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There are many boardgames awards around the world. Here's an overview of some that you might have seen.

 

Award Name	Spiel des Jahres
Country of Origin	Germany
Description	The Spiel des Jahres is the world's most prestigious prize for boardgames. The prize is awarded to the best family game published in the last year and available in Germany. There is another prize for the best children's game. Nominees and commended games receive a lower level of the award. There are "one-off" awards if the judges like a particular game but feel it may be unsuited for family play because it is too long or complex. Recent winners are Thurn and Taxis, Niagara, and Ticket to Ride.