Since 1979, a group of German game critics have been awarding board games with the Spiel des Jahres award (Board Game of the Year). It’s kind of like the Oscars for the board game industry, a big deal!
If you don’t know a great deal about board games, use this list as a guide and you’ll ensure that you always end up playing a game that’s an all-round winner.
These games have won the Spiel des Jahres in the past 10 years:
- 2019: Just One
- 2018: Azul
- 2017: Kingdomino
- 2016: Codenames
- 2015: Colt Express
- 2014: Camel Up
- 2013: Hanabi
- 2012: Kingdom Builder
- 2011: Qwirkle
- 2010: Dixit
If you haven’t played any of these games yet then check them out…you’ll have hours of fun coming your way!