The best games presented at the Spiel.digital 2020 fair 2025
Are you looking for a good new game? We have compared all the games presented at the game fair "Spiel.digital 2020" and listed the top100.
Game fair by Corona no longer in Essen - but online.
The International Game Days SPIEL, often called the Essen Game Fair or Essen 2020 after the city where it is held, is an annual four-day board game fair that is also open to the public. The last SPIEL was held in Essen in 2019, from October 24 to 27.
Unfortunately, it can't take place this year due to Corona, but that didn't make the organizers feel sorry for themselves.... but they took it as a chance to digitalize the fair SPIEL'20 and let it take place online from 22.10. to 25.10.2020.
Through online event also small publishers from around the world.
SPIEL will also feature board games that are difficult to find in retail stores - many international and small exhibitors will now present their products at Spiel.digital 2020 due to the elimination of travel costs. A total of 451 exhibitors from 41 countries will show their games - even Nibcard Games from Africa will be the first to represent the continent.
More info about game fair "Spiel.digital" 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.
If you're generally looking for the always best new game releases, then we have another always top current list for you: The Best New Games 2025.
List with the top100 new releases of Spiel.digital 2020:
MicroMacro: Crime City
MicroMacro: Crime City is a unique detective game that immerses players into a detailed and expansive cityscape to solve intriguing crimes. The game centers around a large, detailed map of a city where various crimes have occurred. Players become detectives tasked with unraveling these mysteries using the clues scattered across the city.
Nominated for 22 awards and won 11.
โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2021
More details for MicroMacro: Crime City- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Wingspan: Oceania Expansion
Wingspan: Oceania Expansion is an expansion to the popular bird-themed board game Wingspan, focusing on the diverse and unique birdlife of Australia and New Zealand.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Wingspan: Oceania Expansion- 1 - 5 Players
- 40 - 70 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Dixit: Mirrors
More details for Dixit: MirrorsThe expansion features illustrations by Sebastien Telleschi and adds 84 beautifully illustrated new cards to the game. The design of these cards differs from previous expansions, with many players considering them less abstract, as they often depict "only" people or leave little room for imagination.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Orchard: 9 card solitaire game
Orchard: A 9 card solitaire game is an engaging and compact solitaire tile-laying game that has captured the hearts of players with its simplicity, strategic depth, and quick playtime. Garnering acclaim by winning the 2018 9-Card Nanogame Print and Play Design Contest, Orchard challenges players to skillfully manage a limited set of resources โ in this case, nine double-sided cards โ to create a flourishing orchard.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Orchard: 9 card solitaire game- 1 Players
- 5 - 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Fantasy Realms
Fantasy Realms immerses players in the role of rulers striving to build the most powerful realm. This card game is all about strategic combinations and choices, with every decision shaping the strength and nature of your realm.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021
More details for Fantasy Realms- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
PARKS: Nightfall
PARKS: Nightfall expansion enriches the base game of PARKS with a collection of captivating new features and gameplay mechanics, inviting players back into the serene and picturesque landscapes of America's national parks under the enchanting cover of night. This expansion not only broadens the game's visual appeal with new park cards but also deepens the strategic possibilities available to players through additional year cards, bonus scoring opportunities, and an innovative camping mechanic.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for PARKS: Nightfall- 1 - 5 Players
- 40 - 70 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Just One: Neue Begriffe
More details for Just One: Neue BegriffeIf you have played the 2019 Game of the Year so many times that you've memorized all the words, this expansion includes over five hundred new words to guess. It also offers two additional player easels, allowing up to nine players to participate.
- 3 - 9 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dragomino
The big moment has arrived. You have been appointed as a "Dragon Trainer" with the chance to encounter dragons on a mysterious island. Compete with other trainers to discover the most baby dragons while searching for dragon eggs.
Nominated for 9 awards and won 5.
โญ๏ธ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2021
More details for Dragomino- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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.
Nominated for 9 awards and won 1.
More details for Nidavellir- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Nidavellir
7 Wonders (Second Edition)
More details for 7 Wonders (Second Edition)7 Wonders (Second Edition) is an acclaimed board game known for its widespread recognition and numerous international awards. This new version rejuvenates the classic 7 Wonders game, maintaining its status as a cornerstone in the world of modern board gaming. The game is celebrated for its elegant drafting mechanics, allowing up to 7 players to participate simultaneously without downtime.
- 3 - 7 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World is a strategic card drafting and engine-building game, where players take on the role of leaders of expanding empires. The game is designed for 1 to 5 players and offers a compelling blend of careful planning and resource management.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 5.
More details for It's a Wonderful World- 1 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Lost Ruins of Arnak
Lost Ruins of Arnak is an adventurous board game that blends deck-building with worker placement, set on an unexplored island filled with remnants of an ancient civilization.
Nominated for 30 awards and won 14.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021
More details for Lost Ruins of Arnak- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
The Isle of Cats
Embark on a delightful rescue mission in The Isle of Cats, a captivating competitive board game designed for 1-4 players (expandable to 6 with expansions). This medium-weight game combines card-drafting, polyomino cat-placement, and resource management, offering an engaging and strategic gameplay experience.
Nominated for 7 awards.
More details for The Isle of Cats- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for The Isle of Cats
Hansa Teutonica: Big Box
More details for Hansa Teutonica: Big BoxHansa Teutonica: Big Box is an expansive edition of the acclaimed strategy game "Hansa Teutonica," renowned for its deep strategic gameplay and interactive mechanics. This edition not only includes the base game but also all its expansions, offering an enriched experience of the historical Hanseatic League trading theme.
- 3 - 5 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
L.A.M.A. Party Edition
More details for L.A.M.A. Party EditionPlayers aim to discard their cards as quickly as possible in this game, but they may struggle to play what they want. Each player starts with six cards, drawn from a deck containing Llama cards and numbered cards from 1 to 6. The round continues until a player empties their hand or everyone passes, with players collecting tokens based on the cards they have in front of them.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Krazy Wordz
Each round, players have their own unique topic card that is unknown to others, along with randomly drawn letters. They create a word or something resembling a word from these letters and place it in the center of the table, hiding their topic card. After mixing the topic cards, players secretly vote on which words match which cards, earning points for correct guesses and associations.
๐ฅ Deal: 95% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Krazy Wordz- 3 - 7 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Krazy Wordz
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.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.
More details for My First Carcassonne- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for My First Carcassonne
Aeon's End
In the concealed underground city of Gravehold, survivors of a distant invasion find solace. Here, amidst the remnants of a desperate society, they unearth a revelation: the energy emanating from breaches, the very conduits exploited by hostile beings, can be harnessed. Various gems allow them to transmute malevolent energies into beneficial spells and weapons, becoming the last bastion of defenseโthe breach mages.
Nominated for 6 awards.
More details for Aeon's End- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Aeon's End
Detective: City of Angels
More details for Detective: City of AngelsSet in the dark and violent world of 1940s Los Angeles, this game is filled with mystery, deception, and investigations for 1-5 players. Most players assume the roles of LAPD murder detectives, eager for fame and willing to do whatever it takes to solve a case, including intimidating suspects and hiring informants. One player, however, takes on the role of The Chisel, whose goal is to thwart the detectives with bluffing and manipulation.
- 1 - 5 Players
- 30 - 150 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Alchemists
More details for The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The AlchemistsAlchemists introduce nightmares, obsession, and hysteria to the base game. Players work in new laboratories to distill essences that can free the citizens of Quedlinburg from these afflictions. The expansion can be played only with the base game or in combination with a specific expansion.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cubitos
Cubitos presents a thrilling and colorful dice-racing game where players engage in the annual Cube Cup race, balancing strategy and luck to emerge as the champion.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Cubitos- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers
Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers is a standalone game in the Carcassonne series, transporting players to the Stone Age. This version maintains the essence of the original Carcassonne game but introduces new thematic elements and rules suitable for this prehistoric setting.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers- 2 - 5 Players
- 35 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Brass: Birmingham
Brass: Birmingham is an economic strategy game and a sequel to the 2007 game Brass. It immerses players in the world of industrial revolution entrepreneurs in Birmingham between 1770-1870.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 7.
More details for Brass: Birmingham- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Brass: Birmingham
Exit: The Game โ Advent Calendar: The Mystery of the Ice Cave
Players experience an adventure while solving 24 original puzzles in a format resembling an advent calendar. The puzzles are set at a beginner difficulty level, leading them through the entire story and uncovering the mystery of the ice cave.
๐ฅ Deal: 20% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Exit: The Game โ Advent Calendar: The Mystery of the Ice Cave- 1 - 99 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone adventure game that serves as a prequel to the highly acclaimed Gloomhaven. It's designed to be more accessible to a broader audience, with streamlined rules and an integrated tutorial.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 5.
More details for Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
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).
Nominated for 12 awards and won 4.
โญ๏ธ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021
More details for Paleo- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
7 Wonders Duel: Agora
7 Wonders Duel: Agora introduces a new dimension to the critically acclaimed 2-player game, 7 Wonders Duel, by adding the Senate board, a battleground for political dominance. In this expansion, players vie for control of Senate chambers, leveraging senator cards to gain special benefits. Dominating the Senate offers a path to victory outside the traditional routes of military might, scientific advancement, and civilian development.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for 7 Wonders Duel: Agora- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Endeavor: Age of Sail
Endeavor: Age of Sail invites players to navigate the high seas and earn glory for their empires. Set during the age of exploration, players sail from Europe and the Mediterranean, establishing shipping routes and occupying cities across the globe, all while building their industrial, cultural, financial, and influential power.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Endeavor: Age of Sail- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Endeavor: Age of Sail
Paris: La Citรฉ de la Lumiรจre
Paris: La Citรฉ de la Lumiรจre is a two-player board game designed by Josรฉ Antonio Abascal, beautifully illustrated by Oriol Hernรกndez. Set in the enchanting city of Paris during the 1889 "Exposition Universelle," the game captures the era when electricity began illuminating the city, leading to its nickname "La Citรฉ de la Lumiรจre" or the City of Light.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Paris: La Citรฉ de la Lumiรจre- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Go Slow!
More details for Go Slow!Players select a snail to train and care for, aiming to win the title of the world's slowest champion. This enjoyable board game features impressive 3D elements and wooden snail figures, suitable for children aged 4 and up. It uses a paradoxical logic that allows even the youngest players to achieve great results, promoting creative thinking and the popular tactic of slowing down to speed up.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Biss 20
Players count together from 1 to 20, taking turns to say a number. It may sound easy, but Fritz, the troublemaker, invents new rules that players must remember. Just when one rule is memorized, another one is introduced. How many rules can you keep track of?
Nominated for 1 award.
๐ฅ Deal: 20% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Biss 20- 2 - 8 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Aqualin
Chaos reigns at the reef as various marine creatures form swarms. On their turn, a player selects one of six stones and places it on an empty space. Players aim to create groups of the same color or identical sea creatures, with the option to move a stone before placing a new one to form larger swarms. The larger the group, the more points it's worth, and the player with the most points wins!
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Aqualin- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is an enhanced version of the original Eclipse game, first released in 2011. It's a grand strategy game set in the depths of space, where players lead their own interstellar civilizations to explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
More details for Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 - 200 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
New York Zoo
More details for New York ZooNew York Zoo invites players into a world where they can unleash their creativity while managing a unique animal park. Designed by the acclaimed Uwe Rosenberg, this game combines the joy of puzzling with the challenges of animal breeding. As a player, you'll embark on a journey to construct captivating animal enclosures, introduce diverse animal species, and nurture their offspring. Your choices are simple: strategically fit new enclosure tiles into your zoo or acquire new animals to enrich your exhibits. Timing is key, as you aim to maximize animal breedings and create a thriving and harmonious zoo.
- 1 - 5 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam
More details for Ticket to Ride: AmsterdamPlayers dive into the 17th-century Amsterdam, a bustling hub of global trade. Each player starts with a supply of 16 wagons and must collect transport cards, claim routes, and fulfill trade contracts to score points. The game ends when a player has two or fewer wagons left, leading to a final tally of points based on routes claimed and contracts completed.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Coyote
Coyote is a simple bluffing game set in a Western environment. Each player receives a card tied to their forehead that shows a number of hidden Indians or a special value, which they cannot see but everyone else can. The goal is to guess the number of Indians displayed on the cards, with increasing numbers declared each round. Special cards add surprises to each round, and players must remember they never know which card is on their forehead.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Coyote- 3 - 6 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Carpe Diem
In Carpe Diem, players step into the roles of wealthy patricians in ancient Rome, striving to build prosperous city districts and accumulate prestigious points. Designed by the accomplished game designer Stefan Feld, this board game offers a unique and engaging gaming experience.
Nominated for 2 awards.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019
More details for Carpe Diem- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 75 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Disney Villainous: Evil Comes Prepared
More details for Disney Villainous: Evil Comes PreparedDisney Villainous: Evil Comes Prepared is a unique board game that offers a fresh and engaging experience for players. With its distinctive gameplay and innovative mechanics, it stands out in the world of board games.
- 2 - 3 Players
- 40 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Disney Villainous: Evil Comes Prepared
Aeon's End: The Depths
More details for Aeon's End: The DepthsDeep within the earth, lost in the labyrinth of shadows, the Horde Crown has awakened the Troggs to reclaim the ancient city of Gravehold. A new Nemesis and three new Breakers are introduced, along with new spells, relics, gems, and minions.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Aeon's End: The Depths
Aeon's End: The Nameless
More details for Aeon's End: The NamelessThe Nameless repeatedly assault the last stronghold of Gravehold. To defeat the darkness, one must first become part of it. This expansion introduces two new Nemeses, a new breach mage, and additional gems, relics, spells, and minions.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Dodo
Players must act quickly in a cooperative challenge to save a Dodo egg that has fallen from its nest on a mountain peak. Through teamwork, gather materials, collect tools, and build bridges to safely guide the rolling egg to the foot of the mountain. If they successfully direct the egg into the rescue boat, everyone wins together.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.
More details for Dodo- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Fleet: The Dice Game
More details for Fleet: The Dice GameFleet: The Dice Game offers a strategic and immersive experience as players return to the bustling Ridback Bay to engage in the competitive fishing industry. Unlike typical roll and write games, Fleet: The Dice Game introduces complex decision-making and strategy, accommodating 1-4 players and including a robust solo mode.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a strategy game where players become colonial governors in Puerto Rico, aiming to earn victory points through trade and construction.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 9.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2002
More details for Puerto Rico- 3 - 5 Players
- 90 - 150 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
7 Wonders (Second Edition): Leaders
More details for 7 Wonders (Second Edition): LeadersExceptional men and women inspire your populace and elevate your civilization to greatness. Choose them wisely to enhance your success, or they may lead rival cities. This expansion introduces new Leader cards and two unique wonders, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay. The updated edition features a new gilded box, improved layout for better immersion, and a brochure outlining the new effects, integrating previous content into the experience.
- 3 - 7 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
2Can
More details for 2CanJoin the beaver gang, where teamwork makes you stronger! In this card game, players aim to collect the lowest values, but sometimes it's beneficial to gather larger numbers, as finding like-minded companions reduces penalty points. The winning team is the one that achieves the best combinations and the smallest card values.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game
Players take on the role of a warrior, magician, dwarf, or ranger to journey through the land and rescue lost wolf cubs. Winning requires teamwork and wise decision-making. Each game presents new challenges to overcome together before the dragon reaches Rietburg.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Andor: The Family Fantasy Game- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Easy to learn
Rajas of the Ganges: The Dice Charmers
More details for Rajas of the Ganges: The Dice CharmersPlayers use dice with eight symbols to develop their province, collect goods, and sell them in the market. They can also win influential personalities in the palace and sail up and down the Ganges. The game concludes when a playerโs fame and money markers cross on the two opposing tracks, winning the race for wealth and glory.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Adventure Games: The Grand Hotel Abaddon
More details for Adventure Games: The Grand Hotel AbaddonPlayers investigate strange events in an old building, taking on roles within a team to follow clues and shape the adventure. They explore locations, combine items, and unravel a mysterious story together. Unlike timed escape room games, this series emphasizes storytelling and discovery at a leisurely pace, with multiple pathways and solutions available. Each game comprises three chapters, each lasting about 75 minutes, and can be replayed without damage to the components.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 75 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Ghost Adventure
Travel to different countries in Spinlander through a simple yet challenging top management system. Players must navigate their way through various strategies to succeed.
Nominated for 4 awards.
๐ฅ Deal: 58% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Ghost Adventure- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Ghost Adventure
7 Wonders (Second Edition): Cities
More details for 7 Wonders (Second Edition): CitiesIn the dark alleys of your city, gold changes hands, alliances are formed, and secrets are revealed. Your influence now reaches into the heart of rival cities, but be cautious, as they are eager to repay favors. This expansion introduces two new wonders, the option to play in teams, and a new type of card: city cards, featuring mercenaries, thieves, spies, and diplomats to enhance player interaction.
- 3 - 7 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Krazy Pix
More details for Krazy PixWho can create the funniest pictures? Players use small graphical elements such as dots, commas, and lines to create an image. The challenge is to guess what others have drawn while they try to guess your creation.
- 3 - 8 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Spukstaben
More details for SpukstabenIn this cooperative word game for one to four players, participants work in an old-fashioned printing house threatened by hordes of mischievous ghosts trying to steal valuable typeset blocks. To defeat these "Spukstaben," players must come up with words containing stolen letters, which reduces the ghosts' energy. The game spans ten rounds, where players have one minute each to think of impactful words while collaborating to keep the ghosts at bay.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Clever Cubed
Clever Cubed, also known as Clever hoch drei, builds on the intriguing dice mechanics of its predecessors, Ganz schรถn clever and Doppelt so clever, introducing fresh categories and strategic layers that invite both seasoned players and newcomers.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Clever Cubed- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cartographers: New Discoveries
More details for Cartographers: New DiscoveriesThis expansion for the 2020 nominated game features the "Cartographer: Ambush" mini-expansion, a pad with old maps from the original base game, and a pad with new maps. The new map includes the Tabula Rasa side and the H+C game board played by Hunter and Cron on CONspiracy 3, providing a fresh starting point to begin immediately. The original rules apply as usual.
- 1 - 100 Players
- Easy to learn
Cloud City
Players compete as architects to design the best urban planning project, which will be selected by the city council. They construct their city with buildings and pathways to connect them, earning votes from the council based on the length of the paths. The architect with the most and longest pathways wins the game!
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Cloud City- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Pocket Detective โ2
Players take on the role of detectives investigating various complex cases and mysterious stories. They collect clues, interrogate suspects, make arrests, and cross-reference information to solve the case successfully. In the second case, players act as journalists sent to a small town to cover a local festival, but this time they will uncover something much more interesting.
๐ฅ Deal: 36% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Pocket Detective โ2- 1 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Wild Space
More details for Wild SpaceA new galaxy has just been discovered at the edge of the empire! Command your spaceship to explore this treasure-filled Eldorado, planet by planet. Recruit specialists and robots to enhance your crew, and attract empire delegates who will assign you valuable missions. Gather wonders from this new galaxy to become the richest explorer!
- 1 - 5 Players
- 15 - 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Spirit Island: Jagged Earth
Spirit Island: Jagged Earth is an expansive expansion for the cooperative, strategic board game Spirit Island. This addition significantly enriches the game's universe by introducing a vast array of new content aimed at increasing the depth, complexity, and replayability of the game.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Spirit Island: Jagged Earth- 1 - 6 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Very hard to learn
Rustling Leaves
More details for Rustling LeavesPlayers take on the role of characters in different seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter, each with unique gameplay rules. The numbers on the dice indicate the dimensions of a marked area on the game sheet where a forest symbol is selected for scoring. The player with the most points at the end wins.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Picture Perfect
How do you take the perfect picture of a group when you only have one chance? Each character has different desires; some want to be front and center, while others wish to be next to someone specific or avoid being near a certain person. Players arrange 14 characters, each with three hidden wishes, and must trade or conceal information to achieve the ideal alignment. The player who fulfills the most wishes wins and is crowned the master photographer.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Picture Perfect- 2 - 4 Players
- 50 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
5211
5211 is a fast-paced card game featuring a unique scoring method that rewards clever play. Players use cards numbered 1-6 across five colors, starting with a hand of five cards. After playing two hidden cards and revealing them simultaneously, they draw back up and repeat the process twice more with one card each time, scoring points based on the majority color, unless a tie occurs.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for 5211- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Jaws
JAWS is a suspenseful and strategic board game that captures the essence of the classic film. In this game, players are immersed in the iconic struggle between the monstrous great white shark and the determined crew of the Orca. The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, where one player assumes the role of the shark, while the others take on the characters of Brody, Hooper, and Quint.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Jaws- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
UNDO: Peak of No Return
More details for UNDO: Peak of No ReturnSet in Goa, India, on May 22, 1972, players delve into a tragic expedition incident in the Himalayas. Rather than solving a crime, players act as fate weavers, traveling through time to prevent the disaster. Each time jump entails significant decisions that determine the outcome and the fate of the missing expedition members.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dominion: Menagerie
More details for Dominion: MenagerieDominion: Menagerie is the 13th expansion to the celebrated deck-building game Dominion, introducing a vibrant and whimsical animal theme to the strategic gameplay. This expansion delves into the diverse world of the animal kingdom, offering players new mechanisms and card interactions inspired by the traits and behaviors of various creatures. With 400 cards and thirty new Kingdom cards, Menagerie adds a layer of complexity and fun, encouraging players to adapt their strategies and explore new ways to achieve dominion over their rivals.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Dominion: Menagerie
Deckscape: Escape from Alcatraz
More details for Deckscape: Escape from AlcatrazPlayers aim to escape from prison in a scenario that questions moral choices. They might choose to free other inmates in exchange for assistance, raising trust issues among them. The game is the seventh in a series of cooperative experiences inspired by real escape rooms, where solving puzzles and understanding the narrative is essential to escaping efficiently.
- 1 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Castles of Tuscany
The Castles of Tuscany is set in the picturesque region of Tuscany during the 15th century, where you, as an influential prince, aim to expand your domain during the Italian Renaissance. Through strategic card play, you'll support the growth of towns, villages, and monasteries, extract marble, and transport goods, all to see your lands prosper and score victory points.
๐ฅ Deal: 7% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for The Castles of Tuscany- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Dodelido Extreme
Dodelido Extreme features gameplay similar to its predecessor, where players play a card from their hand onto a discard pile and call out the characteristics of what they see. The game includes up to four discard piles and adds the extra games Dodo and Didelidi.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Dodelido Extreme- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Die Legenden von Andor: Die verschollenen Legenden "Dรผstere Zeiten"
More details for Die Legenden von Andor: Die verschollenen Legenden "Dรผstere Zeiten"After defeating the dragon, new and exciting adventures await the heroes of Andor. They rebuild the burned-down farms with the help of people from the West and encounter Arbaks, the Andorian spirits of the forest. Soon, they face powerful, unknown enemies, including an ice demon, an ancient earth spirit, and the chief of the Skrale, while uncovering a long-guarded secret within the Grey Mountains. The expansion features three new legends, starting with a pivotal moment on the Cave Mine map.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Bandida
More details for BandidaTired of Bandido always being on the run? A new gangster is in town. Choose your side: play as the police trying to stop Bandida from escaping or join the wild side to assist. This new pocket game offers everything you loved about Bandido and more, featuring three different modes of play and collaboration for even greater fun.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle โ The Monster Box of Monsters Expansion
More details for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle โ The Monster Box of Monsters ExpansionHarry Potter: Hogwarts Battle โ The Monster Box of Monsters Expansion introduces players to new challenges and adventures, expanding the universe of the beloved cooperative deck-building game. By venturing into the Forbidden Forest, players encounter new creatures and overcome perilous encounters, adding depth and complexity to the gameplay.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 11+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Chartae
More details for ChartaePlayers take on the role of cartographers trying to recall and create an ancient map. The game consists of nine square tiles representing parts of a map, with each tile featuring land and water zones. One player connects land zones while the other connects water zones, and the player with the most connected zones at the end wins. Chartae offers minimalistic yet elegant gameplay with straightforward mechanics and deep strategy.
- 2 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Brass: Lancashire
Brass: Lancashire is a compelling economic strategy game set during the industrial revolution in Lancashire. The game chronicles the story of competing cotton entrepreneurs and requires players to develop, build, and expand their industries and networks to capitalize on the growing demand for iron, coal, and cotton.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.
More details for Brass: Lancashire- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Brass: Lancashire
Jumpkins
More details for JumpkinsForres Jump and his band of flightless insects aim to reach the small island in the pond using clever jumping techniques. They decide to hold a competition to see who can best utilize the various launch positions of the Jumpkins dice to stack as many of their kind as possible, creating the tallest tower on the island.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Tobago: Volcano
More details for Tobago: VolcanoTobago: Volcano enhances the treasure hunt with the introduction of a volcano on the game board, adding lava to the mix. Players set up triangular tiles on the island's edge, one of which is covered with lava, shifting the dynamics of the game. Collecting amulets adds more lava fields, altering the island and potentially relocating treasures. Players must navigate carefully, as routes can be cut off by lava flows.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Exit: The Game โ The Enchanted Forest
More details for Exit: The Game โ The Enchanted ForestPlayers embark on a relaxing walk through a forest that turns chaotic upon encountering strange fairy tale creatures and even stranger puzzles. The game features components that can be folded, written on, or torn, making it a unique one-time experience. Will you ever find your way out?
- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Rose Ceremony
More details for Rose CeremonyLove is in the air... or maybe not! Players choose someone to offer a rose, hoping they'll accept. Create bouquets on Valentine's Day to earn points, but bewareโtoo many thorny roses can ruin the arrangement! Knowing when to say "no" is crucial.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Spicy Dice
More details for Spicy DicePlayers roll as many times as they want in Chili Dice to maximize their score, but there are only thirty rolls available throughout the game, so caution is advised. The game includes six dice, with one side of each die featuring red seeds. In each round, players roll all the dice, set aside those they want, and can turn any red faces to the desired side before deciding to continue rolling or stopping to tally their score across ten categories. The player with the highest score wins!
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Spicy Dice
Switch & Signal
More details for Switch & SignalPlayers must keep track of a busy rail network filled with trains. As more trains are placed on the board, the game becomes increasingly intense, requiring effective coordination to transport goods without delays. The journey spans Europe, the United States, and Canada, and with simple rules, players can start right awayโtime is of the essence.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Switch & Signal
Anno 1800: The Board Game
Anno 1800: The Board Game is an immersive game that captures the essence of the popular Ubisoft PC game, Anno 1800. Players are tasked with developing their home island by building a robust industry, engaging in trade, and meeting the evolving needs of their population. The game emphasizes strategic planning and resource management, set against the backdrop of the 19th-century industrial revolution.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Anno 1800: The Board Game- 1 - 4 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Remember Our Trip
More details for Remember Our TripPlayers recreate a map of a city they have visited together, such as Kyoto or Singapore. They rely on fragments of their memories to piece together the scenery, earning bonus points for matching their recollections with the main board and other players. Each round introduces a memory card that reveals patterns to build, triggering memories of buildings to be placed on the shared board for points.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Don Carlo
Players assume the role of consiglieres for established families in Absurdistan and its neighboring countries. The goal is to gain the most influence by sending agents through card combinations that represent numbers. The total of those numbers determines the destination for the agents, and players earn points based on their presence in those locations. The player who cleverly combines their cards will ultimately score the highest.
๐ฅ Deal: 15% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Don Carlo- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Cรณatl
The election of the Aztec High Priest is imminent, and candidates compete for prestige to win the favor of the gods. Players build the most beautiful feathered serpent sculptures called Cรณatl, using colorful plastic tiles for the head, tail, and body segments. The game ends when a player completes their third Cรณatl, and points are awarded for achieving goals; the player with the highest score becomes the new High Priest.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Cรณatl- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Renature
Players compete in a majority game using dominoes, suitable for 2-4 participants. Each player has a game board with wooden tiles depicting grass, bushes, pines, and oaks, which are used for majority scoring on a central board. Throughout the game, players can place dominoes and plants, earn points based on their placements, and strategically acquire resources to maximize their scores. The game concludes when all players have used their dominoes.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Renature- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Greenville 1989
More details for Greenville 1989Greenville 1989 is a cooperative narrative game where each player embodies a character who has experienced supernatural events. Players must describe these events to their teammates, who then need to locate and save the character. The role changes each round, ensuring everyone has a chance to be either lost or found, as failure to be found risks drawing the group closer to the void threatening to engulf the town.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 20 - 45 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Easy to learn
Minecraft: Builders & Biomes โ Farmer's Market Expansion
More details for Minecraft: Builders & Biomes โ Farmer's Market ExpansionThe Farmer's Market Expansion adds a new victory condition centered around vegetable farming to Minecraft: Builders & Biomes. Players can mix vegetable plot tiles with building and monster tiles at the start of the game. Growing vegetables allows them to trade for unique items from villagers, each offering powerful abilities, such as a crafting table that turns stone into emeralds or a beacon that grants an extra action per turn. Items are revealed on the market at designated times, encouraging players to grow their crops quickly for the best opportunities.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
The Dwarves: Big Box
Dwarves face a dark threat from orcs, trolls, and elves. They must unite their strengths and coordinate actions to defeat evil. This cooperative game for 2 to 6 players aged 10 and up immerses players in various scenarios where they wisely spend action points to gather equipment, complete missions, utilize special abilities, explore the land, and fend off the advancing threat of darkness.
๐ฅ Deal: 24% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for The Dwarves: Big Box- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
My Farm Shop
More details for My Farm ShopPlayers grow food in their own garden and raise livestock, embracing the trend of self-sufficiency while managing the challenges of running a successful farm shop. In this family game, players roll three dice each round to make decisions about farm expansions and activate various farming actions, such as milking cows, shearing sheep, harvesting honey, or collecting eggs. The goal is to earn the most money by selling these resources.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Sagrada: The Great Facades โ Life
More details for Sagrada: The Great Facades โ LifeReturn to the famous Sagrada Familia Cathedral with the second expansion, which explores the journey of life through sacrifices and helpers. New challenges test your crafting skills, allowing you to acquire useful abilities and earn prestige through tricky new limitations. This expansion includes three new interchangeable modules that are compatible with other expansions.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Viscounts of the West Kingdom
Viscounts of the West Kingdom is set in the turbulent era around 980 AD, a time when the once powerful monarchy begins to falter. Players, as viscounts, navigate this uncertain period, striving to maintain loyalty to the weakening king while also gaining favor with the people, preparing for any sudden shifts in power.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Viscounts of the West Kingdom- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
BANG! The Dice Game: Undead or Alive
More details for BANG! The Dice Game: Undead or AliveThe expansion adds five modules for BANG! The Dice Game, which can be used individually or in any combination. It introduces eight new furious gunslingers and two new duel dice for combat duels. Players must draw a duel wound marker if they lose a duel, which cancels matching symbols on dice they wish to keep. New dice feature a whiskey bottle symbol that allows players to draw a rage card under certain conditions, adding that card's symbols to their dice results. With four or more players, the "Undead or Alive" module can be played, introducing a pile of Boneyard cards that may lead to a zombie outbreak when the graveyard is full.
- 3 - 8 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Power Grid: Brazil/Spain & Portugal
More details for Power Grid: Brazil/Spain & PortugalPower Grid: Brazil/Spain & Portugal introduces two distinct and challenging maps, each offering unique twists on the standard Power Grid gameplay. Here's a summary of what each map brings to the game:
- 2 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Small World of Warcraft
Small World of Warcraft is a strategy board game that combines the mechanics of the beloved Small World game with the rich fantasy universe of Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft. This fusion creates a dynamic game of area control and conflict, where players lead various iconic races from the Warcraft universe to expand their empires across the fantastical world of Azeroth. With a mix of strategy, luck, and diplomacy, players vie for dominance in a land where there's not enough room for everyone.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Small World of Warcraft- 2 - 5 Players
- 40 - 80 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition โ Prophecy of Kings
The "Prophecy of Kings" expansion adds a wealth of new content to Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition). Seven entirely new factions, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, enter the game. Additionally, 40 new system and hyperlane tiles expand the galaxy, allowing for up to eight players.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition โ Prophecy of Kings- 3 - 8 Players
- 240 - 480 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition โ Prophecy of Kings
Decktective: The Gaze of the Ghost
More details for Decktective: The Gaze of the GhostDecktective: The Gaze of the Ghost is a cooperative investigation game featuring a 3D crime scene. Players solve a mysterious case by playing cards to exchange information, discarding cards they believe are misleading, and discussing clues to form hypotheses. At the end, players answer questions for points, with better answers yielding a higher score.
- 1 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Decipher
Players come up with clever words that will be hard to decipher and cleverly combine letter pieces to guess secret words. Decipher is a unique word game for 2-4 players, where players create and solve word puzzles using four differently shaped letter pieces. Each round, a different player constructs a secret word puzzle, while others gather clues and points to identify the word.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Decipher- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Crime Story: Berlin
More details for Crime Story: BerlinA serious accident occurred during a concert of the FIVE CULTURES, resulting in the death of the band's manager from electrocution. Players must collaborate to unravel the mystery surrounding his shocking death, including identifying potential motives for murder. Within 60 minutes, they will explore clues, interpret evidence, and reveal secrets to solve the case.
- 1 - 6 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Monster Expedition
Players embark on an expedition as the youngest members of the Royal Monstrological Society, hunting legendary monsters spotted in the clouds, the deep sea, and the haunted forest. They improve their camps, catch new monsters, and utilize the abilities of previously captured creatures through optimal dice combinations. At the start, each player receives a set of three supply camps, and a wilderness display is created from ten cards, leading to thrilling monster hunting experiences.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Monster Expedition- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Monster Expedition
Bresk!
The active player uses the dice to decide which letters all players must write. Choose wisely to challenge the other players while creating words in a crossword style. Each letter of a word earns you 1 point!
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Bresk!- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game โ Season One
Players take on the role of investigators trying to solve a crime in this fully cooperative board game for 1-5 players. The game features three standalone cases, each designed to be completed in about 90 minutes, with settings and styles that challenge players in unique ways. From uncovering family secrets in a British mansion to navigating gang tensions in an Italian neighborhood, each case offers an intriguing mystery to unravel.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game โ Season One- 1 - 5 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game โ Season One
Caylus 1303
Caylus 1303 revitalizes a cornerstone of the worker placement genre, delivering a modernized and streamlined experience that honors its roots while introducing fresh mechanics and variability. This new edition ensures that the game remains a challenging and engaging experience for both veterans of the original Caylus and newcomers to the genre.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Caylus 1303- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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