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Pegasus Dorfromantik
German
"Dorfromantik" is the "Game of the Year 2023"
17.7.2023
Translation: machine translated
The "Game of the Year" is the Oscar for board games. In 2023, "Dorfromantik" is in the running for the coveted award - according to the jury, because it takes the pressure out of everyday life.
For 44 years, the association "Game of the Year e. V." has been honouring the best board game innovations. The award consists of three categories: Game of the Year, Connoisseur Game of the Year and Children's Game of the Year. Last year's winners were Cascadia, Living Forest and Zauberberg the coveted titles.
This year, "Dorfromantik" came out on top. It is the "Game of the Year 2023". The aim of this building strategy game is to fulfil various orders from the population in a beautiful landscape.
Why did "Dorfromantik" beat the other nominees - "Next Station: London" and "Fun Facts" - prevailed? The jury gave the following reasons:
«Dorfromantik takes the pressure out of everyday life. The co-operative feel-good game sets new, exciting goals from game to game, but you can never lose. Tasks that are easy to solve are gradually supplemented by trickier ones, but everyone is in their comfort zone. When puzzling together, sometimes one player has the best idea, sometimes the other. The campaign entices you to play new games - and as quickly as the game is explained, you'll also find new players.»
Connoisseur game of the year
In addition to the "Game of the Year", the jury also presents an award for the "Connoisseur Game of the Year". These games are aimed more at experienced players. They are more complex and usually more time-consuming than conventional parlour games. The winner in this category was "Challengers".
The jury argues:
«Challengers offers a new, fresh concept that turns a game night into an event - exciting and turbulent right up to the final duel between the two best players. Large groups in particular enjoy the charged tournament atmosphere that is created by the constantly recombined individual battles. The variety of possible combinations makes the challenge a pleasure to play again and again.»
Nominated for "Connoisseur Game of the Year 2023" were also "Planet Unknown" and "Iki".
Children's game of the year
Little game fans don't miss out either. Every year, the jury presents an award for the "Children's Game of the Year". The winner in this category was "Mysterium Kids".
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Libellud LIBD0018 - Mysterium Kids: Der Schatz von Kapitän Buh, ab 6 Jahren (DE-Ausgabe)
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The jury argues:
«The tambourine immediately fascinates the children. Combined with the challenge of making the right sounds and listening carefully, it creates a unique atmosphere. When the players work together to find out what the object they were looking for was, the fun is immense. Mysterium Kids impresses with an exciting task and unique game material.»
Nominated for "Children's Game of the Year 2023" alongside "Mysterium Kids" were "Gigamon" and "Carla Caramel".
Cover picture: Youtube Game of the Year
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