The Pion d'Or label is an independent certification recognizing the commercial success of board games worldwide. Inspired by the music industry's gold and platinum records, it rewards games that have crossed significant sales milestones.

Our Mission

We provide a reliable, transparent benchmark for the board game industry. The Pion d'Or label helps players discover the most popular games, gives publishers well-deserved recognition, and offers the press a credible indicator of market success.

The Certification Levels

From the Silver Pawn (100,000 copies sold) to the Triple Diamond Pawn (9,000,000 copies), the Pion d'Or label evolves with the lifecycle of each game. Certifications are updated as new sales milestones are reached.

How It Works

Sales data is collected from official publisher sources and verified by our independent committee. Only worldwide sales are taken into account. The label is awarded automatically once a game reaches the required threshold.