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Cannes International Games Festival: Winners of the As d’Or-Game of the Year 2026

The International Games Festival jury, made up of nine journalists and industry specialists, has announced the winners of the As d’Or-Game of the Year 2026. After testing more than 650 new games released on the French market over the last fifteen months, the jury selected four winners from the twelve nominated games.
The awards were presented at the official ceremony held on Thursday 26 February at the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, in the presence of a host of games industry professionals.

Published on 3 March 2026

GOLDEN ACE-GAME OF THE YEAR

TOY BATTLE

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, toy battles are multiplying: 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!

ACE D'OR-GAME OF THE YEAR "CHILDREN

The island of the Mookies

A game by Florian Sirieix, illustrated by Seppyo, published by Le Scorpion Masqué and distributed by Blackrock Games.
Players: 2 Age: 4+ Duration: 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!

AS D'OR-GAME OF THE YEAR "INITIATED

ZENITH

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

Zénith 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.

AS D'OR-GAME OF THE YEAR "EXPERT

CIVOLUTION

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 developing 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!

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