Spiel des Jahres

Given by Spiel des Jahres e.V.

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The Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year), the most prestigious award for board and card games, is awarded annually by a jury of German game critics. Since 1989 the Kinderspiel des Jahres show more (Children's game of the Year) has also been annually awarded. Since 2011 the Kennerspiel des Jahres for more complex games is also annually awarded.

Also see Spiel des Jahres Nominees and Spiel des Jahres Recommendation List. show less
Stages:
All, Winner (30), Nominee (3), Recommendation List (4)
Years:
All, 2024 (4), 2023 (1), 2022 (1), 2021 (2), 2020 (3), 2019 (1), 2018 (1), 2017 (1), 2016 (1), 2015 (1), 2013 (1), 2012 (1), 2011 (1), 2010 (1), 2009 (1), 2007 (1), 2005 (1), 2004 (1), 2003 (1), 2002 (1), 2001 (1), 1999 (1), 1997 (1), 1996 (1), 1995 (1), 1993 (1), 1985 (1), 1984 (1), 1983 (1), 1980 (1), 1979 (1)
Announced:
2025-05-20: Recommendation List2025 Upcoming
2025-05-20: Nominee2025 Upcoming
July 21: Winner2024 Recent
July 3: Nominee2024 Recent
July 3: Recommendation List2024 Recent

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