Spiel des Jahres

Mysterium Kids and Challengers! among other winners at one of tabletop’s biggest awards

40-plus years on, the German prize is still the most prestigious accolade a board game can receive - despite a very spotty history of winners.

Winning board gaming's biggest Game of the Year prize doesn’t always mean going down in the history books.

AEG’s Ryan Dancey tells tabletop players to “hold me accountable” for publishing projects from underrepresented groups.

With a ‘Special Prize’ for puzzle series Unlock!

Living Forest wins Kennerspiel.

It’s a kind of magic.

Cascadia, Scout and Top Ten also nominated.

Paleo awarded this year’s Kennerspiel des Jahres.

Egg-cellent.

One of board gaming’s first celebrities reflects on designers’ rising recognition.

As well as the ‘expert’ Kennerspiel des Jahres and kid-friendly Kinderspiel.

Party game and co-op card game follow last year's recipients Just One and Wingspan.

Gotta Velcro fast.

The Crew, The King’s Dilemma and Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale lead shortlist for 'expert' Kennerspiel des Jahres.

Insert obligatory Game of Thrones reference.