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Exceptional consensus · 3 wins
Bomb Busters
Best for: Families, cooperative fans, deduction lovers, mixed ages
Golden GeekDice TowerSpiel des Jahres
2–530mLight
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Spiel des JahresGermany · founded 1979 · judged by A jury of German-language board game critics
Spiel des Jahres — "Game of the Year" in German — is widely considered the most important award in tabletop gaming. A jury of German-language game critics evaluates hundreds of new releases each year and selects a single winner, announced each July. The award specifically rewards games that are accessible to newcomers: clear rules, reasonable play time, and broad appeal across ages and experience levels. Winning can transform a game commercially, often multiplying sales many times over, and the red pawn logo on a box is recognized in game shops worldwide.
What this award means for you
A Spiel des Jahres winner is almost always a safe bet for a mixed group. The jury explicitly prioritizes teachability and broad appeal, so these games tend to work well for families, newcomers, and anyone who does not want to spend an hour reading a rulebook.
Winners in our catalog
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Exceptional consensus · 6 wins
Sky Team
Best for: Couples, two-player co-op fans, date night
Golden GeekDice TowerIGA
220mMedium
Check price →2024 · Game of the Year
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Exceptional consensus · 3 wins
Dorfromantik: The Board Game
Best for: Family, Cooperative, Relaxing
IGAGolden GeekSpiel des Jahres
1–645mLight
Check price →2023 · Game of the Year
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Exceptional consensus · 4 wins
Cascadia
Best for: Families, solo gamers, nature lovers, puzzle enthusiasts
Golden GeekDice TowerATTA
1–445mLight
Check price →2022 · Game of the Year
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Highly awarded
MicroMacro: Crime City
Best for: Detective fans, casual groups, families with older kids
Golden GeekSpiel des Jahres
1–420mLight
Check price →2021 · Game of the Year
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Award winner
Pictures
Best for: Non-gamers, families, creative people, multilingual groups
Golden GeekSpiel des Jahres
3–530mLight
Check price →2020 · Game of the Year
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Highly awarded
Just One
Best for: Party groups, families, holiday gatherings, non-gamers
Dice TowerSpiel des Jahres
3–720mLight
Check price →2019 · Game of the Year
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Exceptional consensus · 5 wins
Azul
Best for: Families, gateway gamers, mixed experience groups, couples
Golden GeekDice TowerMensa Select
2–445mLight
Check price →2018 · Game of the Year
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Exceptional consensus · 3 wins
Kingdomino
Best for: Kids, Family, Quick
Golden GeekMensa SelectSpiel des Jahres
2–420mLight
Check price →2017 · Game of the Year
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Exceptional consensus · 5 wins
Codenames
Best for: Parties, large groups, family gatherings, team building
Golden GeekDice TowerSpiel des Jahres
2–815mLight
Check price →2016 · Game of the Year
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Award winner
Colt Express
Best for: Families, party groups, casual game nights
Golden GeekSpiel des Jahres
2–640mLight
Check price →2015 · Game of the Year
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Award winner
Camel Up
Best for: Large families, gateway gaming, party groups
Golden GeekSpiel des Jahres
2–830mLight
Check price →2014 · Game of the Year
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Award winner
Hanabi
Best for: Cooperative fans, puzzle lovers, travel gaming
Golden GeekSpiel des Jahres
2–525mLight
Check price →2013 · Game of the Year
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