Cannes International Games Festival 2026: the 12 nominees for the As d’Or-Game of the Year award are revealed

A game byEric Olsen, illustrated by O’Neil Mabile, published by Catch Up Games and distributed by Blackrock Games. Players: 3+. Age : 8 years+ Duration : 20 min In Flip 7, collect cards over the rounds to earn points. But be careful: if you receive a number you already have, you lose everything! Can you stop in time?

A game by Reiner Knizia, illustrated by Kate Redesiuk and Anna Przybylska, published by Lucky Duck Games – Mighty Boards and distributed by Neoludis. Players: 2-4. Age: 10+ Duration: 60 min Rebuild the Celtic lands in harmony with nature… Rebirth is a board and strategy game for 2 to 4 players. In this board game combining tile laying and territory conquest, rebuild Scotland or Ireland, build farms and communities, control castles and carry out missions to mark your era.

A game by Paolo Mori and Alessandro Zucchini illustrated by Paul Mafayon, published by Repos Production and distributed by Asmodee. Players: 2. Age: 8+ Duration: 15 min On land, at sea, in the clouds and even in space, battles are breaking out among toys: they need you! Manoeuvre your troops and cleverly use their effects to gain an advantage over your opponent. Your mission? Capture the enemy headquarters or win as many medals as possible. Get ready for a merciless battle!

A game by Thomas Favrelière and Adrien Pédron, illustrated by Maia Zeidan, published and distributed by Gigamic. Players: 1-5. Age: 5+ Duration: 20 min Work together to uncover the remains of the past with your suction shovel. Dig through 4 levels, reconstruct your discoveries and try to get 10 stars. But be careful, get rid of your pebbles before they break your shovel. Ready on your shovels? Dig in!

A game by Florian Sirieix, illustrated by Seppyo, published by Le Scorpion Masqué and distributed by Blackrock Games. Players: 2 Age: 4+ Length: 10min Mookie Island is a fast-paced game for 2 players that’s sure to be a hit with young and old alike. Collect as many Mookies as you can from each family to win trophies! Will you manage to get the shiny Legendary Mookie cards? And above all… watch out for that funny spider who’s just waiting for a chance to play a trick on you!

A game by Wolfgang Dirscherl and Wolgang Lehmann, illustrated by Rolf Vogt, published by Drei Magier – Schmidt Spiele and GmbH and distributed by Schmidt Spiele. Players: 1-4. Age: 5+ Duration: 20 min The three magicians stand in amazement before the enormous doors of the old castle, which have just been opened as if by the hand of a ghost.”Do we dare enter to see if there really are spirits here?” asked Conrad, a little worried. “Yes, together as a team, we can do it!” replied Vicky and Mila in chorus. But the doors creaked again… Will the three of them manage to explore the old building and get out in time before the haunted castle closes its doors until the next full moon? One thing’s for sure: if there really are ghosts here, they’ll do anything to stop our three curious magicians!

A game by Virginio Gigli and Gabriele Ausiello, illustrated by Dennis Lohausen, published by Pegasus Spiele and distributed by Tribuo. Players: 1-5. Age: 10+ Duration: 45 min In this game, each player takes on the role of a family of rats trying to build a rocket to reach the legendary cheesy moon. Gather resources, activate shortcuts and become king of the rattronauts!

A game by Alexi Piovesan & Julien Prothière, illustrated by Maud Chalmel, published by Libellud and distributed by Asmodee. Players: 2-4. Age: 10+ Length: 30min Take time is a limited-communication cooperative deduction game in which 2 to 4 players work together to solve mysterious clock puzzles by judiciously placing cards around a dial.

A game by Mathieu Roussel and Grégory Grard, illustrated by Naïade, published by Playpunk and distributed by Asmodee. Players: 2-4. Age: 10+ Duration: 30min Zenith is a tactical game for 2 or 4 players in teams. In this strategic confrontation, each side fights for control of the 5 planets in the solar system. Power, diplomacy and technological development are the keys to victory.

A game by Cole Wehrle, illustrated by Kyle Ferrin, published by Leder Games and distributed by PTS – Surfin’Meeple. Players: 2-4. Age: 14+ Duration: 60 min Guide your faction through a space opera… Arcs is a game of strategy and conquest for 2 to 4 expert players. Plunge into the heart of an intergalactic struggle between different factions in this board game that cleverly combines conquest and resource management. Choose your game objectives and prepare for dramatic twists and turns in a quirky Space Opera universe.

A game by Stefan Feld illustrated by Dennis Lohausen, published by Grail Games – Deep Print Games and distributed by PTS – Surfin’Meeple. Players: 1-4. Age: 14+ Duration: 90 min Manage the countless possibilities for evolving your civilisation… Civolution is a board game for 1 to 4 players. Become the best student to join the Technical Academy of Creation as a member!

A game by Renato Ciervo & Andrea Robbiani, illustrated by Candida Corsi & Sara Valentino, published by Intrafin Games and distributed by Intrafin Toys & Games Distribution. Players: 2-4. Age: 13+ Duration: 90 min Build the most beautiful ant farm… Ants is a strategy and development game for 2 to 4 players. In this board game, you control a colony of ants, explore the garden, expand your anthill, collect resources and battle enemies to impose your supremacy over your rivals.