Spiel des Jahres

Spiel des Jahres - Germany - since 1978

Awarded in June by a jury

- Family Game (1979)
- Children's Game (2000)
- Special Awards (irregular)

The 'Sonderpreis' (special awards) were given for Children's games as well until the Children's SdJ was introduced in 2000.

Family Game:

2009 Dominion
2008 Keltis
2007 Zooloretto
2006 Thurn und Taxis
2005 Niagara
2004 Ticket to Ride
2003 Alhambra
2002 Villa Paletti
2001 Carcassonne
2000 Torres
1999 Tikal
1998 Elfenland
1997 Mississippi Queen
1996 El Grande
1995 Settlers of Catan
1994 Manhattan
1993 Liar’s Dice
1992 Um Reifenbreite
1991 Drunter & Drüber
1990 Adel Verpflichtet
1989 Café International
1988 Barbarossa
1987 Auf Achse
1986 Heimlich & Co.
1985 Sherlock Holmes Criminal-Cabinet
1984 Dampfroß
1983 Scotland Yard
1982 Sagaland
1981 Focus
1980 Rummikub
1979 Hare and Tortoise