{"id":18517,"date":"2026-02-27T13:34:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mr-boardgames.com\/mecanique\/non-classifiee\/as-dor-2026-the-official-winners-revealed-in-cannes\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:35:46","slug":"as-dor-2026-the-official-winners-revealed-in-cannes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mr-boardgames.com\/en\/news\/as-dor-2026-the-official-winners-revealed-in-cannes\/","title":{"rendered":"As d\u2019Or 2026: The Official Winners Revealed in Cannes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"2\">\ud83c\udfc6 As d\u2019Or 2026: The Official Winners Revealed in Cannes!<\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">The verdict is finally in from the sunny shores of the French Riviera! The jury of the <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"87\">Cannes International Games Festival<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"4\" \/>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\">\ud83e\udd47 As d&#8217;Or &#8211; Game of the Year: <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"31\">Toy Battle<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The grand winner of this edition is a game that bets on high-energy action and accessibility. <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"94\">Toy Battle<\/b> won over the jury with its dynamic gameplay and striking visual universe.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Pitch:<\/b> The assault has begun, and your troops need you!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Team:<\/b> A powerhouse design duo (<b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">Paolo Mori &amp; Alessandro Zucchini<\/b>) brought to life by the talented artist <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"108\">Paul Mafayon<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Publisher:<\/b> Repos Production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\">\ud83e\uddf8 Children\u2019s Category: <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">L&#8217;\u00eele des Mookies (Mookies&#8217; Island)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">For younger players (and their parents), the dreamlike world of <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">L&#8217;\u00eele des Mookies<\/b> takes home the trophy.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Pitch:<\/b> A gentle adventure full of wonder and discovery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Team:<\/b> Created by <b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Florian Sirieix<\/b> and beautifully illustrated by <b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\">Seppyo<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Publisher:<\/b> Le Scorpion Masqu\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"11\">\ud83d\ude80 Insider Category: <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Zenith<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">The &#8220;Insider&#8221; (Initi\u00e9) category\u2014aimed at players seeking a deeper challenge without being overly complex\u2014crowns <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"112\">Zenith<\/b> this year.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Pitch:<\/b> A modern aesthetic meets deep, rewarding gameplay.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Team:<\/b> A creation by <b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">Mathieu Roussel &amp; Gr\u00e9gory Grard<\/b>, featuring the unmistakable art of <b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\">Na\u00efade<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Publisher:<\/b> Playpunk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14\">\ud83e\udde0 Expert Category: <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">Civolution<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Finally, for fans of heavy mechanics and intense brain-burning strategy, the new masterpiece from <b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"98\">Stefan Feld<\/b> takes the top prize.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Pitch:<\/b> A dense and highly strategic civilization simulation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Team:<\/b> Illustrated by <b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">Dennis Lohausen<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Publishers:<\/b> Grail Games &amp; 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