All winners in the "Most beautiful family game" category of the Game Graphics Award "Graf Ludo🇩🇪" 2025

The Graf Ludo is a German board game award for particularly beautiful games. We have listed the Graf Ludo winners for the category "most beautiful Familienspiel🇩🇪" of all years since 2009 and compared them for you.

What is Graf Ludo anyway?

The Graf Ludo has been awarded since 2009 for the most beautiful board games of the previous two game years. The game graphics award is presented for both the "Most Beautiful Family Game" and the "Most Beautiful Children's Game".

The name of the graphics award is made up of the words "Graf" which stands for "graphic designer" and the Latin "Ludo" which stands for "I play".

All "Graf Ludo" years listed individually

The Graf Ludo has been awarded since 2009. We have therefore created a list for you for all years and all award types:

List of all winners and nominees of the "Graf Ludo 'Most Beautiful Family Game Graphic'🇩🇪"

Here is a comparison of all the winners of the "Graf Ludo - Most Beautiful Family Game Graphics" award:

This list was last updated on March 19, 2025. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Everdell

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    Everdell invites players to immerse themselves in the enchanting valley of Everdell, where a thriving civilization of forest critters seeks to expand their territories and establish new cities beneath towering trees, meandering streams, and mossy hollows. As the leader of a group of ambitious critters, you have a busy year ahead, filled with construction, character encounters, and hosting events. Can you ensure that the sun shines brightest on your city before the winter moon rises?

    Nominated for 16 awards and won 7.

    🔥 Deal: 27% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Everdell
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 40 - 80 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Everdell

    • YouTube Review for the game "Everdell" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  2. Lost Ruins of Arnak

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    Lost Ruins of Arnak is an adventurous board game that blends deck-building with worker placement, set on an unexplored island filled with remnants of an ancient civilization.

    Nominated for 30 awards and won 14.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021

    More details for Lost Ruins of Arnak
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  3. Mysterium

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    Mysterium is a cooperative mystery-solving game set in the 1920s, where players take on the roles of mediums trying to solve a murder at a Scottish mansion, guided by a ghost who communicates through visions.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.

    🔥 Deal: 17% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Mysterium
    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 42 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Abyss

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    Abyss plunges players into a deep-sea realm of power struggles, where they aim to ascend the throne and rule the underwater city. This game intertwines development, combination, and collection strategies in a captivating underwater setting.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.

    More details for Abyss
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Evergreen

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    Players aim to create a lush ecosystem by planting seeds, growing trees, and placing natural elements on their planet to make it the greenest and most fertile of all. They select biome cards from a shared pool to develop different areas each round, while unchosen cards increase the fertility and value of those regions. To build a vast forest, players plant trees and shrubs, and create lakes, strategically positioning them to maximize light without overlapping.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    More details for Evergreen
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. The Taverns of Tiefenthal

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    The Taverns of Tiefenthal is a strategic and immersive board game that transports players to a bustling village tavern, where they must attract guests and manage resources to become the most successful establishment in Tiefenthal.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 4.

    More details for The Taverns of Tiefenthal
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for The Taverns of Tiefenthal

    • YouTube Review for the game "The Taverns of Tiefenthal" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "The Taverns of Tiefenthal" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  7. Kanagawa

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    Kanagawa is a beautifully crafted board game set in 1840 in the bay of Tokyo. In this game, players become disciples of the famed Master Hokusai, striving to learn and excel in the art of painting. As disciples, players must expand their studios, choose their subjects carefully, and pay keen attention to the seasons to create the most harmonious and compelling print, aspiring to produce their lifetime's masterpiece.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.

    More details for Kanagawa
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Kanagawa

    • YouTube Review for the game "Kanagawa" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Kanagawa" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  8. Glow

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    Players assume the role of adventurers building their companies by recruiting new companions each round and striving to combine their powers effectively. They roll dice to activate the benefits of their companions or face their downsides. Collect light shards to drive away darkness, restore colors, travel the land to reach landmarks, and earn points. Glow combines card drawing, dice rolling, and strategic combinations, featuring colorful dice and two boards for different gameplay experiences.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Glow
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Fresco

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    Fresco is a thematic board game that immerses players in the world of Renaissance artistry, specifically in the restoration of a fresco in a church. This game combines resource management, strategy, and a unique wake-up mechanic to create an engaging experience.

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2010

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

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    Players draw random symbols and objects to create memorable and funny stories. The goal is to build the best mnemonics and listen well to others' stories, increasing their chances of winning.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2012

    More details for Eselsbrücke
    • 3 - 12 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. Coal Baron

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    "Coal Baron," also known as "Glück Auf" in German, is a strategic and immersive board game that plunges players into the world of coal mining. In this game, players become managers of their own coal mines, sending workers underground to dig tunnels and extract coal of varying quality to fulfill contracts.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Coal Baron
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 75 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Coal Baron

    • YouTube Review for the game "Coal Baron" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  12. Legends of Andor

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    Legends of Andor is a cooperative adventure board game that immerses two to four players in the role of heroes defending a fantasy realm. Designed with a strong narrative focus, the game challenges players to balance strategic decision-making with immersive storytelling.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 7.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2013

    More details for Legends of Andor
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  13. Grimoire

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    Grimoire, which means "spellbook" in French, requires players to strategically use their spells to succeed. Each turn starts with revealing cards that provide victory points or characters that can help earn points. Players secretly select spells from their spellbook, revealing them in order from weakest to strongest, with the possibility of disrupting opponents’ strategies. The game ends when a player collects a set number of character or treasure cards, and the one with the most points wins. Different versions vary in player count and game-ending conditions, with some introducing new character and treasure cards, as well as upgraded game components.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2012

    More details for Grimoire
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Grimoire

    • YouTube Review for the game "Grimoire" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  14. Bonnie and Clyde

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    Welcome to the fifth installment of a series of Mystery Rummy games created by Mike Fitzgerald! Players compete as FBI agents to capture the notorious bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, aiming to be the first to score 100 or more points.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Bonnie and Clyde
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Chickwood Forest

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    Chickwood Forest comes in a modest box but offers a robust gaming experience focused on exploring castles, gathering loot, giving alms, and earning glory. Players scout the castles for valuable targets and play cards from their hands, either face up or face down. They then raid a castle, hoping to steal treasures while avoiding unpleasant surprises, and can donate their riches to the poor, showcasing their generosity on village cards.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Chickwood Forest
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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