The best games released in 2001๐ 2024
Looking for a really good game from the year 2001? Then we have just the thing for you: our recommendation list with the best board games that were newly released in 2001.
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List of the best new games releases in 2001:
WeyKick
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow
The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow is a captivating social deduction game that takes place in the mysterious village of Miller's Hollow, known for its werewolf curse. Players are secretly assigned roles and must use strategy, bluffing, and teamwork to uncover the werewolves or deceive others.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow- 8 - 18 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Winner's Circle is a thrilling board game that brings the excitement of horse racing to your table. Players get to place bets on various horses and try to accumulate the most money over the course of three races. Itโs a game of chance, strategy, and a bit of intuition, making it a great pick for family game nights or gatherings with friends.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Winner's Circle- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
TransAmerica
TransAmerica is a straightforward and engaging railway-themed board game where players work to connect a set of cities across the United States using rail lines. The game emphasizes strategic planning and efficient use of shared networks, offering a blend of individual strategy and interactive play.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2002
More details for TransAmerica- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Immediately playable
Hive
Hive is a highly strategic two-player game that stands out for its versatility and unique gameplay mechanics, involving a variety of insect-themed pieces.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Hive- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Easy to learn
Pick Picknic
More details for Pick PicknicPick Picknic is a delightful board game that combines strategy and chance with a charming farmyard theme. Designed by Stefan Dorra, this game invites players to help their flock of hungry chickens, geese, and ducks feed on as much corn as possible while avoiding the cunning foxes looking for a feathered feast. A remake of Dorra's earlier game Razzia, Pick Picknic integrates fun poultry antics with tactical gameplay suitable for both children and adults.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Villa Paletti
Villa Paletti is an engaging and whimsical game designed for 2 to 4 players, aged 8 and up, that challenges budding architects to construct a towering structure. Set in a land of blooming lemons, players follow in the footsteps of the sage "Paletti" who sought to complete his grandfather's unfinished castle in the sky. The twist in Paletti's plan is to reuse old columns from the lower levels of the castle to build higher floors, creating a daring and precarious architectural marvel โ the Villa Paletti.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2002
More details for Villa Paletti- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Lupus in Tabula
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Lupus in Tabula- 8 - 24 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Perplexus
- 1 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Anno Domini: Flopps
- 2 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
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