The best "Juego del Año🇪🇸" winners and nominees 2026

Looking for a good game that won or was nominated for the "Juego del Año" award? Then we have just the thing for you: a list of the best "Juego del Año" winners and games that were on the nomination list.

What is the "Juego del Año" game award?

The "Juego del Año" is an award for dice, card & board games. The award originates from 🇪🇸Spain, was created in 2005 and is chosen by a jury.

Juego del Año Categories

The Juego del Año award is given every year in only one category:

  • Juego del Año (Spanish Game of the Year).

More info can be found on the official Juego del Año homepage or the Juego del Año Wikipedia article.

Other game awards from around the world.

There are many more game awards from around the world, you can find a list at the bottom of this page.

List of best Juego del Año winners & nominees 2026:

This list was last updated on June 6, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Just One (Spiel des Jahres 2019 winner)

    Just One is a cooperative party game that combines elements of mystery and creativity. Players work together to guess as many words as possible, using unique clues provided by their teammates.

    Nominated for 16 awards and won 4.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2019

    More details for Just One (Spiel des Jahres 2019 winner)
    • 👥 3 - 7 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Just One (Spiel des Jahres 2019 winner)

    • YouTube Review for the game "Just One (Spiel des Jahres 2019 winner)" by BoardGameGeek
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  2. Codenames (Spiel des Jahres 2016 winner)

    • Game of the Year+14Game of the Year
    • Word GameWord Game
    • DeductionDeduction
    • Party GameParty Game
    • Crime & MysteryCrime & Mystery
    • MemoryMemory
    +78 more

    Codenames is a captivating and popular party game that involves clever wordplay and deduction. Two teams compete, each led by a spymaster who knows the secret identities of 25 agents, represented by cards bearing single-word codenames like "disease," "Germany," or even "carrot." The objective is for each team to be the first to correctly identify all their agents based on clues given by their spymaster, while avoiding the dangerous assassin.

    Nominated for 27 awards and won 15.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2016

    More details for Codenames (Spiel des Jahres 2016 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  3. Love Letter

    In Love Letter, you must compete with other suitors to deliver a romantic letter to Princess Annette, who has secluded herself in the palace.

    Nominated for 15 awards and won 7.

    More details for Love Letter
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
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  5. 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.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.

    More details for Sushi Go Party!
    • 👥 2 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  6. 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.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.

    More details for Jaipur
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  7. Patchwork

    Patchwork is a two-player game where you compete to create the most beautiful and high-scoring patchwork quilt on your personal 9x9 game board.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.

    More details for Patchwork
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Patchwork

    • YouTube Review for the game "Patchwork" by BoardGameGeek
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  8. Azul (Spiel des Jahres 2018 winner)

    • Game of the Year+18Game of the Year
    • Family GameFamily Game
    • Tile-LayingTile-Laying
    • RenaissanceRenaissance
    • DraftingDrafting
    • Set CollectionSet Collection
    +84 more

    Azul invites you to step into the captivating world of Portuguese artistry and craftsmanship. This board game draws inspiration from the introduction of azulejos, originally white and blue ceramic tiles, by the Moors. The tiles found a new home in Portugal when King Manuel I, during a visit to the Alhambra palace in Southern Spain, was enchanted by the exquisite Moorish decorative tiles adorning its interior. Filled with awe and inspiration, the king promptly ordered the embellishment of his own palace in Portugal with similar decorative tiles. As a skilled tile-laying artist, you are tasked with the prestigious mission of adorning the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora.

    Nominated for 30 awards and won 19.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2018

    More details for Azul (Spiel des Jahres 2018 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Azul (Spiel des Jahres 2018 winner)

    • YouTube Review for the game "Azul (Spiel des Jahres 2018 winner)" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  9. Dixit (Spiel des Jahres 2010 winner)

    Dixit is a beautifully imaginative and simple card game that emphasizes creativity and interpretation. Each turn, a player becomes the storyteller, selecting a card from their hand and giving a sentence or phrase inspired by the card’s image. The other players then choose cards from their hands that they feel best match the storyteller's sentence.

    Nominated for 20 awards and won 10.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2010

    More details for Dixit (Spiel des Jahres 2010 winner)
    • 👥 3 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  10. Junk Art

    In Junk Art, creativity knows no bounds as players transform a pile of junk into stunning works of art. With more than ten engaging game modes and over sixty vibrant wooden or plastic components, this game invites you to explore your artistic talents like never before.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Junk Art
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  11. 7 Wonders Duel (À la carte 2016 card game award Winner)

    • BGG Top 100+8BGG Top 100
    • 2-Player2-Player
    • CivilizationCivilization
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    • DraftingDrafting
    +80 more

    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.

    Nominated for 16 awards and won 9.

    More details for 7 Wonders Duel (À la carte 2016 card game award Winner)
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for 7 Wonders Duel (À la carte 2016 card game award Winner)

    • YouTube Review for the game "7 Wonders Duel (À la carte 2016 card game award Winner)" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  13. Times Up! The Celebrities Charades Game

    Time's Up! is a lively and entertaining charades-based party game, ideal for playing in teams of two or more. It's particularly engaging when played with teams of two. The game revolves around guessing famous historical or fictional characters, with each player contributing to a communal deck of names used across three distinct rounds.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

    More details for Times Up! The Celebrities Charades Game
    • 👥 4 - 18 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  14. The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020 winner)

    The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is a cooperative trick-taking game that takes players on an adventurous space journey, filled with challenges and strategic gameplay.

    Nominated for 26 awards and won 13.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020

    More details for The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  15. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

    • BGG Top 100+11BGG Top 100
    • CooperativeCooperative
    • Nature & FarmingNature & Farming
    • CampaignCampaign
    • LegacyLegacy
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    +67 more

    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:

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 12.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2016

    More details for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 13+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  16. Deception: Murder in Hong Kong

    Deception: Murder in Hong Kong offers a riveting game of deduction and deception designed for 4-12 players, providing an immersive experience in approximately 20 minutes.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
    • 👥 4 - 12 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  17. The Quest for El Dorado

    The Quest for El Dorado is a strategic and adventurous board game that immerses players in the exciting journey of discovering the legendary city of gold, El Dorado. Set in the lush South American jungles, this game combines deck-building and racing elements, challenging players to be both cunning and quick.

    Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for The Quest for El Dorado
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for The Quest for El Dorado

    • YouTube Review for the game "The Quest for El Dorado" by BoardGameGeek
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  18. 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.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

    More details for Lost Cities
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  19. 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.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 2.

    More details for Draftosaurus
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Draftosaurus

    • YouTube Review for the game "Draftosaurus" by BoardGameGeek
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  20. 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.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 3.

    More details for Take 5 (1994 Edition)
    • 👥 2 - 10 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  21. That's Pretty Clever! dice game

    That's Pretty Clever is a strategic dice game where players must make thoughtful choices to optimize their score. The game's title, Ganz schön clever in German, aptly describes the need for cleverness and tactical thinking.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2018

    More details for That's Pretty Clever! dice game
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  22. 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.

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 12.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2014

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    More details for Splendor
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  23. Las Vegas Royale

    Las Vegas Royale blends the original Las Vegas dice game with elements from its 2014 expansion. Players use colored dice to place bets on six casino mats, aiming to win money based on their rolls. Additional expansion stones add complexity and special abilities, enhancing the strategy as players compete for the best financial outcomes.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Las Vegas Royale
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Las Vegas Royale

    • YouTube Review for the game "Las Vegas Royale" by BoardGameGeek
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  24. Karuba

    Karuba is a tile-laying race game that combines strategy with a touch of luck, as players navigate their explorers through a dense jungle to reach temples and collect treasures. Each player's decision-making skills are put to the test as they create paths and vie to be the first to explore the riches of Karuba.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2016

    More details for Karuba
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 40 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  25. King of Tokyo

    King of Tokyo is a game where players take on the roles of mutant monsters, robots, and aliens, all competing to become the sole King of Tokyo.

    Nominated for 20 awards and won 7.

    More details for King of Tokyo
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  26. ICECOOL (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017 winner)

    ICECOOL is an energetic and playful flicking game set in a penguin school, where players assume the roles of rascally penguins trying to snatch fish and the vigilant Hall Monitor trying to maintain order.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for ICECOOL (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  27. Ticket to Ride (Spiel des Jahres 2004 winner)

    Ticket to Ride offers a delightful and accessible gaming experience that can be grasped in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for both newcomers and seasoned gamers. Designed by the renowned Alan R. Moon, this board game revolves around a railway adventure across North America.

    Nominated for 18 awards and won 12.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2004

    More details for Ticket to Ride (Spiel des Jahres 2004 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  28. Survive: Escape from Atlantis! (1982 Edition)

    Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is a thrilling and competitive board game where players aim to evacuate their pieces from a sinking island. The game is known for its intense gameplay and strategic decisions.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Survive: Escape from Atlantis! (1982 Edition)
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  29. The Mind

    The Mind is a unique card game that combines elements of cooperation, intuition, and silent communication. It is as much an experiment in group dynamics as it is a game.

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 9.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2018

    More details for The Mind
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  30. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure

    Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is an exciting board game where players become daring thieves, sneaking into a dragon's lair to steal artifacts while avoiding making noise to prevent waking the dragon.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.

    More details for Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  31. Sagrada

    Sagrada is a visually striking board game where players draft dice to create beautiful stained glass windows, combining strategy and aesthetics.

    Nominated for 13 awards.

    More details for Sagrada
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  32. Loony Quest

    Loony Quest is a vibrant and imaginative drawing game set in the fantastical land of Arkadia, where players embark on an adventurous quest to win a royal tournament and claim the throne of an heirless king. The game stands out with its unique blend of drawing challenges and video game-inspired mechanics, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages.

    Nominated for 5 awards.

    More details for Loony Quest
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Loony Quest

    • YouTube Review for the game "Loony Quest" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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