All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1992" game award winners & nominees in comparison 2026

We have clearly compared and listed all winners and nominees of the audience award "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1992".

Audience Award instead of Critics Award

In contrast to the Spiel des Jahres, the "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪" is not awarded by critics but by a professional audience (individual players, retailers, game circles, journalists). It is also called the "player" award – by players for players.

All games between "Essen" & "Nürnberg" are nominated

All games published between the SPIEL in Essen of the previous year and the Nuremberg Toy Fair of the same year are included in the nomination list for the "Deutscher Spielepreis" (german for "German Game Award").

Anyone can participate

In addition to trade magazines and retailers, everyone (since 2001) may vote online. All participants choose what they think are the 5 best games of the vintage – first place gets 5 points, second 4, third 3, fourth 2 and fifth 1 point. Each participant is weighted exactly the same and their points are added up.

List of the 10 best games of the year

Finally, the 10 games with the highest total score are published. The game with the highest score is then the winner of the "German Game Award".

Since 1992 also "Deutscher Kinderspielpreis" (German Children's Game Award)

In addition to the 5 best games, each participant may also select a children's game. The one with the most votes then becomes the winner of the "Deutscher Kinderspielpreis" for the respective year.

All other "Deutscher Spielepreis" years

The German Game Prize is awarded since 1990, we have listed for you both across all years, all Children's Game Prize winners and separated by year you can find at the bottom of the page.

More info can be found on the official website of the "German Games Award".

List with all Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1992 winners and nominees:

This list was last updated on June 22, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Um Reifenbreite

    Um Reifenbreite

    Players control a four-member racing team in a bike race inspired by the Tour de France. The aim is to collect as many points as possible for the team, primarily using dice for movement, though a limited set of cards can influence outcomes. Unique rules and various road conditions add depth to the game, making it a rich experience for players.

    All details & rating
    2–4 60–90 min 8+ Easy to learn
  2. Cosmic Encounter

    Cosmic Encounter

    1991 Edition

    Players represent alien races attempting to expand across five foreign worlds. They challenge other players and seek assistance from interested parties. Unique alien powers allow players to bend or break game rules, adding strategic depth to the encounters. This edition includes significant changes, such as one-time-use tokens, categorized moons with varying impacts, and the introduction of new cards and mechanics.

    All details & rating
    3–6 60 min Medium complexity
  3. Tal der Könige

    Tal der Könige

    KOSMOS

    The triangular box and luxurious large blocks showcase the game's beautiful and functional design. Players aim to build pyramids from various colored blocks, earning more points for pyramids of fewer colors. The game ends when the Pharaoh's pyramid, built from the unused blocks, is completed in the center.

    All details & rating
    2–4 60 min 12+ Medium complexity
  4. Extrablatt

    Extrablatt

    Players assume the roles of editors who select various stories, such as politics, sports, and entertainment, for their newspapers. The value of a story is influenced by its timing and size. Later stories can earn more points, but only the largest story under a particular headline can score.

    All details & rating
    3–4 90 min 14+ Medium complexity
  5. Minos

    Minos

    4,000 years ago, Crete was ruled by Minos, the son of Zeus and Europa, giving rise to the Minoan civilization, the first advanced culture in Europe. Players build their own trading empire by crossing the Mediterranean with ships, establishing new settlements and trade centers. The game ends when all city sites are settled and at least two complete cities are built, with the winner being the player who has the highest income at that point.

    All details & rating
    2–4 120 min 16+ Medium complexity

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Um Reifenbreite (Spiel des Jahres 1992 winner) currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 60 to 90 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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