All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2003" game award winners & nominees in comparison 2024

The "Spiel des Jahres" jury has determined the winner for Spiel des Jahres 🇩🇪2003 - they also published the list of nominees for the year of 2003. But which are really the best games of the 2003 vintage? We compared all the winners and nominees and sorted them by quality.

Game of the Year 🇩🇪 2003 Winners

  • Spiel des Jahres 2003 (Game of the Year):
    Alhambra
  • Kennerspiel des Jahres 2003 (Connoisseur's game of the year):
    (exists only since 2011)
  • Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003 (Children's game of the year):
    Viva Topo!

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"-2003 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 2003 games

Enclosed you find a comparison of all Spiel des Jahres 2003 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. Coloretto

    All details for the board game Coloretto and similar games

    Engage in the colorful and strategic gameplay of Coloretto, where simplicity meets tactical decision-making. The game revolves around drawing cards to play into rows or claiming entire rows to expand your collection. As the rounds progress, players aim to create extensive sets, but there's a catch – exceeding three colors incurs penalties, adding a layer of strategic depth.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.

    More details for Coloretto
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  2. Viva Topo!

    All details for the board game Viva Topo! and similar games

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    More details for Viva Topo!
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!23€ atAmazon.de*
  3. The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow

    All details for the board game The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow and similar games

    The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow is a captivating social deduction game that takes place in the mysterious village of Miller's Hollow, known for its werewolf curse. Players are secretly assigned roles and must use strategy, bluffing, and teamwork to uncover the werewolves or deceive others.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    🔥 Deal: 16% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow
    • 8 - 18 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!8€ atAmazon.de*
  4. Balloon Cup

    All details for the board game Balloon Cup and similar games

    Balloon Cup is a competitive and strategic card game where players engage in several balloon flights, aiming to collect colored cubes by skillfully playing their balloon cards. The game is set against a backdrop of alternating landscapes – plains and mountains – and involves a mix of strategy and opportunistic play, as players must adapt to changing conditions and occasional twists brought about by their opponents.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Balloon Cup
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. Alhambra

    All details for the board game Alhambra and similar games

    Alhambra is a strategic board game set in the historical context of the construction of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, during the Middle Ages. It combines elements of resource management, tile placement, and strategic planning.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 4.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2003

    🔥 Deal: 24% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Alhambra
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!37€ atAmazon.de*
  6. Blokus 3D

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    Blokus 3D, originally known as Rumis, is a spatial puzzle game where players engage in building ancient Inca structures using uniquely shaped, three-dimensional pieces. Each player aims to cleverly place their pieces next to those of the same color on the board, with the challenge of accommodating different shapes to maximize space and block opponents.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.

    More details for Blokus 3D
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. Attribute

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Attribute
    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Sherlock

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Sherlock
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!8€ atAmazon.de*

    Video reviews for Sherlock

    • YouTube Review for the game "Sherlock" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  9. Edel, Stein & Reich

    All details for the board game Edel, Stein & Reich and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Edel, Stein & Reich
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Schloss Schlotterstein

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Schloss Schlotterstein
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  11. Clans

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    Clans is a strategic and secretive board game where players aim to score points for their hidden color. Each player's color is randomly assigned and remains a secret until the end of the game. The board consists of 12 regions, each containing five areas with different terrain types. Huts of various colors are placed in these areas, and players strategically move these huts across the board to score points while attempting to conceal their true color.

    Nominated for 4 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2003

    More details for Clans
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  12. Amun-Re

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    Amun-Re sets players in the heart of ancient Egypt, where as leaders of royal families, they strive to build the grandest pyramids along the Nile. This game is a journey through the rich tapestry of Egyptian culture, blending strategic building with reverence to the gods.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.

    More details for Amun-Re
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  13. Richelieu

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    • 2 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  14. Die Dracheninsel

    All details for the board game Die Dracheninsel and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2003

    More details for Die Dracheninsel
    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!45€ atAmazon.de*
  15. Paris Paris

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    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Paris Paris
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  16. Cat & Mouse

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Cat & Mouse
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. Fische Fluppen Frikadellen

    All details for the board game Fische Fluppen Frikadellen and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  18. Sparito!

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    More details for Sparito!
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Lauras Sternenspiel

    All details for the board game Lauras Sternenspiel and similar games

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    More details for Lauras Sternenspiel
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  20. Der Krähenschatz

    All details for the board game Der Krähenschatz and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  21. Robbys Rutschpartie

    All details for the board game Robbys Rutschpartie and similar games

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    More details for Robbys Rutschpartie
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes

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