The German game of the year nominations were announced today in the three categories recognized. The finalists will be selected on July 16. The publicity from the awards can often mean a financial windfall for nominees and winners.
Cascadia, Scout and Top Ten were the nominees for game of the year, with 7 Wonders: Architects, Echoes: The Dancer, Magic Rabbit, My Gold Mine, So Kleever and Trek12: Himalaja making the long list.
The (Kinderspiel) children’s game of the year nominations were: Also Clever, With Quacks & Co. to Quedlinburg, Zauberberg. The long list included: The Villa of the Vampires, Fröschis, Golden Egg, and Honey.
Cryptid, Dune: Imperium, Living Forest were the Kennerspiel (connoisseur) game of the year nominees. Arche Nova, Khora and Witchstone were included on the long list.