Only three this year:
Qwirkle - a new favourite of ours and we taught my partner's mom just this weekend. Fun, super, super simple, and much subtler than you think. Read
how much I love the game here.
Forbidden Island - Oh my god, I've owned this for months and I have yet to play it (I know, GamerChris, I know!) I am certain I will love this game but the co-op aspect makes it a no-go in my house. Blame the partner....
Asara - Haven't played this but now I must. Kramer/Kiesling is not always successful, but they're always interesting.
I actually kinda hope that Qwirkle takes it. It's such a simple and elegant game/pastime and it's really quite enjoyable for all the members of a family. That, and
Matt Leacock has already won tons of awards for
Pandemic.
As for the special (more strategic) prize, I've only played one but I know it deserves it:
7 Wonders. Read
why I think so here.
Yeah, but despite two previous nomimations (for both Pandemic and Roll Through the Ages), Matt Leacock has never actually won the SdJ. I really hope that Forbidden Island pulls it off.
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