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Spiel Des Jahres 2023 Winners

Luke Pickles 17/07/2023

Award season has come around quicker than I realised... I woke up to see the Spiel des Jahres 2023 winners had been announced! Here they are.

Top 10 Most Award Winning Games

Luke Pickles 18/10/2022

Today, we’re talking about the most award winning games - those games which have won a whole bunch of awards and are great games to play.

UPDATED: The History of the Kennerspiel des Jahres: Connoisseur Board Games 2011–2022

Tom Harrod 20/07/2022

In this blog, we’re taking a look at the sibling award to the SdJ. It’s not a family game, such as Spiel winners like Azul or Ticket To Ride

Cascadia Wins Spiel Des Jahres 2022

Luke Pickles 19/07/2022

The mysterious judges in Germany have finished their deliberations and have decided on the winners of the Spiel Des Jahres. Read on now!

Spiel des Jahres 2022 Nominees Announced

Luke Pickles 24/05/2022

We are very excited to discuss what has been nominated and recommended. This is Germany’s “Game of the Year!”

News – Spiel Des Jahres 2021 Nominees Announced

favouritefoe 18/05/2021

Time to dust off your best t-shirt and smart jeans because the 2021 Spiel des Jahres nominees have just been announced. Find out more here.

The History of the Spiel des Jahres Part Three: Big Names & Party Games, 2011 – 2020

Tom Harrod 22/06/2020

Looking for an amazing gateway game to use as a way to dip your toe into the board game pool? Checking out the Spiel des Jahres winners is a fine place to start.

The History of the Spiel des Jahres Part Two: Dawn of the Modern Gateway Games, 2001-2010

Tom Harrod 18/06/2020

Without scrolling down, how many can you think of, pub quiz-style? How many have you played?

The History of Spiel des Jahres, Part One: The Early Years, 1979-2000

Tom Harrod 15/06/2020

In this four-part series, I’m going to take a look at the winners of this board game award. Join me, dear gamers old and new, as we take a trip down memory lane! Part One sees us start at the beginning.

Spiel des Jahres 2019 Winners Announced

Thomas Gorner 22/07/2019

The winners of the coveted Spiel Des Jahres awards have finally been announced. Just One secured the main prize in the board game industry.

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