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Codenames Wins the 2016 Spiel des Jahres; Isle of Skye Claims Kennerspiel

Codenames Wins the 2016 Spiel des Jahres; Isle of Skye Claims Kennerspiel
From gallery of W Eric Martin
Codenames from designer Vlaada Chvátil and publisher Czech Games Edition has won the 2016 Spiel des Jahres, Germany's game of the year award, which is intended to highlight an outstanding design that would be ideal for German families — and if you happen to belong to a family of some other nationality, there's a good chance that you'll enjoy the game as well.


Board Game: Codenames


The 2016 Kennerspiel des Jahres — an award aimed at game enthusiasts who are ready for something more challenging or involved — goes to Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King from designers Andreas Pelikan and Alexander Pfister and publishers Lookout Games and Mayfair Games.


Board Game: Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King


Congratulations to both winners!

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