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Quiz about The Spiel des Jahres award
Quiz about The Spiel des Jahres award

The Spiel des Jahres award Trivia Quiz


A quiz for the board game nerds. The Spiel des Jahres is a prestigious annual award for board and card games. If you're looking for a quality new game to try, the winner's list provides a great starting point.

A multiple-choice quiz by lorance79. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lorance79
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,754
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
624
Awards
Editor's Choice
Last 3 plays: LadyNym (7/10), Guest 1 (10/10), Guest 172 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Spiel des Jahres is awarded each year to the best game released in what country? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is NOT a criterion against which Spiel des Jahres nominees are rated? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. One of the best known Spiel des Jahres winners involves players building settlements, roads and cities as they settle what fictional island? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 2001 the Spiel des Jahres was awarded to "Carcassonne", a board game named after a real location. What is the town of Carcassonne best known for? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The transport-themed 2004 winner shares the name of a hit single by the Beatles. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 2009 the Spiel des Jahres was awarded to a deck-building card game called "Dominion". In addition to Victory cards, cards are classified into three other broad groups. Which of the following is NOT one of the major card categories? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The winner of the 1983 award was named after this world-famous police headquarters. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What world-famous solitaire puzzle received special recognition in the 1980 Spiel des Jahres awards? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Spiel des Jahres includes a separate award focused on what category of games? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 2011 the jury created a new award for games whose complexity precludes them from the regular competition. The first Kennerspiel des Jahres ("Connoisseur Game of the Year") went to a game with what theme? Hint



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Mar 13 2024 : LadyNym: 7/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 1: 10/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Mar 12 2024 : magicgenie4: 3/10
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Feb 14 2024 : Guest 75: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Spiel des Jahres is awarded each year to the best game released in what country?

Answer: Germany

"Spiel des Jahres" translates to "Game of the Year" in German. The award was created in 1978 to recognise and encourage high quality games. The winner each year is decided by an independent jury, with eligibility extended to games released in the German market in the preceding 12 months.
2. Which of the following is NOT a criterion against which Spiel des Jahres nominees are rated?

Answer: Sales volume

The fourth criterion (in addition to concept, rule structure and layout) is game design, which encompasses functionality and workmanship. Profitability is not a factor in the jury's decision. However, given the prestige in which the award is regarded, a win can do wonders for a game's sales and market spread.
3. One of the best known Spiel des Jahres winners involves players building settlements, roads and cities as they settle what fictional island?

Answer: Catan

"The Settlers of Catan" (first released as "Die Siedler von Catan" in Germany) won in 1995. With over half-a-dozen expansions released and versions translated into at least 30 languages, "Settlers" has become one of the most internationally popular games of the early 21st century.

Game designer Klaus Teuber has three other Spiel des Jahres winners to his name: Drunter und Drüber, Hoity Toity and Barbarossa.
4. In 2001 the Spiel des Jahres was awarded to "Carcassonne", a board game named after a real location. What is the town of Carcassonne best known for?

Answer: Its city walls

Carcassonne is a medieval town in southern France that grew out of a Roman settlement. The historical significance of its extensive fortifications has been recognised by the town's inclusion on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.

In the game "Carcassonne", designed by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede, players create a medieval landscape by strategically placing tiles and followers. It is a relatively simple, quick board game that, like many other Spiel des Jahres nominees and winners, can be combined with over a dozen expansion sets to keep the game fresh and challenging.
5. The transport-themed 2004 winner shares the name of a hit single by the Beatles.

Answer: Ticket to Ride

Designed by Alan Moon, "Ticket to Ride" is a table-top board game with a railroad theme. Players attempt to form railway routes connecting destinations across a map of Canada and the USA. Other versions have been released based on maps of Germany, Nordic countries, wider Europe, Asia and Africa. Card, computer and phone adaptations have also been developed.

In Germany the game is known as "Zug um Zug", which means "Train by Train". "Zug" is also the German word for "turn", so the name has a second meaning ("Turn by Turn") that is very appropriate for a board game.
6. In 2009 the Spiel des Jahres was awarded to a deck-building card game called "Dominion". In addition to Victory cards, cards are classified into three other broad groups. Which of the following is NOT one of the major card categories?

Answer: Building

The object of "Dominion" is to collect the most victory points by the end of the game. This is achieved by adding various cards to your deck and playing them strategically, often in combinations.

As of mid-2013, 9 game sets have been released that add new strategic possibilities; cards can also be mixed between sets allowing an almost infinite number of possible combinations.
7. The winner of the 1983 award was named after this world-famous police headquarters.

Answer: Scotland Yard

In "Scotland Yard" a team of 2-5 players, acting as the police, cooperate to catch another player, acting as the criminal Mr X. Players travel by taxi, bus, water bus and the Underground across a map of London using strategic moves and logic to find Mr X, whose location is hidden much of the time.
8. What world-famous solitaire puzzle received special recognition in the 1980 Spiel des Jahres awards?

Answer: Rubik's cube

Two special awards were given in 1980 in addition to the usual "Game of the Year": a "beautiful game" prize to a dice game called "Spiel", and a "solitaire" prize to Ernõ Rubik's combination puzzle. More than 350 million copies of Rubik's cube were sold in the four decades since its invention, making it one of the most popular toys worldwide.
9. The Spiel des Jahres includes a separate award focused on what category of games?

Answer: Games for children

The Kinderspiel des Jahres began in 1989 as a special prize for children's games, awarded alongside the main award. In 2001 it officially became a separate annual prize.
10. In 2011 the jury created a new award for games whose complexity precludes them from the regular competition. The first Kennerspiel des Jahres ("Connoisseur Game of the Year") went to a game with what theme?

Answer: The wonders of the ancient world

"7 Wonders" was created by Antoine Bauza, and can be played by 2-7 people. Each player is responsible for building a city around one of the Wonders of the Ancient World, collecting cards to build resources, commercial routes and military strength. The game is played over three rounds, so the inevitable choice between immediate gain and potential long-term payoff tests players' strategy and timing.
Source: Author lorance79

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