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In addition to everything else associated with it, Essen represents the unofficial end of the annual game award season.  We’ve already mentioned the a la carte results which were announced there.  A newer tradition is the revelation of which of … Continue reading →

Every year during Essen, Fairplay Magazine announces the winner of their a la carte award, given to the best card game of the year.  This year, the winner is Castle Combo, designed by Gregory Grard and Mathieu Roussel.  The tableau-building … Continue reading →

Luthier Designers:  Dave Beck, Abe Burson Publisher:  Paverson Games Developer:  Richard Woods Solo Designers:  David Digby, Richard Woods Artists:  Vincent Dutrait, Guillaume Tavernier Players:  1-4 Age:  14+ Duration:  2-4 hours Times Played:  2 We’re here to talk about the new … Continue reading →

The results of the 2025 International Gamers Awards (IGA) have just been announced.  In the Multiplayer category, the winner is SETI, by first-time designer Tomas Holek.  In the Best 2-Player Experience category, The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth, … Continue reading →

On the eve of the revelation of the winners of the SdJ award this Sunday, the nominees for a very different kind of game award have been announced. The Jogo do Ano is the Portuguese Game of the Year award, … Continue reading →

The winners of the Meeples Choice Awards for the 2024 calendar year have been announced.  The voters’ three favorite games from last year are: BOMB BUSTERSENDEAVOR: DEEP SEASETI The votes for all three of the games were clustered closely together.  … Continue reading →