All "Deutscher Spielepreis๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 2014" game award winners & nominees in comparison 2026

We have clearly compared and listed all winners and nominees of the audience award "Deutscher Spielepreis๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 2014".

  • Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2014: Russian Railroads
  • Winner Deutscher Kinderspielpreis 2014: Feuerdrachen

Audience Award instead of Critics Award

In contrast to the Spiel des Jahres, the "Deutscher Spielepreis๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช" 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" & "Nรผrnberg" 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 Spielepreis๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 2014 winners and nominees

This list was last updated on June 6, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Love Letter

    • Golden Geek+6Golden Geek
    • DeductionDeduction
    • Family GameFamily Game
    • RenaissanceRenaissance
    • Take ThatTake That
    • Card GameCard Game
    +69 more

    In Love Letter, you must compete with other suitors to deliver a romantic letter to Princess Annette, who has secluded herself in the palace.

    Nominated for 15 awards and won 7.

    More details for Love Letter
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 20 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 10+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
  2. Splendor

    Splendor beckons you into the vibrant world of Renaissance merchants, where the pursuit of gem mines, modes of transportation, and opulent shops is the path to acquiring prestigious points. In this strategic game of chip-collecting and card development, your goal is to amass wealth and influence that will make you the most renowned merchant of the era. Perhaps, if fortune smiles upon you, nobility may even grace your endeavors, further enhancing your prestige.

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 12.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2014

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    More details for Splendor
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 30 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 10+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Easy to learn
  3. Camel Up (Spiel des Jahres 2014 winner)

    Camel Up is an exciting and unpredictable racing and betting game where players wager on camels competing in a zany race around a pyramid. With its unique mechanics and charming theme, it's a game that promises fun and laughter for up to eight players.

    Nominated for 13 awards and won 2.

    โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2014

    More details for Camel Up (Spiel des Jahres 2014 winner)
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 8 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 20 - 30 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 8+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
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  5. Concordia

    Concordia is a peaceful yet strategic board game set in Roman times, focusing on economic development and expansion. It is designed for 2-5 players aged 13 and up.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014

    More details for Concordia
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 5 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 100 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 13+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Concordia

    • YouTube Review for the game "Concordia" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video
  6. Istanbul (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014 winner)

    Istanbul is a strategic board game set in the bustling environment of Istanbul's grand bazaar, where players compete as merchants trying to outmaneuver their rivals to collect precious rubies.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.

    โญ๏ธ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014

    More details for Istanbul (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014 winner)
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 5 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 40 - 60 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 10+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Istanbul (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014 winner)

    • YouTube Review for the game "Istanbul (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014 winner)" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video
  7. Fire Dragon (Winner Deutscher Kinderspielpreis (German Kids) Game 2014)

    In the valley of Fire Dragon, danger brews beneath the earth. The mighty volcano Rubino is about to erupt after a thousand years. Players assume the role of dragon riders, aiming to collect valuable dragon rubies by navigating around the volcano with tactical skill and a bit of luck. The player with the most rubies in their pouch at the end wins.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Fire Dragon (Winner Deutscher Kinderspielpreis (German Kids) Game 2014)
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 20 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 5+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
  8. Glass Road

    Glass Road celebrates the centuries-old tradition of glass-making in the Bavarian Forest, offering a unique blend of resource management and strategy in a historical setting.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Glass Road
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 20 - 80 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 13+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Medium difficulty
  9. Rococo

    Rococo immerses players in the lavish Rococo era during the reign of Louis XV, where they take on the role of managing a prestigious ball. The game blends elements of deck-building and resource management, requiring players to skilfully navigate the demands of dressmaking and event planning to gain the most prestige.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014

    More details for Rococo
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 5 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 12+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Medium difficulty
  10. Russian Railroads

    • Meeples Choice Award+3Meeples Choice Award
    • Worker PlacementWorker Placement
    • Economy & TradeEconomy & Trade
    • Strategy GameStrategy Game
    • Trains & RailTrains & Rail
    +4 more

    Russian Railroads is a strategic board game where players compete to build the most extensive and advanced railway network in Russia. The game combines worker placement with track building and resource management elements, offering players various paths to victory.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 4.

    More details for Russian Railroads
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 120 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 13+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Medium difficulty
  11. Caverna: The Cave Farmers

    Caverna: The Cave Farmers is a worker-placement board game that builds upon the mechanics of its predecessor, Agricola. It combines farming and cave dwelling themes, where players manage a dwarf family and their expanding homestead.

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 3.

    More details for Caverna: The Cave Farmers
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1 - 7 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 30 - 210 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 12+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Hard to learn
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  13. Lewis & Clark: The Expedition

    Lewis & Clark: The Expedition immerses players in the historical journey of the famous explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they traverse the North American continent. The objective is to be the first to reach the Pacific Ocean, navigating through a variety of challenges and strategic decisions.

    Nominated for 10 awards.

    More details for Lewis & Clark: The Expedition
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1 - 5 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 120 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 14+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Medium difficulty
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