Antoine Bauza designed 5 games on our shelf that won or were recognized by the Kennerspiel des Jahres (Connoisseurs' Game of the Year), the Deutscher Spiele Preis, the As d'Or Jury Prize and the As d'Or Game of the Year and other prizes, between 2011 and 2022. 4 of them won. Most are for big kids and teens & adults.
Each player builds an ancient civilisation by picking one card from a hand and passing the rest along, three ages in a row. Up to seven can play in about half an hour, because everyone plays at the same time.
Designed by Antoine Bauza. Credit: Antoine Bauza and Albertine Ralenti
Players hold their cards facing outward, so they see everyone's hand but their own, and must build a fireworks show by giving careful clues. Cooperative and clever.