Games Magazine Game of the Year - Vegas Showdown
The Game of the Year from Games Magazine is Vegas Showdown, designed by Henry Stern and published by Avalon Hill. Here are the winners and runners-up in each individual category:
Abstract Strategy
Winner - Pünct by Kris Burm (Don & Co. / Rio Grande Games)
Runner-Up - Pacru by Mike Wellman (Pacru Ltd.)
Advanced Strategy
Winner - Reef Encounter by Richard Breese (What’s Your Game? / Z-Man Games)
Runner-Up - Caylus by William Attia (Ystari Games / Rio Grande Games)
Family
Winner - Tricky Town (Kelmar Games)
Runner-Up - Techno Witches by Heinrich Glumpler (Kosmos / Rio Grande Games)
Family Card Games
Winner - Trump, Tricks, Game! by Günter Burkhardt (Phalanx Games / Mayfair Games)
Runner-Up - King Arthur Card Game by Reiner Knizia (Ravensburger / Rio Grande Games)
Family Strategy
Winner - Hacienda by Wolfgang Kramer (Hans im Glück / Rio Grande Games)
Runner-Up - Aqua Romana by Martin Schlegel (Queen Games / Rio Grande Games)
Party Games
Winner - Wits & Wagers by Dominic Crapuchettes (North Star Games / Eagle Games)
Runner-Up - Sketchword by Forrest-Pruzan Creative (R&R Games)
Word Games
Winner - Parlay by Paul Sturgis and Jennifer Sturgis (Real Deal Games)
Runner-Up - Heximania (Educational Insights)
Historical Simulation
Winner - Silent War by Brien J. Miller (Compass Games)
Runner-Up - Commands & Colors: Ancients by Richard Borg (GMT Games)
Source: W. Eric Martin
Posted by Rick Thornquist on Oct 12, 2006 at 12:29 AM in Game News, Boardgame News / 1406
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That seems like an unusually excellent list for GAMES magazine. Great picks! Posted by Matthew Monin on Oct 12, 2006 at 02:16 AM | #
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I goofed—Games Magazine actually calls Vegas Showdown its Game of the Year for 2007, and the entire list is the Buyer’s Guide to Games 2007. Posted by W. Eric Martin on Oct 12, 2006 at 03:03 AM | #
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A bit ironic since by 2007 Vegas Showdown will be unavailable. It is now out of print and AH is clearing their remaining inventory at 50% off. Nevertheless I think this was a respectable choice, Vegas Showdown has been a big hit for me and my game group. It’s not as heavy as Caylus which makes it a bit more accessible, has a more “Americanized” theme, and is pretty fun. It’s too bad a lot of gamers shied away from it because of the big “AH” on the front of the box. Posted by Mike Pennisi on Oct 12, 2006 at 06:15 AM | #
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Games Magazine has done quite a good job with their last few Games of the Year and this is no exception. Vegas Showdown is a very good pick based on their readership and its excellent theme should provide a nice introduction to some classic German-style mechanics for a lot of casual gamers. Congratulations to Henry Stern and AH. As usual, Games cited a bunch of games from small publishers. I want to extend huge congratulations to Paul and Jennifer Sturgis for Parlay’s win in the word game category--what a wonderful boost for a husband and wife company! Congrats as well to Dominic Crapuchettes for the best party game award for Wits & Wagers. And look: we finally found a best wargame award that DIDN’T go to Twilight Struggle! Posted by Larry Levy on Oct 12, 2006 at 08:13 AM | #
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Eric - Thanks for the clarification. I just removed the reference to the year - saying it’s an award for 2007 just seems too goofy. - Rick Posted by Rick Thornquist on Oct 12, 2006 at 08:18 AM | #
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Rick wrote: “Saying it’s an award for 2007 just seems too goofy.” I guess they’re thinking that this is the game they’re going to honor and celebrate over the next 12 months. Or maybe I say, that their readers are going to celebrate now that GAMES has told them about the game. Perhaps it’s similar to the Chinese calendar where we learn that we’re entering the year of the pig. Just a thought. Posted by W. Eric Martin on Oct 12, 2006 at 08:31 AM | #
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Could be possible to see this decision from Games Magazine like a political option to incentive Avalon Hill for euro games? Posted by Mario Aguila on Oct 12, 2006 at 11:57 AM | #
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