The best games with cows/cattle 2026

Looking for a really good game with cows 🐄? Then we have just the thing for you: the list with the best cows games 2026.

What are cows games?

In this list you will find games, expansions, promos, etc. that have cows as a theme or in their gameplay.

By the way, in German "cows" means "Kuh" or plural "Kühe".

List with the best games 2026, with cows 🐄

This list was last updated on July 23, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition

    The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition

    The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition revitalizes Stefan Feld's classic strategy game for 1-4 players, where participants embody aristocrats managing their princedoms. This special edition, a collaboration between Ravensburger and Awaken Realms, elevates the game with a full art redesign, premium materials, and enhanced components, offering a luxurious playing experience as players build their settlements, castles, and engage in trade.

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    1–4 70–120 min 12+ Medium complexity
  2. Quacks & Co.

    Quacks & Co.

    It's race day in Quedlinburg, and with the right mix of food and luck, you ride your mount to victory and win the golden cauldron. Players build their own bag of tiles throughout the game, drawing them to advance on the race track. They will collect resources, gain bonuses, and strategize until someone crosses the finish line first.

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    2–4 25 min 6+ Immediately playable
  3. Take 5

    Take 5

    1994 Edition

    6 nimmt!, also known as Take 5, Category 5 and other names, is a card game focused on scoring as few points as possible. It combines elements of strategy, prediction, and a bit of luck.

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    2–10 45 min 8+ Immediately playable
  4. Herd Mentality

    Herd Mentality

    This is a party game for families, friends, and cattle herders. The goal is simple: think like the herd and write the same answers as your friends. If your answer is part of the majority, you win all the cows. The first player to collect eight cows wins.

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    4–20 20–30 min 10+ Immediately playable
  5. The Castles of Burgundy

    The Castles of Burgundy

    The Castles of Burgundy is set in the medieval Burgundy region of France, where players assume the roles of aristocrats seeking to expand their princedoms. The game revolves around building settlements, constructing castles, engaging in river trade, mining for silver, and utilizing travelers' knowledge.

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    2–4 30–90 min 12+ Medium complexity
    Video reviews 1
  6. Agropolis

    Agropolis

    From clucking chickens to rumbling tractors, the sounds of a busy farm are everywhere. Your planning team is tasked with transforming this small farm into a thriving livestock community.

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    1–4 15–20 min 8+ Easy to learn
  7. X nimmt!

    X nimmt!

    It's time to run away from the bullheaded ones in this exciting card game. Players start with eight cards and a personal X-row. In each turn, they simultaneously reveal a card, which is then placed in one of three rows, and if a row is full, the player who completed it takes all the cards, receiving negative points for the bullheaded cards. The game ends when a player runs out of cards, and the player with the fewest negative points after two rounds wins.

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    2–4 25 min 8+ Immediately playable
    Video reviews 1
  8. My Little Scythe

    My Little Scythe

    My Little Scythe is a charming, family-friendly board game that offers a light and engaging experience inspired by the critically acclaimed Scythe. It's a game of adventure and whimsy, set in the enchanting Kingdom of Pomme, where players control delightful animal miniatures on a quest to earn trophies and achieve victory.

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    1–6 45–60 min 8+ Easy to learn
  9. 11 nimmt!

    11 nimmt!

    Players take on the role of competitors in a game where cards are numbered from 1 to 100, each featuring a certain number of bullheads. Starting with ten cards, players aim to play their cards to win rounds; the player who discards all cards scores zero points, while others lose points based on the bullheads on their remaining cards. Instead of multiple rows, cards are played onto a single stack, needing to be within ten points of the top card; failing to do so means picking up the stack, thereby increasing the number of stacks as the game progresses.

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    2–7 30 min 8+ Immediately playable
  10. Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small

    Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small

    Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small offers a specialized, two-player experience derived from the popular Agricola game, focusing exclusively on the aspect of animal husbandry.

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    2 30 min 13+ Easy to learn
  11. Explorers of the North Sea

    Explorers of the North Sea

    Explorers of the North Sea plunges players into the Viking Age's waning days, tasking them as sea captains on a quest to discover and claim new lands. The goal is to transport crews, capture livestock, and build outposts across newly found islands. With a longship and a Viking crew at your disposal, the seas are ripe for exploration and conquest.

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    1–4 45–60 min 12+ Easy to learn
  12. The Bucket King

    The Bucket King

    A card game with an unusual scoring system involves players using sets of animal cards to knock over opponents' bucket pyramids. Each player starts with 12 cards from five colors, numbered 1-8, and must strategically attack or defend against opponents' moves.

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    2–6 45 min 10+ Immediately playable
  13. Take 5!

    Take 5!

    1998 Edition

    Players rely on strategies to manage numbered cards from 1 to 98, featuring green cards for positive points and red cards for negative points. In this game, players create sets of cards, but the fifth card played takes the entire set. Players take turns, playing one to three cards from their hand during their turn.

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    2–6 60 min 10+ Immediately playable
  14. 6 nimmt! Brettspiel

    6 nimmt! Brettspiel

    Players reveal a card from their hand simultaneously, adding these cards to a central display where misplacement can lead to penalties. The game includes stones numbered 1-100, with each player managing twelve stones, aiming to place them strategically on the board based on their values. Points are gained or lost depending on where the stones land, and the game concludes when players have placed all their stones, with the highest score winning.

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    2–6 25 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    15 € at Amazon*
  15. Master Fox

    Master Fox

    The famous Master Fox is getting old and is searching for a successor among the brave forest bandits. This is your chance to prove your skills as a thief and take his place! To impress the old fox, you must complete missions and bring him the greatest loot from the nearby cabin.

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    2–4 20 min 7+ Immediately playable
  16. Glen More II: Chronicles

    Glen More II: Chronicles

    Glen More II: Chronicles is a sequel to the original Glen More game, offering a richly expanded gameplay experience. It transports players into the roles of leaders of Scottish clans from the early medieval ages to the 19th century.

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    2–4 90–120 min 12+ Medium complexity
  17. Great Western Trail

    Great Western Trail

    Second Edition

    Great Western Trail: Second Edition is an enhanced version of the critically acclaimed strategy game set in 19th century America. Players take on the role of ranchers, herding cattle from Texas to Kansas City, navigating a series of strategic decisions along the Great Western Trail.

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    1–4 75–150 min 12+ For connoisseurs
  18. Great Western Trail

    Great Western Trail

    Great Western Trail is a strategic board game set in 19th-century America, where players take on the roles of ranchers herding cattle from Texas to Kansas City.

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    2–4 75–150 min 12+ For connoisseurs
  19. Quietville

    Quietville

    A new mayor is needed for Quietville, a city plagued by frequent disasters, including an erupting volcano, alien invasions, and a mutated dinosaur. Candidates must demonstrate their leadership by managing parts of the city while avoiding damage from these calamities. The player who can build and protect the wealthiest neighborhood will be elected as the new mayor.

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    3–5 30 min 8+ Immediately playable
  20. Have You Herd?

    Have You Herd?

    Have You Herd is a lively European dice game that gained popularity in Poland during the early 1940s. Players compete to collect each of the five farm animals: rabbit, sheep, pig, cow, and horse, while building and trading to complete their "herd." Be careful of the wolf or fox, as they will eat your herd! The American edition features simplified rules compared to the original Polish version.

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    2–4 30 min Immediately playable

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 6 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 30 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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