The favorite games of Hunter and Friends in 2021 2026

Looking for the favorite games recommended by Hunter and Friends in 2021? Then we have just the thing: the list of their top picks from 2021.

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List of Hunter and Friends favorites 2021

In this list we have compiled the games that Hunter and Friends highlighted as favorites in 2021.

The following games were among Hunter and Friends' top recommendations in 2021:

This list was last updated on June 10, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Smart10

    Smart10 is a quiz game where players quickly take their turns. Each question has ten possible answers, and everyone must respond. Players earn answer markers for correct answers, but they risk losing them if they hesitate. It works well in teams, adding to the excitement of decision-making.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 3.

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    • 👥 2 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  2. 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.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021

    More details for Fantasy Realms
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  3. Dune: Imperium

    Dune: Imperium is a strategic deck-building game inspired by the iconic Dune universe, incorporating elements from both the recent film adaptation and the classic novels. Players lead one of the Great Houses in the interstellar political landscape of the Landsraad.

    Nominated for 20 awards and won 8.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2022

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    More details for Dune: Imperium
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
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  5. Marvel Champions: The Card Game

    In the immortal words of Stan Lee, "With great power, there must also come great responsibility." Enter the thrilling world of Marvel Champions: The Card Game, where Iron Man and Black Panther unite to thwart Rhino's rampage through New York, and Captain Marvel teams up with Spider-Man to face the looming threat of Ultron and global annihilation. Do you possess the mettle to stand alongside these legendary heroes and emerge as a true champion?

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 2.

    More details for Marvel Champions: The Card Game
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Marvel Champions: The Card Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Marvel Champions: The Card Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video
  6. Last Message

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    A crime has just been committed! The victim cannot speak but can draw to help inspectors guess the criminal within a large crowd. The crafty perpetrator will do everything to cover their tracks.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

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    • 👥 3 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  7. Savannah Park

    Players manage their own wildlife parks with the goal of grouping animals by species. Each begins with the same set of 33 unique animal tiles placed randomly in their park, while certain spaces remain unoccupied throughout the game. Players take turns choosing tiles to place in their parks, and the game ends when all tiles are moved, leading to a scoring round based on the size of animal herds and proximity to water holes, with various game modes to enhance replayability.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Savannah Park
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 40 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  8. Descent: Legends of the Dark

    In Descent: Legends of the Dark, players dive deep into the troubled realm of Terrinoth, facing off against demonic barbarians, undead servants, and other dark forces threatening the land. This co-operative dungeon-crawling board game, enriched by an integrated free companion app, invites players to embark on the "Blood and Flame" campaign, spanning sixteen quests that weave a rich narrative full of danger and discovery. With its innovative use of 3D terrain and a host of hero and monster miniatures, the game promises an immersive adventure as players build their legends through strategic combat, exploration, and skillful management of their characters' abilities.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

    More details for Descent: Legends of the Dark
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 120 - 180 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  9. Spukstaben

    In this cooperative word game for one to four players, participants work in an old-fashioned printing house threatened by hordes of mischievous ghosts trying to steal valuable typeset blocks. To defeat these "Spukstaben," players must come up with words containing stolen letters, which reduces the ghosts' energy. The game spans ten rounds, where players have one minute each to think of impactful words while collaborating to keep the ghosts at bay.

    More details for Spukstaben
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  10. Plapparagei

    Players engage in a fast-paced card game where they must call out the correct color or type, shout "Plapparagei," or mimic others. However, one color is forbidden, adding a layer of challenge. It's crucial to stay alert and know exactly what to say.

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    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  11. MATCH 5

    Find a common connection between two symbols. Use your imagination to come up with an answer to each of the ten combinations within three minutes.

    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 👥 2 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
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  13. Switch & Signal

    Players must keep track of a busy rail network filled with trains. As more trains are placed on the board, the game becomes increasingly intense, requiring effective coordination to transport goods without delays. The journey spans Europe, the United States, and Canada, and with simple rules, players can start right away—time is of the essence.

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

    Video reviews for Switch & Signal

    • YouTube Review for the game "Switch & Signal" by BoardGameGeek
      Video
  14. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

    Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a deeply immersive and richly themed cooperative board game that combines elements of adventure, exploration, and strategic character development. It is set in a unique world blending Arthurian legends and Celtic mythology.

    Nominated for 14 awards.

    More details for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  15. Dig Your Way Out

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    Players assume the role of prisoners trying to escape from jail. The goal is to dig the necessary tunnel points that reflect your progress. During their turn, players can perform actions such as searching for tools, moving, joining a gang, crafting, playing action cards, or extorting other prisoners. Each location offers specific actions, and background cards can alter the game dynamics when used strategically.

    More details for Dig Your Way Out
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 40 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  16. Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition – Prophecy of Kings

    The "Prophecy of Kings" expansion adds a wealth of new content to Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition). Seven entirely new factions, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, enter the game. Additionally, 40 new system and hyperlane tiles expand the galaxy, allowing for up to eight players.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition – Prophecy of Kings
    • 👥 3 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 240 - 480 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
  17. Maglev Metro

    Utilize modern magnetic levitation technology to build a metropolitan rail system that transports workers and robots beneath the city. Replace aging subway systems in Manhattan and Berlin with newer, faster, and quieter technology while improving your rail system's capabilities to ensure your passengers arrive first.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Maglev Metro
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  18. Bonfire

    Bonfire is a strategic board game set in a mystical world where players, as groups of gnomes, strive to reignite extinguished bonfires to bring light back to their cities. The game revolves around completing tasks given by the guardians of light to prove your worth and earn their trust.

    Nominated for 6 awards.

    More details for Bonfire
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 70 - 100 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Bonfire

    • YouTube Review for the game "Bonfire" by BoardGameGeek
      Video
  19. Flesh and Blood

    Welcome to a hero-centric fantasy card game designed for incredible Constructed, Booster Draft, and Sealed deck play. Players choose a character along with one or more weapons and equipment. They take turns attacking with weapons and playing action cards by discarding others to pay resource costs. The game continues until a player reaches 0 life points, declaring their opponent the winner.

    More details for Flesh and Blood
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 - 50 Minutes
    • 🧩 Hard to learn
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