Award-winning strategy games for those who want more depth

Here you'll find all the games in our assortment that have won Kennerspiel des Jahres – the prestigious German award for more advanced and strategic board games. The award was introduced in 2011 as a sister category to Spiel des Jahres and is aimed at players who want a bit more tactical depth, more choices, and longer gaming experiences.

Kennerspiel des Jahres recognizes games that are still accessible and well-made, but offer more strategy and greater challenges than traditional family games. Many winners combine clever mechanics with engaging themes and have become modern favorites among both hobby players and curious families who want to take the next step in board gaming.

Here you'll find everything from engine-building and resource management to co-operative games and story-driven adventures. Past winners include popular titles like Wingspan, The Crew, and Paleo – games that offer more depth without becoming unnecessarily complicated. For many players, Kennerspiel des Jahres serves as a perfect introduction to more modern strategy games.

At Dragon’s Lair, we gather all our Kennerspiel des Jahres winners in one place to make it easier to find award-winning games with a bit more challenge. Whether you already love strategy games or want to discover the next level after classic family games, you'll find titles here that have impressed both juries and players worldwide.