All "Deutscher Spielepreis๐ฉ๐ช 2017" game award winners & nominees in comparison 2026
We have clearly compared and listed all winners and nominees of the audience award "Deutscher Spielepreis๐ฉ๐ช 2017".
- Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017: Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)
- Winner Deutscher Kinderspielpreis 2017: ICECOOL (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017 winner)
Audience Award instead of Critics Award
In contrast to the Spiel des Jahres, the "Deutscher Spielepreis๐ฉ๐ช" 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 Spielepreis๐ฉ๐ช 2017 winners and nominees:
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Kingdomino (Spiel des Jahres 2017 winner)
Embark on a noble quest to expand your kingdom in Kingdomino. As a lord, your mission is to explore vast lands filled with wheat fields, serene lakes, and towering mountains. Competing with fellow lords, you must identify the choicest plots to claim as your own.
Nominated for 17 awards and won 7.
โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2017
More details for Kingdomino (Spiel des Jahres 2017 winner)- ๐ฅ 2 - 4 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 15 - 25 Minutes
- ๐ง 8+ years old
- ๐งฉ Immediately playable
Video reviews for Kingdomino (Spiel des Jahres 2017 winner)
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The Quest for El Dorado
The Quest for El Dorado is a strategic and adventurous board game that immerses players in the exciting journey of discovering the legendary city of gold, El Dorado. Set in the lush South American jungles, this game combines deck-building and racing elements, challenging players to be both cunning and quick.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017
More details for The Quest for El Dorado- ๐ฅ 2 - 4 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 30 - 60 Minutes
- ๐ง 10+ years old
- ๐งฉ Easy to learn
Video reviews for The Quest for El Dorado
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ICECOOL (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017 winner)
ICECOOL is an energetic and playful flicking game set in a penguin school, where players assume the roles of rascally penguins trying to snatch fish and the vigilant Hall Monitor trying to maintain order.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.
โญ๏ธ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017
More details for ICECOOL (Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017 winner)- ๐ฅ 2 - 4 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 30 Minutes
- ๐ง 6+ years old
- ๐งฉ Immediately playable
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Captain Sonar
Embark on an adrenaline-pumping undersea adventure with Captain Sonar, a board game that plunges you into the heart of intense submarine warfare. In this gripping scenario, every move and decision can be the difference between victory and defeat. Form a skilled crew aboard a cutting-edge submarine as you strive to locate and eliminate an enemy sub before they do the same to you. The underwater battlefield is unforgiving, and effective communication and coordination are paramount for success.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.
More details for Captain Sonar- ๐ฅ 2 - 8 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 45 - 60 Minutes
- ๐ง 14+ years old
- ๐งฉ Easy to learn
Video reviews for Captain Sonar
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Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)
Terraforming Mars is a strategic board game set in the 2400s, where players, representing giant corporations, embark on the colossal task of terraforming Mars. Sponsored by the World Government on Earth, each corporation competes to contribute most effectively to raising the planet's temperature, oxygen level, and ocean coverage to make Mars habitable. While players work together in the terraforming process, they also compete for victory points awarded for their contributions to terraforming, advancing human infrastructure throughout the solar system, and other notable achievements.
Nominated for 27 awards and won 14.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017
More details for Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)- ๐ฅ 1 - 5 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 120 Minutes
- ๐ง 12+ years old
- ๐งฉ Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)
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Fabled Fruit
Fabled Fruit is a unique and evolving board game set in a vibrant forest teeming with delectable fruits. Players find themselves in a race to gather and mix these fruits into the most delicious juices. As part of the innovative Fable game series, Fabled Fruit offers a dynamic gameplay experience that changes and evolves with each play, yet unlike legacy games, it can be reset and replayed from scratch without permanent alterations.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Fabled Fruit- ๐ฅ 2 - 5 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 20 - 30 Minutes
- ๐ง 8+ years old
- ๐งฉ Easy to learn
Video reviews for Fabled Fruit
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Raiders of the North Sea
Raiders of the North Sea is a vibrant board game set during the Viking Age, where players embody Viking warriors vying for the Chieftain's recognition through strategic raiding and resource management.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017
More details for Raiders of the North Sea- ๐ฅ 2 - 4 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 60 - 80 Minutes
- ๐ง 12+ years old
- ๐งฉ Medium difficulty
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Magic Maze
Magic Maze presents an unconventional and exhilarating cooperative gaming experience where players embody a mage, a warrior, an elf, and a dwarf. Stripped of their possessions, this diverse group embarks on a unique adventure: robbing the local Magic Maze shopping mall to gather equipment for their next quest.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 3.
โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017
More details for Magic Maze- ๐ฅ 1 - 8 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 15 Minutes
- ๐ง 8+ years old
- ๐งฉ Easy to learn
Video reviews for Magic Maze
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Scythe
In the turbulent 1920s Europa, a period overshadowed by the aftermath of the first great war, a city-state known as "The Factory" stands at the center of attention. This capitalistic powerhouse, renowned for its heavily armored mechs that fueled the war, has mysteriously closed its doors, leaving neighboring nations vying for its secrets.
Nominated for 21 awards and won 10.
More details for Scythe- ๐ฅ 1 - 5 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 115 Minutes
- ๐ง 14+ years old
- ๐งฉ Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Scythe
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Great Western Trail
Great Western Trail is a strategic board game set in 19th-century America, where players take on the roles of ranchers herding cattle from Texas to Kansas City.
Nominated for 20 awards and won 7.
More details for Great Western Trail- ๐ฅ 2 - 4 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 75 - 150 Minutes
- ๐ง 12+ years old
- ๐งฉ Hard to learn
Video reviews for Great Western Trail
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First Class: All Aboard the Orient Express!
First Class: Unterwegs im Orient Express, also known as First Class: All Aboard the Orient Express!, is a card-driven board game where players compete to build the most prestigious rail network, luxurious train cars, and cater to affluent passengers to earn fame points.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for First Class: All Aboard the Orient Express!- ๐ฅ 2 - 4 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 40 - 80 Minutes
- ๐ง 14+ years old
- ๐งฉ Medium difficulty
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A Feast for Odin
A Feast for Odin is a rich and complex board game that takes players on a journey through the life and times of the Vikings. This game combines elements of exploration, resource management, and strategic planning, offering a deep and engaging experience.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 1.
More details for A Feast for Odin- ๐ฅ 1 - 4 Players
- โฑ๏ธ 30 - 120 Minutes
- ๐ง 12+ years old
- ๐งฉ Hard to learn
Video reviews for A Feast for Odin
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