The best ENnies Gen Con EN World RPG Awards winners & nominees 2026
Looking for a good game that won, or was nominated for, the "ENnies Gen Con EN World RPG Awards"? Then we have just the thing for you: a list of the best "ENnies Gen Con EN World RPG Awards" winners and the games that made the shortlist.
What is the "ENnies Gen Con EN World RPG Awards" game prize?
The "ENnies Gen Con EN World RPG Awards" is an award for dice, card and board games. The prize comes from 🇺🇸/🇬🇧the USA/UK, was launched in 2001, and is decided by a public vote.
The Gen Con EN World RPG Awards, commonly known as the ENnies, are the most important RPG-related awards, presented every year at Gen Con. Winners are decided by public vote, so the award reflects not only quality but also, in good part, popularity.
The ENnies were launched in 2001. To be eligible, products must have been published between 1 May of the previous year and 30 April of the current year — e.g. between 1 May 2012 and 30 April 2013 for the 2013 ENnie Awards.
ENnies Gen Con EN World RPG Awards categories
The ENnies are presented each year in the following categories:
- Adventure
- Aid/Accessory
- Art, Cover
- Art, Interior
- Cartography
- d20/d20 OGL Product
- Electronic Book
- Family Game
- Fan Product
- Free Game
- Free Product
- Game
- Judge's Spotlight Award
- Layout and Design
- Licenced Product
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Miniature Product
- Monster/Adversary
- New Game (published for the first time ever)
- Online Content
- Organized Play
- Peer Award
- Product
- Product of the Year
- Production Values
- Publisher
- Regalia
- Revision, Update or Compilation
- RPG Related Product
- Rules
- Setting
- Supplement
- Writing
More info on the official ENnies homepage or the ENnies Gen Con EN World RPG Awards Wikipedia article.
Other game awards from around the world
There are many more game awards from around the world — you'll find a list at the bottom of this page.
List of the best ENnies winners & nominees 2026:
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Miskatonic University: The Restricted Collection
All details & ratingPlayers search for fragments of ancient texts in a dangerous collection at Miskatonic University, guided by Dr. Henry Armitage, the head librarian. The game lasts five rounds, during which players take turns selecting library cards that represent seal stones, grimoire fragments, and graduate students. Collecting sets of these cards grants power, while duplicates can result in exclusion unless defense cards are used. The game concludes after the final round, and the player with the highest score wins.
2–5 30–45 min 13+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: The Board Game
All details & ratingPlayers embark on an adventure through the labyrinth to rescue Toby from Jareth, the Goblin King. The beautifully illustrated game board features the labyrinth, which players must navigate while encountering magical events and monsters, ensuring high replayability. The game has two phases: first, players explore the labyrinth to find Goblin City while maintaining their willpower; second, they battle in Jareth's castle where Sarah must utter the magical words to free her brother.
1–5 60–120 min 6+ Easy to learn
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
Miskatonic University: The Restricted Collection currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.
How many players do the games on this list support?
Most games on this list support 1 to 5 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.
What age are these games suitable for?
Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 6 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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