All "Spiel des Jahres๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 2001" game award winners & nominees in comparison 2024

The "Spiel des Jahres" jury has determined the winner for Spiel des Jahres ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช2001 - they also published the list of nominees for the year of 2001. But which are really the best games of the 2001 vintage? We compared all the winners and nominees and sorted them by quality.

Game of the Year ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 2001 Winners

  • Spiel des Jahres 2001 (Game of the Year):
    Carcassonne
  • Kennerspiel des Jahres 2001 (Connoisseur's game of the year):
    (exists only since 2011)
  • Kinderspiel des Jahres 2001 (Children's game of the year):
    Klondike

All other "Spiel des Jahres" years & awards

The Spiel des Jahres has been awarded since 1979, we have created several other lists for you:

Spiel des Jahres nominations and recommendations are also excellent

In our "Spiel des Jahres"-2001 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 2001 games

Enclosed you find a comparison of all Spiel des Jahres 2001 games, which you can still buy in 2024:

This list was last updated on February 25, 2024. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Carcassonne

    All details for the board game Carcassonne and similar games

    Carcassonne is a renowned tile-placement game set in the picturesque landscape of Southern France. This game is beloved for its simplicity, depth, and the beautiful mosaic players create on the table.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 5.

    โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2001

    More details for Carcassonne
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Carcassonne

    • YouTube Review for the game "Carcassonne" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  2. Winner's Circle

    All details for the board game Winner's Circle and similar games

    Winner's Circle is a thrilling board game that brings the excitement of horse racing to your table. Players get to place bets on various horses and try to accumulate the most money over the course of three races. Itโ€™s a game of chance, strategy, and a bit of intuition, making it a great pick for family game nights or gatherings with friends.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Winner's Circle
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  3. Turn the Tide

    All details for the board game Turn the Tide and similar games

    Turn the Tide is a clever card game that combines strategy, prediction, and a bit of luck. Players start with a hand of 12 cards from a deck numbered 1-60, with the remainder set aside for the entire game. Each round involves choosing a card secretly and then revealing them simultaneously. Scoring involves collecting cards from a separate deck, with the highest card played taking the lower scoring card and the second-highest taking the other. A unique aspect is the rotation of hands, as players pass their entire hand to the next player after each round, challenging them to score well with the same cards their neighbor previously used.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Turn the Tide
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!40โ‚ฌ atAmazon.de*
  4. Cartagena

    All details for the board game Cartagena and similar games

    Cartagena is a thematic board game based on the historical 1672 pirate jailbreak from the fortress of Cartagena. It blends strategy and tactical movement with a strong pirate theme.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Deal: 57% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Cartagena
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!17โ‚ฌ atAmazon.de*
  5. The Piggyback Brigade

    All details for the board game The Piggyback Brigade and similar games

    Nominated for 5 awards.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2001

    More details for The Piggyback Brigade
    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 15 - 25 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  6. River Dragons

    All details for the board game River Dragons and similar games

    River Dragons is a dynamic and strategic board game where players aim to cross a river by building a network of planks over foundational stones. The challenge comes from the fact that each player plans their moves secretly and simultaneously, leading to unexpected outcomes and interactions as players' paths cross and plans collide.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for River Dragons
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for River Dragons

    • YouTube Review for the game "River Dragons" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  7. Klondike

    All details for the board game Klondike and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    โญ๏ธ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2001

    More details for Klondike
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Hexen Rennen

    All details for the board game Hexen Rennen and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. Zapp Zerapp

    All details for the board game Zapp Zerapp and similar games

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2001

    More details for Zapp Zerapp
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. San Marco

    All details for the board game San Marco and similar games

    San Marco invites you to the charming districts of Venice, where you'll use strategy and influence to outmaneuver your opponents. Ideal for players who enjoy a blend of strategy and luck, this game stands out with its unique card distribution mechanic, especially in a four-player setting. Players draw cards, form them into groups, and then choose from these groups to take actions. These actions include placing and removing aristocrats, building and relocating bridges, and scoring regions. The game is played over three Passages, each comprising multiple turns, making it a dynamic and engaging experience.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for San Marco
    • 3 - 4 Players
    • 75 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  11. Im Mรคrchenwald

    All details for the board game Im Mรคrchenwald and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2001

    More details for Im Mรคrchenwald
    • 1 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  12. The Lord of the Rings

    All details for the board game The Lord of the Rings and similar games

    The Lord of the Rings is a cooperative board game that immerses players in the epic journey of the Fellowship as they strive to destroy the One Ring and thwart the dark powers of Sauron. Each player assumes the role of a Hobbit from the Fellowship, each with unique abilities that contribute to the team's success.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2001

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Deal: 6% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for The Lord of the Rings
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!42โ‚ฌ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for The Lord of the Rings

    • YouTube Review for the game "The Lord of the Rings" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  13. Ebbe & Flut

    All details for the board game Ebbe & Flut and similar games
    • 1 - 2 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!8โ‚ฌ atAmazon.de*
  14. Babel

    All details for the board game Babel and similar games

    Babel is a competitive game where you leverage the strengths of ancient tribes to build temples, outmaneuver your opponent, and ultimately construct the tallest structures for victory. Set against the backdrop of five ancient civilizationsโ€”Medes, Sumerians, Hittites, Persians, and Assyriansโ€”you're dealt cards representing each tribe, using them to strategically move, build, or disrupt your opponent's progress on a compact board adorned with regions of these civilizations.

    More details for Babel
    • 2 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Genoa

    All details for the board game Genoa and similar games

    Genoa, originally known as The Traders of Genoa, immerses players in the Renaissance era, where they become savvy traders navigating the bustling city to acquire and deliver goods, send messages, and obtain special privileges. The game stands out for its emphasis on negotiation and deal-making, as players work to outmaneuver each other to become the wealthiest trader in Genoa.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Genoa
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  16. Capitol

    All details for the board game Capitol and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Capitol
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Capitol

    • YouTube Review for the game "Capitol" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  17. Das Amulett

    All details for the board game Das Amulett and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2001

    More details for Das Amulett
    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

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