The favorite games of Hunter and Cron in 2017 2026

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List of Hunter and Cron favorites 2017

In this list we have compiled the games that Hunter and Cron highlighted as favorites in 2017.

The following games were among Hunter and Cron's top recommendations in 2017:

This list was last updated on June 10, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. KLASK

    KLASK is a magnetic, fast-paced table-top game that combines elements of air hockey and foosball, offering a unique and exciting gameplay experience.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.

    More details for KLASK
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  2. Kingdomino (Spiel des Jahres 2017 winner)

    Embark on a noble quest to expand your kingdom in Kingdomino. As a lord, your mission is to explore vast lands filled with wheat fields, serene lakes, and towering mountains. Competing with fellow lords, you must identify the choicest plots to claim as your own.

    Nominated for 17 awards and won 7.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for Kingdomino (Spiel des Jahres 2017 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 - 25 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Kingdomino (Spiel des Jahres 2017 winner)

    • YouTube Review for the game "Kingdomino (Spiel des Jahres 2017 winner)" by BoardGameGeek
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  3. Tempel des Schreckens

    You have finally reached the Temple of Secrets, filled with immense gold treasures. However, you must navigate the treacherous Temple Guardians who hide among the adventurers, seeking to mislead you to protect their riches. It's a fast-paced bluffing game where trust is uncertain, and danger lurks behind every chamber.

    More details for Tempel des Schreckens
    • 👥 3 - 10 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Tempel des Schreckens

    • YouTube Review for the game "Tempel des Schreckens" by BoardGameGeek
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  4. The "Spiel des Jahres" jury has determined the winner for Spiel des Jahres 🇩🇪2017 - they also published the list of nominees for the year of 2017. But which are really the best games of the 2017 vintage? We compared all the winners and nominees and sorted them by quality.

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  5. Bärenpark

    Bärenpark is a charming and strategic board game that invites players to delve into the world of bear parks. Your task is to construct a visually appealing and efficiently designed bear park.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 4.

    More details for Bärenpark
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Bärenpark

    • YouTube Review for the game "Bärenpark" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Bärenpark" by BoardGameGeek
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  6. Encore! Roll & Write game

    Encore! (originally published as Noch mal!) is a dice-based board game that challenges players with strategic choices and a touch of luck. In this game, players use dice to determine the colors and the number of spaces they can mark off on their playing sheets.

    More details for Encore! Roll & Write game
    • 👥 1 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Encore! Roll & Write game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Encore! Roll & Write game" by BoardGameGeek
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  7. NMBR 9

    NMBR 9 presents a unique puzzle game where numbers take on significance only when they rise above the ground level. The game encompasses twenty cards numbered 0-9, each appearing twice, and eighty tiles numbered 0-9, each composed of squares arranged in different configurations. Players embark on a captivating journey where they draw cards, select number tiles, and strategically build their own tile arrangement. The goal is to maximize points by constructing multi-level structures and showcasing their numerical prowess.

    Nominated for 5 awards.

    More details for NMBR 9
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for NMBR 9

    • YouTube Review for the game "NMBR 9" by BoardGameGeek
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  8. Happy Salmon

    Happy Salmon is a delightfully simple and frenetic card game that promises loads of laughter and fast-paced fun. With no turns and rapid-fire gameplay, it's perfect for parties and family gatherings.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Happy Salmon
    • 👥 3 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 2 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  9. Memoarrr!

    Players need the power of memory and a bit of pirate luck to escape Captain Goldfish's island before the lava engulfs them in the game. They reveal locations connected to the last shown spot, but making a wrong connection eliminates them from the round. The last remaining pirate claims a valuable treasure, with each round building on previously gathered information for a chance at victory. Advanced players can utilize special actions triggered by connected locations for an even more exciting experience.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    More details for Memoarrr!
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  10. Captain Sonar

    Embark on an adrenaline-pumping undersea adventure with Captain Sonar, a board game that plunges you into the heart of intense submarine warfare. In this gripping scenario, every move and decision can be the difference between victory and defeat. Form a skilled crew aboard a cutting-edge submarine as you strive to locate and eliminate an enemy sub before they do the same to you. The underwater battlefield is unforgiving, and effective communication and coordination are paramount for success.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.

    More details for Captain Sonar
    • 👥 2 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Captain Sonar

    • YouTube Review for the game "Captain Sonar" by BoardGameGeek
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  11. Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)

    Terraforming Mars is a strategic board game set in the 2400s, where players, representing giant corporations, embark on the colossal task of terraforming Mars. Sponsored by the World Government on Earth, each corporation competes to contribute most effectively to raising the planet's temperature, oxygen level, and ocean coverage to make Mars habitable. While players work together in the terraforming process, they also compete for victory points awarded for their contributions to terraforming, advancing human infrastructure throughout the solar system, and other notable achievements.

    Nominated for 27 awards and won 14.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)
    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)

    • YouTube Review for the game "Terraforming Mars (Winner Deutscher Spielepreis 2017)" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  12. Looking for a really good game released at SPIEL 2016 in Essen? Then we have just the right thing for you: The list of the best games from SPIEL 2016.

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  13. Fabled Fruit

    Fabled Fruit is a unique and evolving board game set in a vibrant forest teeming with delectable fruits. Players find themselves in a race to gather and mix these fruits into the most delicious juices. As part of the innovative Fable game series, Fabled Fruit offers a dynamic gameplay experience that changes and evolves with each play, yet unlike legacy games, it can be reset and replayed from scratch without permanent alterations.

    Nominated for 4 awards.

    More details for Fabled Fruit
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Fabled Fruit

    • YouTube Review for the game "Fabled Fruit" by BoardGameGeek
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  14. Raiders of the North Sea

    Raiders of the North Sea is a vibrant board game set during the Viking Age, where players embody Viking warriors vying for the Chieftain's recognition through strategic raiding and resource management.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for Raiders of the North Sea
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 80 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  15. Magic Maze

    Magic Maze presents an unconventional and exhilarating cooperative gaming experience where players embody a mage, a warrior, an elf, and a dwarf. Stripped of their possessions, this diverse group embarks on a unique adventure: robbing the local Magic Maze shopping mall to gather equipment for their next quest.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for Magic Maze
    • 👥 1 - 8 Players
    • ⏱️ 15 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Magic Maze

    • YouTube Review for the game "Magic Maze" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Magic Maze" by BoardGameGeek
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  16. Orléans

    Orléans is a strategic board game set in medieval France, where players compete to gain supremacy through trade, construction, and science by assembling a diverse following of characters like farmers, merchants, knights, and monks.

    Nominated for 12 awards and won 4.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2015

    More details for Orléans
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  17. Unlock!: Escape Adventures

    Unlock! Escape Adventures is a cooperative card game that captures the essence of escape room challenges. Using a unique combination of card play and a companion app, players work together to search scenes, combine objects, and solve riddles. The game offers a tabletop escape room experience, providing immersive adventures that require strategic thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

    More details for Unlock!: Escape Adventures
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 75 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  18. Do De Li Do

    In the fast-paced card game, players must think quickly! The active player places a card from their hand on one of three discard piles and calls out the most frequently occurring attribute in the center: animal type, color, zero, or Dodelido. It sounds easier than it is, especially with the slow turtle and the fast crocodile adding challenges. Play flawlessly to win, as any mistake can cost you!

    More details for Do De Li Do
    • 👥 2 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  19. Istanbul (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014 winner)

    Istanbul is a strategic board game set in the bustling environment of Istanbul's grand bazaar, where players compete as merchants trying to outmaneuver their rivals to collect precious rubies.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014

    More details for Istanbul (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014 winner)
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 40 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Istanbul (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014 winner)

    • YouTube Review for the game "Istanbul (Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014 winner)" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  20. Roll for the Galaxy: Ambition

    Roll for the Galaxy: Ambition expands the universe of the original game, introducing new components and strategic layers that enrich the gameplay experience.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Roll for the Galaxy: Ambition
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  21. Not Alone

    Not Alone is an immersive, asymmetrical card game set in the 25th century on the mysterious planet Artemia. It features a thrilling chase between one player, the Creature, and the rest of the players, known as the Hunted, who are shipwrecked explorers.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Not Alone
    • 👥 2 - 7 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Not Alone

    • YouTube Review for the game "Not Alone" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Not Alone" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Not Alone" by BoardGameGeek
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  22. Cottage Garden

    Cottage Garden is a charming and strategic board game where players delve into the art of gardening. Designed by Uwe Rosenberg, renowned for his skill in creating engaging board games, Cottage Garden invites players to carefully plan and cultivate their own garden beds with a variety of flowers. The game combines elements of tile placement and point accumulation, set against the serene backdrop of garden landscapes.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Cottage Garden
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Cottage Garden

    • YouTube Review for the game "Cottage Garden" by BoardGameGeek
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  23. Scythe

    In the turbulent 1920s Europa, a period overshadowed by the aftermath of the first great war, a city-state known as "The Factory" stands at the center of attention. This capitalistic powerhouse, renowned for its heavily armored mechs that fueled the war, has mysteriously closed its doors, leaving neighboring nations vying for its secrets.

    Nominated for 21 awards and won 10.

    More details for Scythe
    • 👥 1 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 115 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Scythe

    • YouTube Review for the game "Scythe" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  24. Star Wars: Rebellion

    Star Wars: Rebellion is a grand strategy board game set in the Star Wars universe, offering an epic conflict between the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance for two to four players.

    Nominated for 15 awards and won 4.

    More details for Star Wars: Rebellion
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 180 - 240 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Star Wars: Rebellion

    • YouTube Review for the game "Star Wars: Rebellion" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  25. Gloomhaven

    Gloomhaven is a Euro-inspired tactical combat game set in a persistent and evolving world. Players assume the roles of adventurers, each with unique skills and motives, as they explore dungeons, ruins, and engage in cooperative battles against automated monsters.

    Nominated for 22 awards and won 10.

    More details for Gloomhaven
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Gloomhaven

    • YouTube Review for the game "Gloomhaven" by BoardGameGeek
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    • YouTube Review for the game "Gloomhaven" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  26. Star Wars: Destiny

    Star Wars: Destiny is a collectible dice and card game that allows players to engage in battles featuring iconic heroes and villains from the expansive Star Wars universe. This game blends dice-driven combat with strategic card play, appealing to both casual fans and serious gamers with its mix of fast-paced action and deep strategic elements.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Star Wars: Destiny
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 10+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  27. Arkham Horror: The Card Game

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a Lovecraftian horror card game that blends role-playing and card game elements. Set in the eerie town of Arkham, players face mysterious, monstrous, and maddening challenges.

    Nominated for 13 awards and won 4.

    More details for Arkham Horror: The Card Game
    • 👥 1 - 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Arkham Horror: The Card Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Arkham Horror: The Card Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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  28. Chickyboom

    Chickens hang around on a colorful wooden bar, but if one decides to leave, the whole bar will wobble. Collect as many chickens, hay bales, and wagon wheels as possible before the bar tips over. Different weights correspond to different point values, and the player with the highest score wins. Choosing a heavier piece earns more points but increases the risk of tipping the bar, leading to a five-point deduction if it falls.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Chickyboom
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 Minutes
    • 🧒 4+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable
  29. Kullerhexe

    The confused witch rushes through the enchanted forest searching for her belongings. With items like a spellbook, cauldron, and broom getting lost, lucky little forest witches are nearby to help her in the search. Try to collect as many things as you can while keeping them away from your opponents!

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Kullerhexe
    • 👥 2 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Kullerhexe

    • YouTube Review for the game "Kullerhexe" by BoardGameGeek
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  30. Captain Silver

    Players take on the role of pirates in a challenge posed by Captain Silver. They must feel and grab the correct pirate item from their bag to score treasures. Collect gold coins and sail to the treasure island, but only the fastest and most skillful pirate will win Captain Silver's treasure challenge!

    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for Captain Silver
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 Minutes
    • 🧒 6+ years old
    • 🧩 Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Captain Silver

    • YouTube Review for the game "Captain Silver" by BoardGameGeek
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  31. Yokohama

    In Yokohama, set during the Meiji era's transformative period, you step into the role of a merchant in the rapidly modernizing city of Yokohama. As the city evolves from a quaint fishing village into a bustling trade hub, you are at the forefront, capitalizing on this economic boom.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

    More details for Yokohama
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  32. Bohnanza: The Duel

    Players take on the role of bean farmers who gift each other beans they cannot use themselves, aiming to hinder their opponent. Each player manages a bean field mat and has several hand cards, including secret goal cards. During each round, players plant beans, make offers, and can bluff to achieve their goals, with the game ending when the draw pile is depleted and the winner determined by the most bean dollars.

    More details for Bohnanza: The Duel
    • 👥 2 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  33. First Class: All Aboard the Orient Express!

    First Class: Unterwegs im Orient Express, also known as First Class: All Aboard the Orient Express!, is a card-driven board game where players compete to build the most prestigious rail network, luxurious train cars, and cater to affluent passengers to earn fame points.

    Nominated for 5 awards.

    More details for First Class: All Aboard the Orient Express!
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 40 - 80 Minutes
    • 🧒 14+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  34. Escape Room: The Game

    Escape Room: The Game brings the thrill of escape room challenges right into your living room. It includes four unique 60-minute puzzles that test various problem-solving skills. Players work together to decipher clues ranging from images to maps, under the pressure of a ticking timer. The game's centerpiece, the Chrono Decoder, adds a real sense of urgency with its countdown and sound effects. Whether you're defusing a bomb or escaping prison, the game provides a mix of tension and teamwork.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    More details for Escape Room: The Game
    • 👥 3 - 5 Players
    • ⏱️ 60 Minutes
    • 🧒 16+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  35. A Feast for Odin

    A Feast for Odin is a rich and complex board game that takes players on a journey through the life and times of the Vikings. This game combines elements of exploration, resource management, and strategic planning, offering a deep and engaging experience.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 1.

    More details for A Feast for Odin
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 120 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for A Feast for Odin

    • YouTube Review for the game "A Feast for Odin" by Shut Up & Sit Down
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    • YouTube Review for the game "A Feast for Odin" by BoardGameGeek
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  36. Exit: The Game – The Pharaoh's Tomb (Kennerspiel 2017 winner)

    Exit: The Game – The Pharaoh's Tomb is an immersive and thrilling puzzle-solving board game that transports players into the heart of an ancient Egyptian adventure. As players, you find yourselves trapped in a mysterious grave chamber inside a pyramid, with the challenge of using your wit and teamwork to escape before it's too late.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017

    More details for Exit: The Game – The Pharaoh's Tomb (Kennerspiel 2017 winner)
    • 👥 1 - 6 Players
    • ⏱️ 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Medium difficulty
  37. Behind the Throne

    Four powerful secret organizations vie for the right to rule the ancient kingdom. Control over servants, nobles, and dignitaries brings you closer to achieving security, control, and economic power. Players collect sets of cards to gain special abilities and earn victory points through the heroes they gather, with the one having the most points at the end declared the winner.

    More details for Behind the Throne
    • 👥 2 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 🧒 8+ years old
    • 🧩 Easy to learn
  38. The Colonists

    The Colonists, also known as Die Kolonisten, immerses players in the development of their own villages, with the aim of achieving full employment and ensuring the growth of their population. As mayors, players strategize to expand their villages to accommodate new farmers, craftsmen, and citizens, balancing the need for resource management, education, and housing expansion.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.

    More details for The Colonists
    • 👥 1 - 4 Players
    • ⏱️ 30 - 360 Minutes
    • 🧒 12+ years old
    • 🧩 Hard to learn

    Video reviews for The Colonists

    • YouTube Review for the game "The Colonists" by BoardGameGeek
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  39. We have clearly listed and compared the list with all games of the audience award "Hunter & Cron🇩🇪 2017". In 2017, the award was still divided into 17 categories. Per category 10 games were nominated by Hunter & Cron - the audience or the Patreon supporters then chose their favorites.

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