All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1997" game award winners & nominees in comparison 2024
We have clearly compared and listed all winners and nominees of the audience award "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1997".
- Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 1997: Löwenherz
- Winner Deutscher Kinderpielpreis 1997: Die Ritter von der Haselnuss
Audience Award instead of Critics Award
In contrast to the Spiel des Jahres, the "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪" 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" & "Nürnberg" 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 Spielepreis🇩🇪 1997 winners and nominees:
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
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- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Die Ritter von der Haselnuss
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Die Ritter von der Haselnuss- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
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
Ramses II
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Ramses II- 1 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Löwenherz- 2 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Manitou
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Serenissima
- 2 - 4 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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More details for Beim Zeus!- 3 - 6 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
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