All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1995" game award winners & nominees in comparison 2026
We have clearly compared and listed all winners and nominees of the audience award "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1995".
- Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 1995: Catan (Spiel des Jahres 1995 winner)
- Winner Deutscher Kinderspielpreis 1995: Piepmatz
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🇩🇪 1995 winners and nominees:
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Catan
All details & ratingCATAN, formerly known as The Settlers of Catan, is a highly acclaimed and award-winning strategy board game where players aim to become the dominant force on the island of Catan. The game is renowned for its appeal to both experienced gamers and newcomers to the board game hobby.
3–4 60–120 min 10+ Easy to learn -
SET
All details & ratingSET is a fast-paced card game that challenges players to identify patterns and sets among cards with varying attributes. The game tests observation and pattern recognition skills, making it both fun and mentally stimulating.
1–20 30 min 6+ Easy to learn -
The Mole in the Hole
All details & ratingA children's game that is also fun for adults. Players move their moles in search of the Golden Shovel to dig underground. The game features a multi-layered board with holes that lead to the next level. Players navigate their moles to these holes, and when a board is full, it is removed from the game along with any remaining moles. They continue descending through each layer until they reach the final level with a single hole leading to the Golden Shovel. It's a simple race to the finish with colorful game pieces that are enjoyable for both kids and adults!
2–4 30 min 8+ Immediately playable+ 3 € above the best price22 € at Amazon* -
Galopp Royal
All details & ratingPlayers race their sedan chairs through the gardens of Versailles, but the core of the game revolves around auction rounds that precede each race. These rounds involve bluffing, bidding, and unpredictable swings of fortune.
3–6 45 min 9+ Easy to learn -
Sternenhimmel
Goldsieber Spiele
All details & ratingPlayers compete for control over constellations that are worth victory points. There are 12 constellations, and players use "stars" to vie for dominance. The game includes elements of bluffing, as some stars can be placed face up or face down.
3–5 30 min 10+ Easy to learn
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
Catan (Spiel des Jahres 1995 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 3 to 5 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 6 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 30 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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