The favorite games of Andi 2026

Andi is a programmer and married to the cosmopolitan Cami from our team. Together they live a digital nomadic life out of a picture book. Once a year they fulfill their dream and live in Japan for a few weeks – otherwise they travel all over Europe. Sebi he previously met while studying computer science together.

Tibi from a bird's eye view

Andi is both software architect and main program mason from our team. He designed and mostly built the basic foundation and the systems built on top of it for Tibi. It's unbelievable what he can oversee.

What is Andi's favorite game? Coop!

Just like Cami, Andi also likes cooperative games very much. Together is simply better than against each other.

Developing clever strategies

But he also enjoys games in which a clever strategy is devised – so that the various cogs mesh optimally. A great working deck in Dominion, for example, makes him happier than a victory.

Finding out & exploiting opponent behavior

He also likes to experiment with tricky interaction with the opponents as needed in Love Letter or Cockroach Poker.

List of Andi's favorite games 2026

This list was last updated on June 18, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Codenames

    Codenames

    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.

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    2–8 15 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 2 € above the best price
    17 € at Amazon*
  2. Love Letter

    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.

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    2–4 20 min 10+ Immediately playable
    + 28 € above the best price
    39 € at Amazon*
  3. Cockroach Poker

    Cockroach Poker

    Cockroach Poker is a lighthearted and engaging card game focused on bluffing and reverse set collection. It features various critters like cockroaches, rats, and stink bugs, and the aim is to trick others into collecting these undesirable creatures.

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    2–6 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
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  4. Dominion

    Dominion

    In Dominion, you step into the shoes of a monarch, much like your ancestors, ruling over a small, picturesque kingdom. However, your ambitions stretch far beyond the peaceful realm you've inherited. Your goal is to expand your territory, transforming these modest lands into a vast dominion filled with diverse landscapes and resources.

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    2–4 30 min 13+ Easy to learn
    + 2 € above the best price
    37 € at Amazon*
  5. Mansions of Madness: Second Edition

    Mansions of Madness: Second Edition

    Mansions of Madness: Second Edition is a cooperative, app-enhanced board game that combines elements of horror and mystery. It's set in the same universe as Eldritch Horror and Elder Sign, offering an immersive narrative experience.

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    1–5 120–180 min 14+ Medium complexity
  6. Pandemic

    Pandemic

    Pandemic is a highly acclaimed cooperative board game where players take on the roles of disease-fighting specialists. Their mission is to contain and cure four deadly diseases that have broken out across the globe. The game is set on a board depicting major world population centers and requires players to strategize and work together to manage the outbreaks and develop cures before the diseases spiral out of control.

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    2–4 45 min 8+ Easy to learn
    10 € below the next retailer
    30 € at Amazon*
  7. 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*
  8. Hive

    Hive

    Hive is a highly strategic two-player game that stands out for its versatility and unique gameplay mechanics, involving a variety of insect-themed pieces.

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    2 20 min 9+ Easy to learn
    + 2 € above the best price
    29 € at Amazon*
  9. Roll for the Galaxy

    Roll for the Galaxy

    Roll for the Galaxy is a dice-based strategy game for 2-5 players, where dice represent the populace tasked with building a space empire. It's a dice adaptation of the popular card game Race for the Galaxy.

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    2–5 45 min 13+ Medium complexity
  10. Android: Netrunner

    Android: Netrunner

    Android: Netrunner is an asymmetrical Living Card Game for two players, set in a cyberpunk future. It involves strategic card play, where one player controls a megacorporation and the other plays as a lone runner.

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    2 45 min 14+ Medium complexity
  11. Caverna: The Cave Farmers

    Caverna: The Cave Farmers

    Caverna: The Cave Farmers is a worker-placement board game that builds upon the mechanics of its predecessor, Agricola. It combines farming and cave dwelling themes, where players manage a dwarf family and their expanding homestead.

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    1–7 30–210 min 12+ For connoisseurs

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Codenames (Spiel des Jahres 2016 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 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 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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