🏆 As d’Or 2026: The Official Winners Revealed in Cannes!

The verdict is finally in from the sunny shores of the French Riviera! The jury of the Cannes International Games Festival has delivered its sentence, crowning the four titles that will define the 2026 gaming year. From pure strategy and childhood adventures to toy-box duels, discover the big winners stepping into the board gaming Hall of Fame.

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🥇 As d’Or – Game of the Year: Toy Battle

The grand winner of this edition is a game that bets on high-energy action and accessibility. Toy Battle won over the jury with its dynamic gameplay and striking visual universe.

• The Pitch: The assault has begun, and your troops need you!

• The Team: A powerhouse design duo (Paolo Mori & Alessandro Zucchini) brought to life by the talented artist Paul Mafayon.

• Publisher: Repos Production.

🧸 Children’s Category: L’île des Mookies (Mookies’ Island)

For younger players (and their parents), the dreamlike world of L’île des Mookies takes home the trophy.

• The Pitch: A gentle adventure full of wonder and discovery.

• The Team: Created by Florian Sirieix and beautifully illustrated by Seppyo.

• Publisher: Le Scorpion Masqué.

🚀 Insider Category: Zenith

The “Insider” (Initié) category—aimed at players seeking a deeper challenge without being overly complex—crowns Zenith this year.

• The Pitch: A modern aesthetic meets deep, rewarding gameplay.

• The Team: A creation by Mathieu Roussel & Grégory Grard, featuring the unmistakable art of Naïade.

• Publisher: Playpunk.

🧠 Expert Category: Civolution

Finally, for fans of heavy mechanics and intense brain-burning strategy, the new masterpiece from Stefan Feld takes the top prize.

• The Pitch: A dense and highly strategic civilization simulation.

• The Team: Illustrated by Dennis Lohausen.

• Publishers: Grail Games & Deep Print Games.