🧠 Kennerspiel des Jahres

Boss Fighters QRMichael Palm, Lukas Zach

A co-op boss rush where the app plays the monsters and every scanned card can trigger a nasty answer.

Moon Colony BloodbathDonald X. Vaccarino

Simultaneous turns with no downtime and surprising social-critical depth: knowingly racing ruthlessly toward the abyss, yet hope endures.

FarawayJohannes Goupy, Corentin Lebrat

A clever card game whose backward scoring forces surprising choices, unfolding remarkable tactical depth despite its quick rules.

NeulandCharles Chevalier, Laurent Escoffier

Conquer fjord territory, then puzzle it into your Viking village for points.

Die Gilde der fahrenden HändlerMatthew Dunstan, Brett J. Gilbert

Easy access meets strategic depth, while individual abilities and four regional boards deliver plenty of variety.

Zug um Zug Legacy: Legenden des WestensRob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. Moon

Twelve games open up the West: the legacy campaign with hidden mini-games and surprises lifts the classic to a new level.

IkiKoota Yamada

Unusually interactive: visiting rivals' shops benefits everyone, and the clever turn-order twist suits its elegant aesthetic vision.

Planet UnknownRyan Lambert, Adam Rehberg

A rotating table platter, simultaneous puzzling and scalable tasks make this tile-laying game rewarding for two to six players.

CryptidHal Duncan, Ruth Veevers

One hex hides the cryptid. Your clue alone is not enough.

Dune: ImperiumPaul Dennen

Worker placement meets deck building on the sands of Arrakis.

Die verlorenen Ruinen von ArnakMichaela Štachová, Michal Štach

Explore jungle ruins while building your deck — adventure euro at its best.

Fantastische ReicheBruce Glassco

Craft the perfect seven-card hand where every combo counts

Der KartographJordy Adan

Draw your kingdom's map while monsters ruin your best-laid plans

The King’s DilemmaLorenzo Silva, Hjalmar Hach, Carlo Burelli

Shape a kingdom's fate through votes, lies, and legacy

Carpe DiemStefan Feld

Draft tiles, build your Roman villa, and seize the day

Ganz schön cleverWolfgang Warsch

Cleverly linked mini-tasks make every roll a tough decision and spark ambition to beat your previous score.

Heaven & AleMichael Kiesling, Andreas Schmidt

Clean, no-frills mechanics repeatedly challenge experienced players over resource balance and precise timing under scarcity.

Räuber der NordseeShem Phillips

A refined worker placement around coloured Vikings creates brisk games full of planning and timing in Norse raiding.

Terraforming MarsJacob Fryxelius

Richly detailed Mars colonisation where economy and science blend so compellingly that every session becomes a true space adventure.

Pandemic Legacy - Season 1Matt Leacock, Rob Daviau

Irreversible choices with lasting consequences turn each campaign into a unique, tension-filled narrative journey.

T.I.M.E StoriesManuel Rozoy

Time-travel fascination as a game: puzzling scenarios, repeated attempts and accumulated knowledge merge into a gripping mystery-meets-roleplay experience.

ElysiumBrett J. Gilbert, Matthew Dunstan

Rotating card sets bring variety and visual richness, while the constant dilemma between restriction and progress keeps the tension high.

OrléansReiner Stockhausen

Blindly drawing follower tiles from the bag masterfully blends luck and foresight, staying gripping across many plays.

ConcordiaWalther „Mac“ Gerdts

Lean rules, dual-purpose card play, and a gripping final scoring make this ancient trading game wonderfully elegant.

RokokoMatthias Cramer, Louis Malz, Stefan Malz

Rich thematic immersion as competing tailors gently guides players into demanding, longer gaming evenings.

BrüggeStefan Feld

Dice and card luck rule your fate, yet many options let you cleverly outwit chance.

Die Paläste von CarraraWolfgang Kramer, Michael Kiesling

Every action hinges on perfect timing, sustaining tension to the finish, with two difficulty levels for beginners and veterans alike.

K2Adam Kałuża

Weather and hazards turn the summit push into a tangible simulation, an emotional rollercoaster gripping until the very end.

TargiAndreas Steiger

Small box, big two-player duel: the intersection mechanism forces painful priorities, atmospheric art immersing you in Tuareg culture.

LancasterMatthias Cramer

Knights split across fronts, escalating power struggles and lavish components make this medieval influence game tactically demanding and visually splendid.

StrasbourgStefan Feld

Deliberate planning meets flexible reaction: tight bidding cards and directional contracts spark fresh tension through rapid auctions.