The best games presented at the Spiel 2009 game fair in Essen, Germany 2024
Are you looking for a good new game? We have compared all the games presented at the game fair "Spiel 2009" in Essen and listed the top100.
Game fair in the German city of Essen
The International Game Days "SPIEL", often called the Essen Game Fair or Essen 2009 after the city where it is held, is an annual four-day board game fair that is also open to the public. Many new games are released at the fair each year, especially (but not exclusively) European-style board games.
More info about game fair "Spiel" is available on official game website.
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Spiel-Messe Essen from other years
The Essen Game Fair has been held since 1983, we have listed for you both across all game years and listed separately by year at the bottom of the page.
List with the top100 new releases of Spiel'09:
Jaipur
In the bustling city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, you find yourself in a fierce competition as one of the two most powerful traders. However, being a prominent trader isn't enough; the ultimate goal is to earn two coveted "seals of excellence" to secure an invitation to the Maharaja's prestigious court. To outshine your direct competitor, you'll need to demonstrate superior trading skills by buying, exchanging, and selling goods at advantageous prices, all while carefully managing your valuable camel herds.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.
More details for Jaipur- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dominion: Seaside
Dominion: Seaside is an expansion to the popular deck-building games Dominion and Dominion: Intrigue. It is important to note that this expansion does not constitute a standalone game but rather adds new dimensions and strategic possibilities to the existing base games.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Dominion: Seaside- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a renowned tile-placement game set in the picturesque landscape of Southern France. This game is beloved for its simplicity, depth, and the beautiful mosaic players create on the table.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 5.
โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2001
More details for Carcassonne- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Carcassonne
Ticket to Ride: Europa 1912
More details for Ticket to Ride: Europa 1912Ticket to Ride: Europa 1912 is an expansion for the popular Ticket to Ride series, specifically enhancing the Ticket to Ride Europe game. This expansion introduces new elements and variants to the gameplay, offering fresh challenges and strategic options for players.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Parade
In Taj Mahal, players are immersed in the setting of northwest India at the beginning of the 18th century. This period marks the decline of the Grand Moguls' rule, presenting an opportunity for Maharishis and princes to assert control over the region. The game revolves around gaining influence through various strategic moves.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Parade- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Parade
Unanimo
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Unanimo- 3 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Unanimo
Kingsburg: To Forge a Realm
Kingsburg: To Forge a Realm is an expansion for the Kingsburg board game that adds new layers of customization and variety. This expansion is composed of five distinct "modules," each offering different ways to enhance the base game. Players can choose to add one or more modules to their game for a unique experience or a different challenge each time.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Kingsburg: To Forge a Realm- 2 - 5 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Chicken Cha Cha Cha
Chicken Cha Cha Cha is a delightful and engaging memory game that combines the whimsy of chickens learning to dance with the challenge of strategic movement and memory. Players become chickens vying to out-memorize and outmaneuver their opponents around a circuitous path, aiming to collect the tail feathers of their rivals by accurately recalling the images hidden on octagonal tiles.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 4.
โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 1998
More details for Chicken Cha Cha Cha- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
๐ Good price!Check for best price now at*Tobago
Tobago is an intriguing adventure board game where players embark on a treasure hunt, using clues to narrow down the locations of hidden treasures on a mysterious island. The game stands out with its modular board and strategic gameplay, appealing to players who enjoy deduction and exploration themes.
Nominated for 15 awards and won 2.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2010
More details for Tobago- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
๐ Good price!Check for best price now at*Bananagrams
Bananagrams is a lively, quick-paced word game that stands out for its simplicity and portability. It comes in a unique, banana-shaped fabric pouch, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go fun without the need for pencils, paper, or a board.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Bananagrams- 1 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Start Player
- 2 - 99 Players
- 1 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Loco Motive
- 4 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Hansa Teutonica
Hansa Teutonica is a strategic board game that transports players back to the time of the Hanseatic League, a medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds in Northwestern and Central Europe. In this game, players take on the roles of traders competing to expand their trading network, improve their skills, and gain the most victory points.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.
More details for Hansa Teutonica- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Cyclades
In this latest collaboration between Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc, players must buy the favor of the gods in their race to be the first player to build two cities in the Ancient Greek island group known as the Cyclades.
Nominated for 7 awards.
More details for Cyclades- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
๐ Good price!Check for best price now at*Video reviews for Cyclades
Ugg-Tect
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Ugg-Tect- 2 - 8 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ubongo 3D
Nominated for 5 awards.
๐ฅ Deal: 8% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Ubongo 3D- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
๐ฅ Great price!Check for best price now at*Video reviews for Ubongo 3D
The Adventurers: The Temple of Chac
The Adventurers: The Temple of Chac is an action-packed board game that takes players on a thrilling and perilous journey through the ruins of a Mayan temple. The game is designed to simulate an Indiana-Jones-style adventure, filled with danger, excitement, and the quest for ancient treasures.
Nominated for 6 awards.
More details for The Adventurers: The Temple of Chac- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Polizei-Alarm!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Duck, Duck, Bruce
- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow: The Village
- 8 - 18 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Orchard: Memo Game
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Vampires of the Night
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2010
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2010
More details for Vampires of the Night- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Arena: Roma II
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Arena: Roma II- 2 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Beer & Pretzels
- 2 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
7 Ate 9
- 2 - 4 Players
- 5 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
๐ Good price!Check for best price now at*Agricola
Agricola is a strategic board game where players become farmers aiming to build thriving homesteads. Manage resources, expand your home, and feed your family to win.
Nominated for 25 awards and won 14.
โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2008
More details for Agricola- 1 - 5 Players
- 30 - 150 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Hard to learn
Jambo Expansion 2
- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Mystery Rummy: Murders in the Rue Morgue
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Diego Drachenzahn
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
โญ๏ธ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2010
๐ฅ Deal: 21% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Diego Drachenzahn- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
๐ฅ Great price!Check for best price now at*Chronicle
- 3 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Chronicle
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