IGA

International · founded 2000 · judged by An international panel of game reviewers and critics

The International Gamers Award was founded to recognize excellence in strategy gaming from an international perspective, judged by a committee of reviewers, critics, and columnists drawn from several countries. It focuses on games with meaningful strategic depth and awards separate categories for multiplayer and two-player games.

Winners in our catalog

Exceptional consensus · 7 wins

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Best for: Strategy hobbyists, solo gamers, science enthusiasts

Dice TowerGolden GeekIGA

1–4120mHeavy

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2025 · Multiplayer

Award winner

Nucleum

Best for: Heavy Euro enthusiasts, economic game fans

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1–4150mHeavy

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2024 · Multiplayer

Exceptional consensus · 6 wins

Sky Team

Best for: Couples, two-player co-op fans, date night

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220mMedium

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2024 · Two-Player

Exceptional consensus · 3 wins

Dorfromantik: The Board Game

Best for: Family, Cooperative, Relaxing

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1–645mLight

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2023 · Best Family Game

Highly awarded

Hegemony

Best for: Political science fans, negotiation lovers, dedicated groups

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2–4180mHeavy

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2023 · Multiplayer

Exceptional consensus · 3 wins

Ark Nova

Best for: Strategy hobbyists, zoo/nature fans, solo gamers

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1–4150mHeavy

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2022 · Multiplayer

Exceptional consensus · 3 wins

Lost Ruins of Arnak

Best for: Strategy gamers, adventure fans, deck-building lovers

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1–4120mMedium

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2021 · Multiplayer

Award winner

Barrage

Best for: Heavy Euro enthusiasts, engineering fans

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1–4120mHeavy

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2019 · Multiplayer

Award winner

Brass: Birmingham

Best for: Heavy strategy enthusiasts, economic game fans, experienced groups

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2–4120mHeavy

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2018 · Multiplayer

Highly awarded

Terraforming Mars

Best for: Science enthusiasts, engine-building fans, strategy hobbyists

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1–5120mHeavy

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2017 · Multiplayer

Award winner

Concordia

Best for: Euro game fans, strategy enthusiasts, history buffs

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2–5100mMedium

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2014 · Multiplayer

Highly awarded

Terra Mystica

Best for: Heavy strategy devotees, Euro game purists

Golden GeekIGA

2–5150mHeavy

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2013 · Multiplayer

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