The board game adaptation of Dorfromantik has been crowned as game of the year in the Spiel des Jahres 2023, the tabletop industry's most prestigious awards. It beat numerous others (including roll-and-write game Next Station London) on July 16 to claim the sought-after honor.
It wasn't the only Spiel des Jahres 2023 winner, though. As you may have seen when this year's Spiel des Jahres nominations were announced, a gong for best kids board game and best hobby board game are up for grabs as well. Much like the Spiel des Jahres 2022 winners, it's an eclectic bunch; Mysterium Kids won the former with its unusual mechanics revolving around a tamborine, while mash-up game Challengers walked away with the latter.
In other words, lists of the best board games everywhere will need to make space for three new additions...
You can find out more about each winner (along with who the runners up were) in 2023's Spiel des Jahres below, including where you can get them.
Spiel des Jahres 2023 winner (game of the year)
Kinderspiel des Jahres 2023 winner (kids game of the year)
Kennerspiel des Jahres 2023 winner (hobby game of the year)
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