All winners and nominations for the game graphics award "Graf Ludo๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 2023" 2026

The Graf Ludo jury has announced the winning games for 2023. We have listed and compared the all winners and nominees of the award for the best game graphics 2023.

What is the "Graf Ludo" game award?

The "Graf Ludo" is an award for dice, card & board games. The award originates from ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany, was created in 2009 and is chosen by a jury.

Graf Ludo is an award for the design of board games.

Graf Ludo categories

The Graf Ludo award is given every year in the following categories:

  • Most beautiful children's game graphic
  • Most beautiful family game graphic

Awarded at the "modell-hobby-spiel 2023" trade fair in Leipzig

The "modell-hobby-spiel 2023" held by the Leipzig Trade Fair took place for the 14th time from October 3 to 6, 2023. In the list below you will find all nominations and all winners for the coveted Game Graphics Award. The games must have been published in Germany within the last 2 years before the award ceremony. This means that only board games published in Germany between summer 2021 and summer 2023 can be considered for the Graf Ludo 2023.

Winner of the game graphics award Graf Ludo ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 2023

  • Most beautiful family game graphics
    Evergreen
  • Most beautiful children's game graphics
    The prize for the most beautiful children's game graphics was not awarded in 2023: "Unfortunately, despite the professional designs, this year we did not see the exceptional level that we expect for this award."

All "Graf Ludo" years listed individually

The Graf Ludo has been awarded since 2023. We have therefore created a list for you for all years and all award types:

Graf Ludo nominations and recommendations also very good

In our "Graf Ludo" 2023 list, you will not only find the expected winners, but also all the games on the nomination list for Graf Ludo 2023 - i.e. most beautiful children's game graphics & most beautiful family game graphics.

List with all winners and nominees of the "Graf Ludo 2023 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช"

Here is a comparison of all the winners and nominated games for the "Graf Ludo 2023" game graphics award:

This list was last updated on June 6, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Sea Salt & Paper

    Sea Salt & Paper is a set collection card game that combines strategic decision-making with the excitement of timing your moves just right. Similar to Rummy in gameplay, it involves collecting sets of cards to score points, while also navigating the timing of when to end the round for optimal advantage.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 3.

    More details for Sea Salt & Paper
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 8+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
  2. Tranquility

    Board the good ship Tranquility and sail towards paradise, but beware of losing track of time in a realm where day turns to night. Players cooperate to fill the sea with numbered island cards and must return the ship home before anyone runs out of cards. The objective is to complete the grid in numerical order while communicating silently. Players take turns, playing cards or discarding them, and must manage their hands carefully to avoid running out of legal moves.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Tranquility
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1 - 5 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 15 - 20 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 8+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
  3. Evergreen

    Players aim to create a lush ecosystem by planting seeds, growing trees, and placing natural elements on their planet to make it the greenest and most fertile of all. They select biome cards from a shared pool to develop different areas each round, while unchosen cards increase the fertility and value of those regions. To build a vast forest, players plant trees and shrubs, and create lakes, strategically positioning them to maximize light without overlapping.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    More details for Evergreen
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 45 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 8+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Easy to learn
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  5. Gigamons

    The final event to join the Guild of Mages is here, focusing on mastering the summoning of Gigamons. Players must find pairs of Elemons to exchange for Gigamons. The one who captures the most Gigamons will be promoted to Elemage after this challenge.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2023

    More details for Gigamons
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 15 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 5+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
  6. Creature Comforts

    Life in the forest is fun, as long as the sun is shining and the leaves are on the trees. However, these days don't last forever. Wise animals start gathering supplies for the long, cold winter before the weather changes, transforming their homes into cozy hideaways with soup, comfortable chairs, and games to pass the dark days.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Creature Comforts
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1 - 5 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 45 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 8+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Easy to learn
  7. Fish & Katz

    • Party GameParty Game
    • Kids' GameKids' Game
    • Real-TimeReal-Time
    • AnimalsAnimals
    • Set CollectionSet Collection
    • Card GameCard Game
    +2 more

    Welcome to the famous fish market in the world of cats! Compete with others to grab the freshest fish for your restaurant. Watch out for your competitors, and stretch your paws to snatch the tastiest fish to win!

    More details for Fish & Katz
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 6 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 20 - 30 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 5+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
  8. Animal Kingdoms

    Players assume the role of a lord fighting for dominance over five kingdoms. The cards in hand represent noble animals that pledge their loyalty. Throughout three ages, players must strategically deploy their animals in various regions while adhering to the rules of each kingdom, aiming to achieve the most influence and ultimately be declared the true ruler.

    More details for Animal Kingdoms
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1 - 5 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 45 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 8+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Easy to learn
  9. DreamQuest - Volume 1: Dreamers' Sword

    • CooperativeCooperative
    • StorytellingStorytelling
    • 2-Player2-Player
    • Kids' GameKids' Game
    • AdventureAdventure
    • Role-PlayingRole-Playing
    +1 more

    Players take on the roles of the Protector and the Dreamer in this cooperative adventure game designed for two, ideally an adult and a child. Together, they will complete an adventure before the Dreamer awakens, making choices, fighting monsters, and rolling dice along the way. If the Dreamer wakes up too soon, the players will start over but with newfound experience that makes their characters stronger.

    More details for DreamQuest - Volume 1: Dreamers' Sword
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 30 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 6+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
  10. 80 Days

    • Spiel der Spiele Hit fรผr FamilienSpiel der Spiele Hit fรผr Familien
    • ExplorationExploration
    • Licensed / IPLicensed / IP
    • Variable PowersVariable Powers
    • Action PointsAction Points
    +3 more

    After hearing about Mr. Phileas Fogg's outrageous wager to travel around the world in just 80 days, you decide to take on an even greater challenge. Embark on an exciting journey while filling your travel diary with experiences to prove who the toughest traveler is.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

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    More details for 80 Days
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 45 - 75 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 10+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Easy to learn
  11. Beethupferl

    • Spiel der Spiele Hit fรผr KinderSpiel der Spiele Hit fรผr Kinder
    • DexterityDexterity
    • Solo ModeSolo Mode
    • Kids' GameKids' Game
    • MemoryMemory
    +1 more

    Players engage in an exciting nature experience aimed at young children. They use watering cans to coax plants from the dry vegetable bed, flipping over tiles to reveal different vegetable varieties. Successfully harvesting the vegetables while avoiding hidden snails proves a challenge that tests players' memory and skill.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Beethupferl
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1 - 4 Players
    • โฑ๏ธ 15 - 20 Minutes
    • ๐Ÿง’ 4+ years old
    • ๐Ÿงฉ Immediately playable
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