The best games with Set Collection🧺 2026

You like to collect 🧺, no matter when/where/why? Then we have just the thing: a list of the best board games where you have to collect.

What are collecting games?

The primary goal of the set collection mechanism is to encourage a player to acquire a set of items. For example, players collect a variety of beans in boBohnanza, train cards of one color in Ticket to Ride, road trains in Monopoly, or monuments in Ra.

List of the best Set Collection games 2026 🧺

This list was last updated on June 15, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

    The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

    A dark rumor arises from Mordor, and the time has come for the Fellowship to unite once more. Players can choose to defend the free peoples as the Fellowship of the Ring or pursue Frodo and Sam as Sauron, deploying their hordes at enemy city gates. The fate of Middle-earth rests in your hands as you navigate the three chapters of the game, strengthening your skills and gathering resources to achieve one of the victory conditions.

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    2 30 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 3 € above the best price
    30 € at Amazon*
  2. 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
  3. Trio

    Trio

    Trio is a card game where players search for triplets. The deck consists of 36 cards, numbered from 1 to 12 three times. Players sort their hands from low to high and take turns revealing cards, aiming to collect sets of three matching cards.

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    3–6 15 min 6+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    14 € at Amazon*
  4. Sushi Go Party!

    Sushi Go Party!

    Sushi Go Party! is an expanded version of the popular card game Sushi Go!, offering more variety and accommodating more players for a larger, more dynamic game experience.

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    2–8 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
  5. Jaipur

    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.

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    2 30 min 10+ Immediately playable
  6. Harmonies

    Harmonies

    Players build landscapes by placing colored tiles to create habitats for their animals. To score the most points and win, they must cleverly integrate these habitats into their landscapes and attract as many animals as possible.

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    1–4 30–45 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 5 € above the best price
    35 € at Amazon*
  7. Azul

    Azul

    Azul is a tile-laying game inspired by Portuguese azulejos: as artisans, players draft colored tiles from suppliers and place them in patterns to decorate the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora, scoring points for clever arrangements.

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    2–4 30–45 min 8+ Easy to learn
    Video reviews 1
  8. Sea Salt & Paper

    Sea Salt & Paper

    Sea Salt & Paper is a set collection card game that combines strategic decision-making with the excitement of timing your moves just right. Similar to Rummy in gameplay, it involves collecting sets of cards to score points, while also navigating the timing of when to end the round for optimal advantage.

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    2–4 30–45 min 8+ Immediately playable
  9. 7 Wonders Duel

    7 Wonders Duel

    7 Wonders Duel takes the essence of the classic 7 Wonders and refines it for an intense two-player experience. It retains the thematic elements of building a civilization through acquiring various types of cards, but it introduces unique mechanics suited for a duel.

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    2 30 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 2 € above the best price
    23 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  10. No Thanks!

    No Thanks!

    No Thanks! is a straightforward and captivating card game that offers a blend of strategy and luck. The game's simplicity makes it appealing and accessible to a wide range of players.

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    3–7 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
  11. Point Salad

    Point Salad

    Point Salad is a dynamic and engaging card drafting game that is suitable for players of all ages. It stands out for its simplicity and the vast array of scoring strategies it offers.

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    2–6 15–30 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    14 € at Amazon*
  12. Castle Combo
    2–5 10–25 min 10+ Easy to learn
  13. Ohanami

    Ohanami

    Ohanami is a serene and strategic card drafting game that seamlessly blends simplicity with deep strategic choices. Over three rounds, players cultivate their gardens by selecting cards and building sequences in a quest for the most points.

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    2–4 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
  14. Splendor Duel

    Splendor Duel

    Splendor Duel is an intriguing two-player game that builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, Splendor, enhancing it with new layers of strategy and competitiveness. Designed specifically for two players, this standalone game maintains the core elements of Splendor while introducing novel twists and mechanics, making it more dynamic and interactive.

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    2 30 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 8 € above the best price
    25 € at Amazon*
  15. Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West

    Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West

    Players embark on twelve journeys through North America as 19th-century pioneers. Starting on the East Coast, they face challenges while aiming to complete ticket objectives and develop new skills to overcome unexpected events and rivals. As the campaign progresses, players unlock new rules and content, creating a uniquely tailored experience that evolves with their choices, resulting in a game that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

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    2–5 20–90 min 10+ Medium complexity
    + 10 € above the best price
    87 € at Amazon*
  16. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

    Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

    Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 offers an extraordinary gaming experience as a cooperative campaign game, immersing players in an overarching story-arc that unfolds over 12-24 gripping sessions. The duration depends on your group's performance and the fate of the world. Here's an overview of this thrilling journey:

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    2–4 60 min 13+ Medium complexity
  17. Silver & Gold

    Silver & Gold

    Silver & Gold is a board game that offers players the thrill of discovering distant islands filled with golden treasures.

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    2–4 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    13 € at Amazon*
  18. Sushi Go!

    Sushi Go!

    Sushi Go! is a dynamic, fast-paced card game set in a sushi restaurant. Players aim to grab the best sushi combinations as they come around. It's all about strategy, from picking the perfect sushi rolls to collecting sashimi sets. Boost your scores with wasabi-flavored nigiri, and don't forget to load up on pudding by the end!

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    2–5 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    13 € at Amazon*
  19. Lost Cities

    Lost Cities

    Lost Cities is a two-player card game focused on building profitable archaeological expeditions. Part of the Kosmos two-player series, it features a deck with cards ranked 2–10 in various colors, including a new sixth color added in 2019. The game also employs "handshake" cards as multipliers for scoring.

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    2 30 min 10+ Immediately playable
  20. Century: Golem Edition

    Century: Golem Edition

    Century: Golem Edition is an engaging and visually appealing board game that is a re-themed version of Century: Spice Road. Set in the imaginative world of Caravania, this game combines strategic planning and resource management, appealing to players who enjoy tactical decision-making.

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    2–5 30–45 min 8+ Easy to learn
  21. Draftosaurus

    Draftosaurus

    Draftosaurus is a charming and quick drafting game where players aim to build the most attractive dinosaur park. The game stands out for its use of dino meeples and unique placement restrictions, making it an engaging experience for all ages.

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    2–5 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
    Video reviews 1
  22. Agent Avenue

    Agent Avenue

    Agent Avenue is a competitive card game about retired spies in a suburban neighborhood. Players bluff, collect sets, and use an I-split-you-choose mechanism to outmaneuver rivals and reveal their identities first.

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    2–4 10–20 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    18 € at Amazon*
  23. Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated

    Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated

    Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated is an innovative extension of the deck-building game Clank!, incorporating legacy-style elements. Players get the opportunity to establish and grow their own franchise of Acquisitions Incorporated, leading a team of intrepid adventurers on a quest for treasure and corporate fame. The game evolves uniquely across multiple play sessions, creating a personalized adventure campaign.

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    2–4 90–120 min 13+ Medium complexity
  24. Splendor

    Splendor

    Splendor beckons you into the vibrant world of Renaissance merchants, where the pursuit of gem mines, modes of transportation, and opulent shops is the path to acquiring prestigious points. In this strategic game of chip-collecting and card development, your goal is to amass wealth and influence that will make you the most renowned merchant of the era. Perhaps, if fortune smiles upon you, nobility may even grace your endeavors, further enhancing your prestige.

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    2–4 30 min 10+ Easy to learn
    1 € below the next retailer
    35 € at Amazon*
  25. Spots

    Spots

    Players roll dice and place them on dog cards during their turn. Dice that cannot be placed are buried in their garden. If too many dice are buried, the player goes bankrupt. Completing 6 dogs wins the game!

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    1–4 25–30 min 10+ Immediately playable
    9 € below the next retailer
    19 € at Amazon*
  26. Star Realms

    Star Realms

    Star Realms is a fast-paced, deck-building card game set in the vastness of space. Designed by renowned game creators, it combines the excitement of deck-building with the strategic depth of combat trading card games.

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    2 20 min 12+ Easy to learn
  27. Coloretto

    Coloretto

    Engage in the colorful and strategic gameplay of Coloretto, where simplicity meets tactical decision-making. The game revolves around drawing cards to play into rows or claiming entire rows to expand your collection. As the rounds progress, players aim to create extensive sets, but there's a catch – exceeding three colors incurs penalties, adding a layer of strategic depth.

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    2–5 30 min 8+ Immediately playable
  28. Star Wars: Jabba's Palace – A Love Letter Game

    Star Wars: Jabba's Palace – A Love Letter Game

    Jabba's lair is a place of danger and deception. Players compete with members of the Rebel Alliance and the residents of Jabba's Palace, using the abilities of iconic characters while trying to outsmart their opponents. The game retains the simple and fun mechanics of the original, introducing Agenda cards that offer new victory conditions and additional strategic depth.

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    2–6 20 min 10+ Immediately playable
  29. Fantasy Realms

    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.

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    2–6 20 min 14+ Easy to learn
    + 7 € above the best price
    21 € at Amazon*
  30. Courtisans
    2–5 20–30 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    18 € at Amazon*

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth 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 20 to 30 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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