The Best Resilience Games That Train Openness to Experience 2026

Resilience games focused on openness encourage exploration and curiosity. These games help players develop flexibility and appreciation for new experiences.

This list was last updated on June 30, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Just One

    Just One

    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.

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    3–7 20–60 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 5 € above the best price
    21 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  2. MicroMacro: Crime City

    MicroMacro: Crime City

    MicroMacro: Crime City is a unique detective game that immerses players into a detailed and expansive cityscape to solve intriguing crimes. The game centers around a large, detailed map of a city where various crimes have occurred. Players become detectives tasked with unraveling these mysteries using the clues scattered across the city.

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    1–4 15–45 min 12+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    16 € at Amazon*
  3. Monikers

    Monikers

    Monikers is a lively and entertaining party game inspired by the classic public domain game Celebrities. It is designed for players who enjoy guessing games and offers a fun challenge through a series of rounds where the methods of clue-giving evolve and become more restrictive.

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    4–16 30–60 min 17+ Immediately playable
    Video reviews 1
  4. Telestrations

    Telestrations

    Telestrations is a light-hearted and entertaining party game that blends drawing and word-guessing in a hilarious and often unpredictable way. The game is based on the classic concept of "telephone" but adds a visual twist.

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    4–8 30 min 12+ Immediately playable
  5. Dixit

    Dixit

    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.

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    3–6 30 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    28 € at Amazon*
  6. 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
  7. Decrypto

    Decrypto

    Engage in the riveting team-based challenge of Decrypto, where players strive to correctly interpret coded messages from their teammates while unraveling the intercepted codes of the opposing team.

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    3–8 15–45 min 12+ Easy to learn
    + 1 € above the best price
    20 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  8. Times Up! The Celebrities Charades Game

    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.

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    4–18 90 min 12+ Immediately playable
  9. Secret Hitler

    Secret Hitler

    Secret Hitler is a compelling board game set in the tumultuous political landscape of 1930s Germany. This game of deception and deduction requires players to conceal their identities while working towards opposite goals, depending on whether they are liberals or fascists.

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    5–10 45 min 13+ Easy to learn
  10. One Night Ultimate Werewolf

    One Night Ultimate Werewolf

    One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a dynamic and fast-paced game for 3-10 players that brings the excitement and deduction of werewolf stories to your tabletop. This game is all about quick thinking, bluffing, and trying to outsmart your friends.

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    3–10 10 min 8+ Immediately playable
  11. When I Dream

    When I Dream

    When I Dream is a whimsical and imaginative board game that delves into the world of dreams, blending elements of storytelling, deduction, and teamwork in a playful setting.

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    4–10 20–40 min 8+ Immediately playable
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  12. The Resistance

    The Resistance

    The Resistance is a dynamic party game focused on social deduction, set against the backdrop of a dystopian empire. It's designed for five to ten players and offers a thrilling experience of intrigue and deception.

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    5–10 30 min 13+ Easy to learn
  13. Mysterium

    Mysterium

    Mysterium is a cooperative mystery-solving game set in the 1920s, where players take on the roles of mediums trying to solve a murder at a Scottish mansion, guided by a ghost who communicates through visions.

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    2–7 42 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 6 € above the best price
    40 € at Amazon*
  14. Magic Maze

    Magic Maze

    Magic Maze presents an unconventional and exhilarating cooperative gaming experience where players embody a mage, a warrior, an elf, and a dwarf. Stripped of their possessions, this diverse group embarks on a unique adventure: robbing the local Magic Maze shopping mall to gather equipment for their next quest.

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    1–8 15 min 8+ Easy to learn
  15. Rory's Story Cubes: Fantasia

    Rory's Story Cubes: Fantasia

    Players tell stories of exciting and magical creatures with Rory's Story Cubes: Fantasia. Roll the cubes and use the symbols to create a fantastic tale. There is only one rule: there are no wrong answers.

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    1–12 20 min 6+ Immediately playable
  16. Galaxy Trucker

    Galaxy Trucker

    Galaxy Trucker is a fast-paced, tile-laying board game that combines space adventure with ship construction and navigation challenges.

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    2–4 60 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 58 € above the best price
    90 € at Amazon*
  17. Fog of Love

    Fog of Love

    Fog of Love is a two-player board game that uniquely simulates the twists and turns of a romantic relationship. It is more than just a game; it's a narrative journey into the dynamics of a relationship, offering a mix of strategy, role-playing, and storytelling.

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    2 60–120 min 17+ Easy to learn
    29 € below the next retailer
    24 € at Amazon*
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  18. Taboo

    Taboo

    Taboo is an engaging party game that challenges players to guess words based on their teammates' clues, with a unique twist: certain obvious clues are strictly off-limits.

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    4–10 20 min 12+ Immediately playable
  19. Rory's Story Cubes: Emergency

    Rory's Story Cubes: Emergency

    Players tell stories using the rolled dice. They create fantastic tales by interpreting the symbols that appear. The only rule is that there are no wrong answers. This collection includes three expansion dice: Medic, Rescue, and Disaster.

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    1–12 6+
  20. Rory's Story Cubes: Star Wars

    Rory's Story Cubes: Star Wars

    Get ready to tell new stories from a galaxy far, far away with Rory's Story Cubes: Star Wars. It includes well-known characters, vehicles, and objects from the Star Wars films.

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    1–99 10 min 6+

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Just One (Spiel des Jahres 2019 winner) 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 3 to 8 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 40 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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