The Best Games from Queen Games 🇩🇪🏢 2025
In this 2025er top list we have picked out for you the best dice, card & board games from the game publisher "Queen Games" 🇩🇪🏢. Queen games is more than just Alhambra or Kingdom Builder...
Small German game publisher
Queen Games was founded in 1992 by Rajive Gupta in Troisdorf near Cologne/Bonn. Initially Queen Games bought publishing rights or licenses for the German market. The first popular products were the pen & paper role-playing games Middle-Earth-Roleplaying-Game (MERG), Rolemaster or Cthulhu. In the meantime, mainly own board games are published.
In 2014, Queen Games was acquired by the Asmodée Group.
Already won several game awards
Queen Games games have been on the nomination lists for both the Deutscher Spielepreis and the Spiel des Jahres several times. Winners have been Alhambra (SdJ 2003), Kingdom Builder (SdJ 2012) & Fresco (DSP 2010).
How good are games from "Queen Games" game publisher?
There are 13 games from Queen Games included in our Top1000-Games-List, making Queen Games the #23 best games publisher out of a total of 285 games publishers in our database.
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List with the best Games by Queen Games 2025 🇩🇪🏢
Below is the always up-to-date list of the best board games from Queen Games that you can buy 2025:
Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box
More details for Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big BoxPlayers must escape from a temple after awakening an ancient curse. They navigate through the temple by rolling dice and matching symbols to gain access to adjacent rooms. Each exploration is unique, and all players must find the exit before the curse traps them forever, all while racing against a soundtrack that acts as the game's timer.
- 1 - 6 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box
Escape: The Curse of the Temple
Escape: The Curse of the Temple is a cooperative, real-time board game that offers an exhilarating and unique gaming experience. The game's theme centers around players working together to escape a cursed temple before it collapses.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 1.
More details for Escape: The Curse of the Temple- 1 - 5 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Escape: The Curse of the Temple
Luxor
In Luxor, players embark on an adventurous quest through the legendary temple of Luxor in search of treasures and the ultimate prize: the tomb of the pharaoh. This game stands out for its ever-changing path to the tomb, ensuring a unique experience in each playthrough.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2018
More details for Luxor- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Copenhagen
Copenhagen invites players into the architectural charm of the Danish capital, focusing on the iconic, colorful gabled houses of Nyhavn. This strategic, tile-placement game challenges players to design and construct new façades, blending them beautifully with the harbor’s historic setting.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Copenhagen- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Glüx
More details for GlüxGlüx is a family game focused on illuminating rooms. Players strive to place the brightest light tiles in various areas of the board to gain majority control. The aim is to cleverly position light tiles and brighten the most areas.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Glüx
Alhambra: Big Box
More details for Alhambra: Big BoxAlhambra: Big Box is the ultimate collection for fans of the Alhambra board game, combining the base game with all five of its expansions. This comprehensive set offers a wide range of gameplay variations and strategic depth. The packaging is thoughtfully designed to store each expansion separately, ensuring easy organization and setup. The expansions included are The Vizier's Favor, The City Gates, The Thief's Turn, The Treasure Chamber, and Power of the Sultan, each adding unique elements and challenges to the game.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Kingdom Builder: Big Box (Second Edition)
More details for Kingdom Builder: Big Box (Second Edition)The Kingdom Builder: Big Box includes the first four expansions: Nomads, Crossroads, Marshlands, and Harvest, along with three Queenies: Capitol, Caves, and The Island. Players create their own kingdoms by strategically building settlements to earn the most gold by the end of the game. With a variable board featuring nine different types of terrain, players play land cards and place settlements while aiming to fulfill specific conditions outlined by the game’s cards to maximize their gold earnings.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Alhambra
Alhambra is a strategic board game set in the historical context of the construction of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, during the Middle Ages. It combines elements of resource management, tile placement, and strategic planning.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 4.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2003
🔥 Deal: 8% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Alhambra- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Thebes
Thebes is a board game focused on competitive archaeology, where players assume the roles of archaeologists exploring historical sites across Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. The game combines strategy, time management, and a bit of luck, making it an engaging experience for players interested in history and exploration.
Nominated for 12 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2007
More details for Thebes- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Kingdom Builder
Kingdom Builder is a strategic board game where players shape their domains by building settlements, with the ultimate goal of earning the most gold by the end of the game.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2012
🔥 Deal: 13% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Kingdom Builder- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Kobold
More details for KoboldPlayers send their goblins to collect toys and gemstones while earning points during and at the end of the game. Maurice is on their heels with his flashlight, and if a goblin gets caught in its beam, it will flee as quickly as possible. The player who skillfully avoids the light and collects the most points wins!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Kingdom Builder: Big Box
More details for Kingdom Builder: Big BoxThe 2014 Big Box edition of Kingdom Builder includes the first two expansions and two of the three Queenies. Players create their own kingdoms by strategically building settlements to earn the most gold by the end of the game. The game features a variable board with nine types of terrain, and players play terrain cards to build settlements, with special actions that can be unlocked by building next to specific locations.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fresco
Fresco is a thematic board game that immerses players in the world of Renaissance artistry, specifically in the restoration of a fresco in a church. This game combines resource management, strategy, and a unique wake-up mechanic to create an engaging experience.
Nominated for 21 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2010
More details for Fresco- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Old London Bridge
In 1136 London, a great wooden bridge over the Thames has been destroyed by fire. Architect Peter de Colechurch plans to build a new fortified stone bridge, and players are responsible for different sections of this "Old London Bridge." By playing character cards, they contribute to constructing the 3D bridge, which includes houses that provide special abilities, new character cards, and increased player income. The architect with the most money at the end wins. This light to medium-weight game offers a unique bidding and building mechanic, a 3D cardboard bridge for added atmosphere, and variable victory conditions.
🔥 Deal: 21% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Old London Bridge- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Treasure Hunter
Treasure Hunter is a fast-paced and strategic drafting game where players become adventurers in search of valuable treasures over the course of five thrilling rounds. The game cleverly combines elements of strategy, luck, and foresight as players select from a hand of cards to assemble their team of treasure hunters, all while navigating the ever-changing opportunities and pitfalls presented by the treasures themselves.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Treasure Hunter- 2 - 6 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Arena: Roma II
The uprising in Rome is far from over! Players strategically play their cards to discover who the most powerful ruler is. Strengthen your position with powerful cards or accumulate victory points by skillfully deploying your characters and buildings. Arena can be played as a standalone game or combined with Roma for even more options, including mixing all cards from both games or allowing each player to create their own decks from the combined set.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Arena: Roma II- 2 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
SNCF: France & Germany
Paris Connection is a quick and engaging board game that combines elements of network building and stock portfolio management against the backdrop of the French railway system. As a reissue of David V. H. Peters' SNCF, this game challenges players to strategically invest in and expand railway companies across France, aiming to amass the most valuable portfolio by the game's end.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for SNCF: France & Germany- 3 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Alhambra: Family Box
More details for Alhambra: Family BoxPlayers acquire buildings to place within their Alhambra complex. On their turn, they can take money from the open market, buy a building, or conduct building projects with buildings set aside. Points are awarded for the most buildings of each type and for the longest outer wall section.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Kingdom Builder: Family Box
More details for Kingdom Builder: Family BoxThe Family Box includes the base game, the Nomads expansion, materials for a fifth player, and two mini-expansions: the Caves and the Capitol. Players create their own kingdoms by strategically building settlements to earn the most gold by the end of the game. The variable game board features nine terrain types, and players can gain additional actions and victory points through careful planning and fulfilling specific objectives.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Chef Alfredo
More details for Chef AlfredoChefkoch Alfredo is in despair because he can't remember which soup is cooking in which pot. Players must help him distribute carrots, garlic, beans, and tomatoes into the right pots while ensuring their opponents do the same.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Roma
Roma is a strategic card and dice game set in ancient Rome, amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and power struggles. Players must cleverly use a variety of powerful cards, like the Tower and Praetorian Guard for defense or the Consul and Tribune for more subtle maneuvers, to gain the upper hand. The game is uniquely driven by a combination of card placement and dice rolling. Cards are placed at stations numbered 1-6, and players use dice rolled each turn to activate these stations and utilize the card effects for tactical advantage. These effects can manipulate gameplay, generate money, or grant victory points. The game ends when all victory points in play have been claimed, and the player with the most victory points emerges victorious. Additionally, Roma can be combined with its sequel, Arena: Roma II, for varied gameplay experiences.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Roma- 2 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Roma
Alhambra: Big Box Special Edition
More details for Alhambra: Big Box Special EditionBig Box includes various games from the Alhambra universe. It features Granada, The Gardens of Alhambra, Alhambra: The Card Game, and Alhambra: The Dice Game.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Copenhagen: Roll & Write
More details for Copenhagen: Roll & WritePlayers complete the façade of their buildings using colors rolled on dice instead of drawn cards. Each player has a score sheet with a building and five rows of colored boxes. By rolling five dice, they choose a color group to draw a corresponding polyomino on their façade, filling in spaces with bricks and windows. Players can claim unused dice to mark their own score sheet and gain special abilities, while completing patterns grants points. The game ends when a player scores 12 or more points, with the highest score winning.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Kokopelli
More details for KokopelliEach player receives a set of 36 cards consisting of 3 cards from each of 12 different ceremony types. They have a player board with spaces for four ceremonies and can interact with two adjacent players' spaces, totaling eight. On their turn, players can draw a card, initiate a ceremony if they have none of that type, or play a card from their hand to an existing ceremony. A ceremony concludes after the fourth card is played, granting a victory point and possibly triggering the end of the game if all end tokens are placed. The player with the most victory points wins.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 40 - 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Escape: Zombie City
More details for Escape: Zombie CityPlayers are survivors of a zombie apocalypse, hiding in a church in a city. Everything is relatively fine until a massive wave of zombies arrives, threatening their safety. The only escape involves gathering supplies, starting an old VW Microbus, and fleeing the city before it’s too late.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Rune Stones
More details for Rune StonesRune Stones is a hand management game where each card has a unique number. Players carefully buy and play cards to collect gems, forge artifacts, and combine them into rune stones that grant special abilities. On their turn, players can summon creatures, play cards for resources, or forge artifacts to maximize their points and abilities. The first to reach 65 points triggers the end of the game, and the player with the highest score wins.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Rune Stones
Lupos
More details for LuposThe pack has long awaited this moment, as they meet their legendary wolf chief, Lupos, on a special night. Players will encounter mysterious places, paths, and dramatic encounters. By drawing a movement chip, players move a wolf to the nearest matching symbol, strategizing which wolf to choose. To win, players must work together to summon the wolf spirits and complete all tasks before dusk. It’s a cooperative adventure game with adjustable difficulty.
- 1 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Aton
Aton is an intriguing board game set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in ancient Egyptian history, where theological upheaval and power struggles define the era. As Pharaoh Akhnaton ascends to the throne, he seeks to revolutionize Egyptian worship by replacing the old deity Amon with Aton, sparking a fierce conflict with the entrenched priesthood.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Aton- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Push a Monster
Monsters have been unleashed in the arena! They can tease, mock, and fight each other using all sorts of tricks. Players take turns pushing a monster onto a raised platform, trying not to nudge the other monsters off. If a monster falls during a player's turn, every other player receives a token for each fallen monster. At the end of the game, players display their tokens, and the one with the longest line wins!
Nominated for 1 award.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2015
More details for Push a Monster- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Push a Monster
Show Manager
Players assemble four shows in any order: Queenie, Wolf, King Lear, and Ballet. They design actor cards from a constantly changing display, with each card representing actors with different abilities. Once a player has gathered all the required roles for a show, its value is compared to other productions of the same type, awarding points relative to those productions.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Show Manager- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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