Easy to learn
  8. El Grande Big Box

    El Grande Big Box

    El Grande Big Box is the definitive edition of the classic area control game El Grande, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a comprehensive collection that includes the base game and all its expansions. In this strategic board game, players assume the roles of Grandes in medieval Spain, competing to exert their dominance over the various regions as the king's power wanes. Through cunning deployment of caballeros (knights represented by meeples), players seek to secure majorities in Spain's diverse territories, leveraging power cards for turn order and action cards for strategic moves.

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    2–5 90 min 12+ Medium complexity
  9. Carcassonne: The Castle

    Carcassonne: The Castle

    Carcassonne: The Castle is a standalone board game inspired by the popular Carcassonne series, but uniquely tailored for two players. Set within the city walls of Carcassonne, this game retains the familiar tile-placement mechanics but introduces new strategies and components specific to this version. The theme revolves around the development of the city, focusing on strategic construction and area control within the confined space of the city walls.

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    2 30–45 min 8+ Easy to learn
  10. Paleo

    Paleo

    Paleo is a cooperative adventure game set in the Stone Age, where players work together to ensure the survival of their human characters while completing various missions. The ultimate goal? To paint a woolly mammoth on a wall, leaving a mark of your existence (or just because it looks cool).

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    2–4 45–60 min 10+ Medium complexity
    + 4 € above the best price
    37 € at Amazon*
  11. Carcassonne: South Seas

    Carcassonne: South Seas

    Carcassonne: South Seas brings the classic tile-laying charm of the original Carcassonne to a vibrant, tropical setting. This standalone game, the first in the "Carcassonne Around the World" series, offers players the task of building island landscapes filled with inviting seas and lush islands. Instead of the traditional cities, roads, and fields, players work to gather bananas, shellfish, and fish, trading these resources for points with various traders. The familiar mechanics of placing tiles and meeples blend seamlessly with this refreshing maritime theme, offering both seasoned Carcassonne fans and newcomers a delightful new variant to explore.

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    2–5 35 min 8+ Easy to learn
  12. Finca

    Finca

    2009 Edition

    Welcome to the sun-soaked island of Mallorca, where the game of Finca unfolds against a backdrop of golden beaches, a light-blue sea, and abundant orchards. In this strategic board game, players take on the role of Mallorcan farmers as they endeavor to cultivate and deliver the island's finest fruits, including oranges, lemons, almonds, and grapes. The key to success lies in efficiently managing your resources and outpacing your competitors in the race to deliver your crops.

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    2–5 45 min 10+ Easy to learn
    55 % cheaper than at other retailers
    41 € at Amazon*
  13. My First Stone Age: The Card Game

    My First Stone Age: The Card Game

    Players aim to repair their houses using three different resources hidden in the grass. With the help of Martin, the mammoth, they search for these resources. The first player to build three houses wins the game.

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    2–4 15–30 min 4+ Immediately playable
  14. Saint Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg is a strategic card game that transports players to the early days of the famous Russian city. The game revolves around building the most impressive version of Saint Petersburg by acquiring various cards representing craftsmen, buildings, and aristocrats.

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    2–4 45–60 min 10+ Easy to learn
  15. Fjords

    Fjords

    2005 Edition

    Fjords is a strategic board game that transports players back to the era between the 8th and 11th centuries, a time when Viking clans were vigorously exploring and settling new lands. This game pits two clan leaders against each other as they vie for the most advantageous plots of land along Norway's picturesque coast. The objective is to establish villages in strategic locations to secure territory and resources, employing tactical acumen to outmaneuver the opponent.

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    1–2 30 min 8+ Easy to learn
  16. Taluva

    Taluva

    Taluva is a strategic board game set on an emerging South Sea island, where players compete to settle the land amidst the constant threat of volcanic eruptions. Each player must skillfully navigate the dynamic landscape, strategically placing tiles and buildings to expand their settlements while contending with the volatile natural environment.

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    2–4 45 min 8+ Easy to learn
    10 € below the next retailer
    37 € at Amazon*
  17. Carcassonne: Gold Rush

    Carcassonne: Gold Rush

    Carcassonne: Gold Rush marks the second installment in the "Carcassonne: Around the World" series, transporting players to the rugged landscapes of 19th-century America during the height of the gold rush era. This iteration of the beloved Carcassonne franchise retains the core mechanics of tile placement and feature scoring while introducing a thematic twist that captures the spirit of exploration, competition, and fortune-seeking that defined the period.

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    2–5 35 min 8+ Easy to learn
  18. Carcassonne: The City

    Carcassonne: The City

    Carcassonne: The City stands as a standalone game in the famed Carcassonne series, inviting players to collaboratively build an old town using tile-laying mechanics. As the town expands, a unique feature of this version comes into play: the construction of town walls, starting from a wooden gate and growing outward. These walls aren't just functional; they're made from delicately carved wooden parts, creating a visually stunning medieval town by the game's end.

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    2–4 30–45 min 8+ Easy to learn
  19. Ultimate Railroads

    Ultimate Railroads

    Players compete in an exciting race to build the largest and most advanced railway network. They assign workers to essential tasks to expand simple tracks, modernize their railroads, and enhance efficiency with new locomotives and factories. With multiple paths to victory, the game challenges players to see which empire will thrive and overcome future challenges. The game includes the base game and all expansions, along with new content and a solo mode.

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    1–4 90–120 min 12+ Medium complexity

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Dominion: Intrigue (1. Expansion) 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 4 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 35 to 40 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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