Award Categories

The Holy Hand Grenade Award

Given for best new game mechanic.

The Pick Up and Play Award

Easiest game to learn.

The Velvet Smooth Award

For best design and production.

The Everlasting Fun Factory Award

This award is given to a game that was published prior to the current judging year. It is for the enduring classics as well as the hidden gems from the past.

The Hack the Planet Award

Presented to the most unexpected idea. Originality in any form, whether it’s rules, setting, design, or anything else.

The Bucket of Blood Award

Best combat rules

The Golden Fez Game of the Year

Game of the Year is given to the one game published this year that we feel best embodies all of the things about gaming that James loved.