The favorite games of Hunter and Cron in 2019 2026

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List of Hunter and Cron favorites 2019

In this list we have compiled the games that Hunter and Cron highlighted as favorites in 2019.

The following games were among Hunter and Cron's top recommendations in 2019:

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. Detective Club

    Detective Club is a social deduction and party game that involves both cooperation and deception. Players are drawn into rounds of intrigue, where one player secretly passes clues to their accomplice to reveal a secret word, while others, acting as detectives, try to unveil the conspiracy. Creativity and persuasion play crucial roles as players discuss and defend their choices to avoid suspicion.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.

    More details for Detective Club
    • 👥 4 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Detective Club

    • YouTube Review for the game "Detective Club" by BoardGameGeek
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  3. Men at Work

    Men At Work is a dexterity game that challenges players to become the most skilled and careful construction workers on the job site. The goal is to build a towering structure of steel girders and wooden beams, placing workers and bricks with precision to avoid any disastrous collapses. Players must balance risk-taking with cautious strategy to outmaneuver their opponents and impress Rita, the tough-as-nails boss, in hopes of being named Employee of the Month.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Men at Work
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Men at Work

    • YouTube Review for the game "Men at Work" by BoardGameGeek
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  5. Silver & Gold

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

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Silver & Gold
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  6. Wingspan (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019 winner)

    Wingspan is a captivating, competitive board game from Stonemaier Games, masterfully designed by Elizabeth Hargrave. It's a medium-weight, card-driven, engine-building game that stands out with its unique theme and stunning artwork, featuring over 170 bird illustrations by artists Beth Sobel, Natalia Rojas, and Ana Maria Martinez.

    Nominated for 27 awards and won 16.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019

    More details for Wingspan (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019 winner)
    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 40 - 70 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Wingspan (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019 winner)

    • YouTube Review for the game "Wingspan (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019 winner)" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  7. Belratti

    Players purchase artwork for their museum while trying to align with current trends and uncover genuine pieces created by their team. However, the notorious Belratti aims to trick them with fake paintings in their collection.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Belratti
    • 👥 3 - 7 Players
    • ⏱️ 25 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  8. Karak

    Beneath the crumbling walls of Karak Castle lies a labyrinth filled with treasures and monsters. Six brave adventurers enter, each with a unique trick to claim fortune, but they must outsmart their opponents, defeat monsters, and seize the dragon's gemstone. Players uncover the labyrinth tile by tile, engage in battles, and gather treasures, with the most successful adventurer being crowned the true master of Karak!

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    More details for Karak
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 7+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  9. Space Base

    Space Base is a dynamic and fast-paced dice game that blends strategy and luck, where players take on the roles of Commodores commanding a fleet of ships.

    Nominated for 4 awards.

    More details for Space Base
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Space Base

    • YouTube Review for the game "Space Base" by BoardGameGeek
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  10. Watergate

    Watergate thrusts players into the historical tug-of-war between the Nixon Administration and a determined journalist from the Washington Post. This game recreates the infamous political scandal, requiring strategic card play and keen decision-making.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 4.

    More details for Watergate
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Watergate

    • YouTube Review for the game "Watergate" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  11. Chronicles of Crime

    Embark on a thrilling cooperative adventure with Chronicles of Crime, a unique blend of crime investigation, board game excitement, and a touch of Virtual Reality. Picture yourself at the heart of criminal investigations, where the seamless integration of an app with physical components creates an immersive experience.

    Nominated for 17 awards and won 5.

    More details for Chronicles of Crime
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Chronicles of Crime

    • YouTube Review for the game "Chronicles of Crime" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  12. Everdell

    Everdell invites players to immerse themselves in the enchanting valley of Everdell, where a thriving civilization of forest critters seeks to expand their territories and establish new cities beneath towering trees, meandering streams, and mossy hollows. As the leader of a group of ambitious critters, you have a busy year ahead, filled with construction, character encounters, and hosting events. Can you ensure that the sun shines brightest on your city before the winter moon rises?

    Nominated for 16 awards and won 7.

    More details for Everdell
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 40 - 80 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Everdell

    • YouTube Review for the game "Everdell" by BoardGameGeek
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  13. Roll Player

    Embark on a quest to forge the mightiest hero in the realm in Roll Player. Unlike ordinary heroes who materialize out of thin air, true champions are meticulously crafted. Race, class, alignment, skills, traits, and equipment – every facet contributes to the creation of the ultimate adventurer, poised to confront adversaries and seek glory and riches.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Roll Player
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Roll Player

    • YouTube Review for the game "Roll Player" by BoardGameGeek
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  14. Brass: Birmingham

    Brass: Birmingham is an economic strategy game and a sequel to the 2007 game Brass. It immerses players in the world of industrial revolution entrepreneurs in Birmingham between 1770-1870.

    Nominated for 13 awards and won 7.

    More details for Brass: Birmingham
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Brass: Birmingham

    • YouTube Review for the game "Brass: Birmingham" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Brass: Birmingham" by BoardGameGeek
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  15. The Taverns of Tiefenthal

    The Taverns of Tiefenthal is a strategic and immersive board game that transports players to a bustling village tavern, where they must attract guests and manage resources to become the most successful establishment in Tiefenthal.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 4.

    💰 4% cheaper on Amazon than at other retailers

    More details for The Taverns of Tiefenthal
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for The Taverns of Tiefenthal

    • YouTube Review for the game "The Taverns of Tiefenthal" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "The Taverns of Tiefenthal" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  16. Valley of the Vikings (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2019 winner)

    Every year, the keg bowling competition takes place. Players must show courage, skill, and a willingness to take risks as they use a ball to knock over the right kegs and position their Vikings on the dock. The player who wins the most gold coins emerges victorious, but those who venture too far may fall into the water and leave empty-handed.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2019

    💰 18% cheaper on Amazon than at other retailers

    More details for Valley of the Vikings (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2019 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  17. Treasure Island

    Treasure Island is a thrilling game of bluffing and adventure where players are immersed in a high-stakes treasure hunt. One player takes on the role of Long John Silver, using cunning and misdirection to lead the others astray in their quest to find his hidden treasure. The game builds to an exciting climax as Long John makes his daring escape to reclaim his treasure.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Treasure Island
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Treasure Island

    • YouTube Review for the game "Treasure Island" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Treasure Island" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Treasure Island" by BoardGameGeek
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  18. Imhotep: The Duel

    • Game of the Year (nominated)Game of the Year (nominated)
    • Family GameFamily Game
    • 2-Player2-Player
    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Worker PlacementWorker Placement
    • Ancient WorldAncient World
    +6 more

    Imhotep: The Duel transports players back to the rich historical setting of ancient Egypt, where they engage in a strategic contest as two of Egypt’s most renowned figures, Nefertiti and Akhenaten. This two-player game is a standalone sequel to the acclaimed board game Imhotep, known for its deep strategy and engaging gameplay. Imhotep: The Duel focuses on the competitive dynamics between two players, offering a nuanced and tightly contested battle of wits and strategy.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    💰 3% cheaper on Amazon than at other retailers

    More details for Imhotep: The Duel
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Imhotep: The Duel

    • YouTube Review for the game "Imhotep: The Duel" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Imhotep: The Duel" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Imhotep: The Duel" by BoardGameGeek
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  19. TAGS

    • Word GameWord Game
    • Party GameParty Game
    • Real-TimeReal-Time
    • TriviaTrivia
    +2 more

    Players can label, categorize, sort, or tag anything. Cities can be big or small; movies can be funny or boring; people can be geeks or politicians. In TAGS, you have only 15 seconds to find at least one suitable answer. Race against the clock, gather the most marbles, and compete to be the winner in this fast-paced game for 2 to 4 players, which can also be played in teams of up to 12 players.

    More details for TAGS
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 40 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  20. Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game

    Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game immerses players in the role of true detectives, blending traditional board game elements with modern technology and storytelling. This game offers a unique and interactive experience, as players solve interconnected cases using both physical game components and an online database.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 4.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019

    More details for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 120 - 180 Minutes
    • 🧒 16+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game" by BoardGameGeek
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  21. Farben

    Love is... green? In this vibrant storytelling game, each color tells a story. Players associate a color with a word and narrate their connection, sharing personal experiences. After storytelling, players recall the colors linked to the words without looking, earning points for their memory and others' recollections. The winner is the player with the best memory of which colors were assigned to specific words.

    More details for Farben
    • 👥 3 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 75 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Farben

    • YouTube Review for the game "Farben" by BoardGameGeek
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  22. Western Legends

    • Cardboard Republic Immersionist LaurelCardboard Republic Immersionist Laurel
    • AdventureAdventure
    • Bluffing & BettingBluffing & Betting
    • ThematicThematic
    • Large GroupsLarge Groups
    • Variable PowersVariable Powers
    +4 more

    Western Legends is an open-world sandbox board game that immerses players in the adventurous and often lawless American Wild West. Featuring historical figures from the era, the game allows players to forge their own paths and create new legends.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Western Legends
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  23. Blank

    • Party GameParty Game
    • Kids' GameKids' Game
    • Take ThatTake That
    • Card GameCard Game
    +1 more

    BLANK is a fast-paced and entertaining interactive card game that allows players to permanently customize their experience with every victory. Players aim to be the first to discard all their cards while creating new rules and card effects that make each game unique. The game includes 72 cards, 38 rule cards, and encourages collaboration by letting players share their favorite rules with others.

    More details for Blank
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 - 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  24. Kero

    • Family GameFamily Game
    • 2-Player2-Player
    • Area ControlArea Control
    • Worker PlacementWorker Placement
    • Push Your LuckPush Your Luck
    +3 more

    In June 2471, kerosene (KERO) is scarce, leading two clans to fight for survival as they explore new territories with their tank trucks. Players manage their camp, a tank truck, and seven explorers, aiming to collect resources and wisely use their kerosene canisters to improve their camp and conquer land. The game involves quick decision-making under time pressure and features a blend of strategy and chance.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Kero
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 9+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  25. Underwater Cities

    Underwater Cities is a strategy board game where players become the world's brightest minds, tasked with creating the most livable underwater habitats. The game is notable for its card placement mechanism and offers a richly strategic experience that scales in duration with the number of players.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.

    More details for Underwater Cities
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 80 - 150 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Underwater Cities

    • YouTube Review for the game "Underwater Cities" by BoardGameGeek
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  26. Dinosaur Island

    Dinosaur Island is a dynamic and competitive board game where players step into the shoes of park managers, tasked with resurrecting dinosaurs and building the most exciting and secure dinosaur park. The game cleverly combines elements of DNA research, strategic park construction, and risk management.

    Nominated for 8 awards.

    More details for Dinosaur Island
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  27. Once Upon a Castle

    • MedievalMedieval
    • Kids' GameKids' Game
    • Roll & WriteRoll & Write
    • Dice GameDice Game
    +2 more

    Players who best utilize the resources of the region will draw the most beautiful castle in the kingdom. The game encourages strategic planning and creativity.

    More details for Once Upon a Castle
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Once Upon a Castle

    • YouTube Review for the game "Once Upon a Castle" by BoardGameGeek
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  28. Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition

    Embark on an epic journey of galactic conquest in Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition. As a leader of one of seventeen unique factions, you'll navigate the vastness of space, striving for dominance through military might, political maneuvering, and economic prowess. The game unfolds around Mecatol Rex, the central planet, where the throne of the galaxy awaits the faction that can skillfully navigate the challenges of a dynamic and strategically constructed universe.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition
    • 👥 3 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 240 - 480 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition

    • YouTube Review for the game "Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  29. Fuji

    • CooperativeCooperative
    • Family GameFamily Game
    • Variable PowersVariable Powers
    • Dice GameDice Game
    +3 more

    Players take on the role of a group of adventurers journeying to Japan's famous Mount Fuji. As they approach their destination, earthquakes strike, and the volcano erupts! In this cooperative dice game, players secretly roll dice and must find the best path over terrain cards to reach safety while meeting specific dice requirements. Success comes when all players reach the village, but failure results if anyone falls victim to lava or becomes too exhausted to continue.

    More details for Fuji
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Fuji

    • YouTube Review for the game "Fuji" by BoardGameGeek
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  30. Teotihuacan: City of Gods

    Teotihuacan: City of Gods invites you to traverse time, immersing yourself in the splendor and twilight of the powerful pre-Columbian civilization of Mesoamerica. Strategize, accumulate wealth, seek the favor of the gods, and embark on the monumental task of constructing the awe-inspiring Pyramid of the Sun.

    Nominated for 15 awards and won 2.

    More details for Teotihuacan: City of Gods
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Teotihuacan: City of Gods

    • YouTube Review for the game "Teotihuacan: City of Gods" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Teotihuacan: City of Gods" by BoardGameGeek
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  31. Barbaria

    • FantasyFantasy
    • Family GameFamily Game
    • Deck-BuildingDeck-Building
    • AdventureAdventure
    • Push Your LuckPush Your Luck
    • Variable PowersVariable Powers
    +1 more

    Players take on the role of powerful barbarians seeking dangerous and grand adventures. They will wrestle with monsters and wizards, hunt for treasures, seek assistance, and collect ancient runes that lead to victory. The rules are simple and can be grasped in just five minutes, involving dice rolls influenced by colored cubes to defeat opponents. If players fail, they can use trophies from previous battles to try again or negotiate with friends.

    More details for Barbaria
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  32. The Gallerist

    • BGG Top 100BGG Top 100
    • Worker PlacementWorker Placement
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • HeavyweightHeavyweight
    • DraftingDrafting
    +5 more

    The Gallerist immerses players in the sophisticated world of art and commerce, where they take on the multifaceted role of a Gallerist, combining the responsibilities of an art dealer, museum curator, and artist manager.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 1.

    More details for The Gallerist
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 150 Minutes
    • 🧒 13+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
  33. Sword & Sorcery

    • CooperativeCooperative
    • FantasyFantasy
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • AdventureAdventure
    • HeavyweightHeavyweight
    • Role-PlayingRole-Playing
    +3 more

    Sword & Sorcery is an epic fantasy cooperative board game that blends rich storytelling with tactical combat. Designed for 1-5 players, this game sets you on a heroic quest against evil forces, driven by a game system that controls the adversaries.

    More details for Sword & Sorcery
    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Sword & Sorcery

    • YouTube Review for the game "Sword & Sorcery" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Sword & Sorcery" by BoardGameGeek
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