You don’t want to search long when it comes to the best games of 2022? Then stick to our game tips and the “Game of the Year 2022” award or the nomination and recommendation lists. We present these titles to you.
These are the best games of 2022
Our games 2022 tips
- Harry Potter: House Cup Contest
- first advice
- echoes – The Ring
Game of the year 2022 nomination list
- Cascadia
- scout
- top ten
Game of the year 2022 recommendation list
- 7 Wonders: Architects
- Magic Rabbit
- MyGoldMine
- Echoes: The Dancer
- So Kleever!
- Trek 12: Himalayas
Our gaming tips
Harry Potter: KOSMOS House Cup Contest
Attention Harry Potter fans: With »Harry Potter: Contest for the House Cup«, KOSMOS has launched a new title that will fascinate you. Back at Hogwarts™, you must complete the Charms, Potions, and Defense Against the Dark Arts quests to earn gems that will earn you the house trophy.
Genre: Strategy game, Competitive card/deck building game
Special feature: 3-D hour glass, all four houses can be selected
Who wins? Whoever solves the most tasks and gets the house points.
Playing time: around 70 minutes
How many players can play »Harry Potter: Contest for the House Cup« by KOSMOS? 2 to 4 players
From what age can you play »Harry Potter: Contest for the House Cup« by KOSMOS? From 11 years.
EAN: 4002051680855
First Council by Pegasus Games
You slip into the roles of curious rats who want to get to the bottom of the legend of the cheese moon. But first they need a rocket! Anyone who can obtain the most components and has the bravest astronaut rats in the family can embark on this special journey, but for this you not only have to work against each other, but also from time to time together.
Genre: Board Game, Solo Game
Special feature: Kenner game, with a solo variant
Who wins? Whoever has the best strategy to get hold of components and train their rats
Playing time: 30 to 75 minutes
How many players can play »First Rat« by Pegasus games? 1 to 5 players
From what age can you play »First Rat« by Pegasus games? From 10 years on.
EAN: 4250231729942
Authors: Gabriele Ausiello, Virginio Gigli
Echoes – The Ring by Ravensburger
Winner of the ToyAward 2022 (novelty prize at the toy fair 2022)
A cursed ring harming a young woman – is that possible? Solve the case as quickly as possible to prevent worse. This game series is so special because of its camera recognition, with the help of the free echoes app you can hear sounds and voices of the connected game content, which leads to a very unique flair.
Genre: cooperative audio mystery game, brain teaser
Special feature: game experience with camera recognition of the game materials, but can also be played manually
Who wins? you or the game
Playing time: around 60 minutes
How many players can play »echoes – Der Ring« by Ravensburger? 1 to 4 players
From what age can you play »echoes – Der Ring« by Ravensburger? 14 years and older
EAN: 4005556208661
Authors: Matthew Dunstan,
Dave Neale
Game of the Year nomination list
Cascadia by COSMOS
Game of the year 2022
Official best game of 2022: In »Cascadia« by KOSMOS it is your task to create habitat for the wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. The placement game does not work randomly: You have to pay attention to the special needs of the animals, but at the same time keep an eye on the largest of the areas in order to get the necessary victory points.
Genre: Puzzle, board game for adults and children
Special feature: game elements made of wood
Who wins? Whoever creates the largest habitats and thus scores points.
Playing time: Between 30 and 60 minutes
How many players can play »Cascadia« by KOSMOS? 1 to 4 players
From what age can »Cascadia« by KOSMOS be played? From 10 years on.
EAN: 0887961864632
Author: Randy Flynn
Scout by Oink Games
As ringmasters, you set to work to put on an amazing show, for which you need really cool artists. But with »Scout«, more does not automatically mean better, which is why you always have to look at the individual when choosing your team.
Genre: card game, parlor game, trick-taking game, family game
Special feature: You can play the game as a game or in connection with a meal together
Who wins? Who puts on the best circus show
Playing time: around 20 minutes
How many players can play »Scout« by Oink Games? 3 to 5 players
From what age can you play »Scout« by Oink Games? From 9 years.
EAN: 4571394092354
Author: Kei Kajino
Top Ten by Asmodee / Cocktail Games
Game of the year 2022 nomination list
Asmodee’s »Top Ten« aims to give trivia games a new feel. It’s about finding the right answers or putting them in the correct order, which sounds easy at first but is sometimes quite tricky.
Tip: »Top Ten« is also available in an 18+ version!
Genre: party game, cooperative card game, parlor game
Special feature: The life-size electronic hand
Who wins? you or the game.
Playing time: around 30 minutes
How many players can play Asmodee’s Top Ten? 4 to 9 players
At what age can you start playing Asmodee’s Top Ten? From 12 years
EAN: 3760046784537
Author: Aurélien Picole
Recommendation list game of the year 2022
7 Wonders: Architects by Asmodee
Have you always wanted to build a wonder of the world? Then try your hand at »7 Wonders: Architects« by Asmodee. At the same time you have to expand your city and increase your military, because such a wonder of the world costs a lot of resources.
Genre: connoisseur game, strategy game
Special feature: suitable for color blind people
Who wins? Who could build their wonder of the world first
Playing time: From 25 minutes
How many players can play Asmodee’s 7 Wonders: Architects? 2 to 7 players
At what age can you play Asmodee’s 7 Wonders: Architects? From 8 years
EAN: 5425016925676
Author: Antoine Bauza
Magic Rabbit from Lumberjack’s Magic
Many magicians’ show looks fluffy and fluffy, but the one in “Magic Rabbit” by Lumberjacks Magic is upside down. The bunnies are doing what they want, the hats are still rolling across the floor and you only have two and a half minutes to arrange everything. Only if you work together quickly now can you put together a great show for you and the audience.
Genre: party game, cooperative card game, parlor game
Special feature: Extremely short game rounds
Who wins? you or the game.
Playing time: 2.5 minutes
How many players can play »Magic Rabbit« by Lumberjacks Magic? 1 to 4 players
From what age can you play »Magic Rabbit« by Lumberjacks Magic? From 8 years
Author: Romaric Galonnier, Julie Dutois, Ludovic Simonet and Cecile Ziegler
My Gold Mine by KOSMOS
As a dwarf, you try to “free” a mine from its gold nuggets. However, Dragobert Drache doesn’t like that because he wants to keep his treasures. Can you outwit him and make off with the precious metal?
Genre: card game, family game, parlor game, party game
Special feature: With magnetic box
Who wins? Whoever escapes the cave with the most gold nuggets.
Playing time: around 25 minutes
How many players can play »My Gold Mine« by KOSMOS? 2 to 6 players
From what age can you play »My Gold Mine« by KOSMOS? From 7 years
EAN: 4002051680770
Authors: Michael Loth, Christof Schilling, Dr. Hans Joachim Höh, Felix Wermke
Echoes: The Dancer by Ravensburger
Ravensburger’s audio mystery game »echoes: The Dancer« has made it onto the 2022 recommendation list! This “chapter” takes you to a Scottish country house haunted by the ghost of a young girl. But how did she end up there? That’s what you need to find out!
Genre: cooperative audio mystery game, brain teaser
Special feature: game experience with camera recognition of the game materials, but can also be played manually
Who wins? you or the game.
Playing time: around 60 minutes
How many players can play »echoes: The Dancer« by Ravensburger (20812)? 1 to 6 players
At what age can you play »echoes: The Dancer« by Ravensburger (20812)? 14 years and older
EAN: 4005556208128
Author: Matthew Dunstan,, Dave Neale
So Kleever! by Asmodee
Are you looking for a guessing game where you can test how well you know each other and how well you can read? Then check out »So Kleever!« by Asmodee. One of you draws a keyword and notes down similarities that should lead the others to the solution. Each correctly guessed word gives points. Whoever has the most at the end wins, but the aim of the game is to beat your high score every time.
Genre: party game, cooperative word association game, parlor game
Special feature: This game does not necessarily aim at a winner, but rather at the replay character
Who wins? Always you when you increase your score or whoever leaves the round with the most points
Playing time: around 30 minutes
How many players can play Asmodee’s So Kleever! 3 to 6 players
From what age can you play »So Kleever!« by Asmodee? From 10 years on
EAN: 5425016925010
Author: Aurélien Picole
Trek 12: Himalayas by Lumberjacks Studio
The Roll & Write fans among you will get their money’s worth with “Trek 12: Himalayas” from Lumberjacks Studio. Get out of the mountain as fast as you can, discovering new routes and surroundings along the way. You can choose between three game variants or even play alone.
Genre: Roll & Write, Strategy Game, Family Game, Parlor Game, Solo Game
Special feature: Comes with three game variants and a solo mode
Who wins? you or the game.
Playing time: around 30 minutes
How many players can play Trek 12: Himalayas by Lumberjacks Studio? From 1 player:in
From what age can you play Trek 12: Himalayas by Lumberjacks Studio? From 8 years
EAN: 4015566602649
Author: Bruno Cathala, Corentin Lebrat
Conclusion: The best games of 2022
In the end we have to say: Have fun discovering new games! We hope we were able to introduce you to a few titles and make them palatable, which will sweeten your game nights with your loved ones. Feel free to tell us which games have grabbed in 2022 and why. We always welcome suggestions!
