The best games released in 2006๐ 2024
Looking for a really good game from the year 2006? Then we have just the thing for you: our recommendation list with the best board games that were newly released in 2006.
More lists from similar periods
A list with the best games from other years can be found at the end of the page.
In addition, we have created several more lists of card & board game awards:
- The Best Games by Decade.
- The best board game awards
- The best current games-new releases
- The best classic games
List of the best new games releases in 2006:
Time's Up! Ediciรณn Azul
- 4 - 12 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin
Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin is the third installment in the popular Ticket to Ride series by Days of Wonder. Set on a map of Germany, this edition brings a unique twist with Mรคrklin Trains models represented on each card. While maintaining the core essence of the series, Mรคrklin adds complexity and new mechanics that appeal to both veterans and newcomers to the series.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Ticket to Ride: Mรคrklin
Qwirkle
The abstract game of Qwirkle unfolds with 108 wooden blocks, each featuring six different shapes in six distinct colors. Unlike traditional board games, there is no designated board; players utilize any available flat surface.
Nominated for 12 awards and won 2.
โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2011
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011
More details for Qwirkle- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
Commands & Colors: Ancients
Commands & Colors: Ancients is a historical wargame that spans a vast period from the Dawn of Military History to the onset of the Dark Ages. This game, part of the acclaimed Commands & Colors system, offers players a unique opportunity to reenact famous battles with a focus on historical accuracy and strategic depth, all while maintaining streamlined gameplay.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for Commands & Colors: Ancients- 2 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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
Pow Wow
- 3 - 8 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Immediately playable
Giro Galoppo
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
More details for Giro Galoppo- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dschungelschatz
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Der schwarze Pirat
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
โญ๏ธ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006
More details for Der schwarze Pirat- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Thurn and Taxis
In the strategic world of Thurn & Taxis, players immerse themselves in the bustling realm of Bavaria and its surrounding regions, embarking on a quest to construct post office routes. The game unfolds on a dynamic board depicting a map of cities, with interconnecting roads weaving through various colored regions. Players strategically build postal routes from city to city, navigating the intricate network of roads and collecting bonus points through clever decisions.
Nominated for 12 awards and won 5.
โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2006
More details for Thurn and Taxis- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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