The best games from Mayfair Games 🇺🇸🏢 2026
In this 2026 top list we've picked out the best dice, card & board games from the game publisher "Mayfair Games".
History of Mayfair Games
The board game company "Mayfair Games" was founded by Darwin Bromley in 1981. The company was headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA🇺🇸 (in Skokie from 2001). In 2018 Mayfair Games shut down and sold all of its games to Asmodee.
The oldest game by Mayfair Games in our database is Empire Builder, from 1982. The best-known game is Bärenpark.
How good are games from the "Mayfair Games" publisher?
There are 4 games by Mayfair Games in our Top-1000 games list – making Mayfair Games #90 of the best game publishers out of 1547 publishers in our database.
More information about the publisher Mayfair Games
More about the game publisher Mayfair Games:
- BGG publisher page of Mayfair Games
- Official website of Mayfair Games
- Wikipedia article on Mayfair Games
- Mayfair Games Shuts Down After 36 Years (Polygon via Slashdot)
List of the best games from Mayfair Games 2026
In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games from the publisher Mayfair Games that you can buy 2026.
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Detroit-Cleveland Grand Prix
All details & ratingPlayers receive a sheet of cards with movement numbers for one or more cars. When a card is played, the cars move forward the specified number of spaces in order. Movement can be lost if the track is blocked, so players must carefully choose when to use cards that could benefit their opponents.
2–6 60 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Cosmic Encounter
1991 Edition
All details & ratingPlayers represent alien races attempting to expand across five foreign worlds. They challenge other players and seek assistance from interested parties. Unique alien powers allow players to bend or break game rules, adding strategic depth to the encounters. This edition includes significant changes, such as one-time-use tokens, categorized moons with varying impacts, and the introduction of new cards and mechanics.
3–6 60 min Medium complexity -
Freight Train card game
All details & ratingPlayers manage and organize a freight station, competing over three rounds. Points are awarded for the longest or second-longest train of each type, as well as for unique mixed trains. Players can choose to add freight cars from a communal pool, draw from their own station, or rearrange their private yard for a cost in victory points. The player with the most points at the end wins.
2–5 90 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Oh My Goods!
All details & ratingOh My Goods!, initially known as Royal Goods, immerses players in the role of European artisans during the Middle Ages, focusing on the production and trade of various goods.
2–4 30 min 10+ Easy to learn -
1870: Railroading across the Trans Mississippi from 1870
All details & ratingPlayers try to earn the most money by buying and selling shares of various railroad companies on a map of the central United States. The game features an abstract hexagonal board where track tiles are placed. Each title in the series introduces new elements, including private companies with unique financial opportunities, and the game ends when the bank runs out of money, with the player holding the highest private wealth declared the winner.
2–6 360 min 14+ For connoisseurs
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
Detroit-Cleveland Grand Prix 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 6 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 60 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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