All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 1997" game award winners & nominees in comparison 2024
The "Spiel des Jahres" jury has determined the winner for Spiel des Jahres 🇩🇪1997 - they also published the list of nominees for the year of 1997. But which are really the best games of the 1997 vintage? We compared all the winners and nominees and sorted them by quality.
Game of the Year 🇩🇪 1997 Winners
- Spiel des Jahres 1997 (Game of the Year):
Mississippi Queen - Kennerspiel des Jahres 1997 (Connoisseur's game of the year):
(exists only since 2011) - Kinderspiel des Jahres 1997 (Children's game of the year):
Leinen los!
All other "Spiel des Jahres" years & awards
The Spiel des Jahres has been awarded since 1979, we have created several other lists for you:
- all Spiel des Jahres years individually
- the best "Spiel des Jahres" award winners of all years together
- the best of all "Spiel des Jahres" nominations
- all "Kennerspiel des Jahres" winners
- all "Kinderspiel des Jahres" winners
Spiel des Jahres nominations and recommendations are also excellent
In our "Spiel des Jahres"-1997 list you will find not only the winners, but all games of the recommendation list as well as the nomination list.
List with all Spiel des Jahres 1997 games
Enclosed you find a comparison of all Spiel des Jahres 1997 games, which you can still buy in 2024:
Bohnanza
Bohnanza is a unique card game about planting, trading, and harvesting beans. Unlike typical card games, you can't rearrange your hand, adding a strategic twist. The core of the game lies in trading beans with others to manage your hand effectively.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Bohnanza- 2 - 7 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Visionary
- 4 - 8 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Show Manager
- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Dimenticato
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Leinen los!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Leinen los!
Mississippi Queen
Mississippi Queen is a charming, family-friendly board game that has players steering their paddleboats down the iconic Mississippi River. The goal is simple: race to the finish line while navigating the river's unpredictable twists and turns, and picking up passengers along the way. However, the challenge comes from managing your limited coal supplies, crucial for fueling your boat's movements and strategic maneuvers.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1997
More details for Mississippi Queen- 3 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Expeditions: Around the World
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
More details for Expeditions: Around the World- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Expeditions: Around the World
Catan Card Game
The Catan Card Game offers a distinct experience from its predecessor, The Settlers of Catan, focusing on strategic card play and resource management in the familiar Catan universe.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Catan Card Game- 2 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Löwenherz
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Löwenherz- 2 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Aztec
- 2 - 3 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Comeback
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Easy to learn
Manitou
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Husarengolf
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
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