Japan Boardgame Prize 2003
The Best Foreign Game for Beginners
Coloretto (M.Schacht / Abacus Spiele)
- whose rule is relative so easy that beginners or families can enjoy themselves immediately
- published mainly in 2003, and sold in Japan
1st: Coloretto (93votes / 26.4%)
2nd: Lupus in Tabula (91votes / 25.9%)
3rd: Der Palast von Alhambra (75votes / 21.3%)
The Best Advanced Game
Edel, Stein & Reich (R.Staupe / alea, Ravensburger)
- which is more advenced and can be played by those who are accostomed to play several games
- published mainly in 2003, and sold in Japan
1st: Edel, Stein & Reich (69votes / 19.6%)
2nd: Amun-Re (65votes / 18.5%)
3rd: Der Palast von Alhambra (49votes / 13.9%)
The Best Japanese Game
Apples to Apples (M.Kirby & M.A.Osterhaus / Beverly Enterprises Inc.)
- which is published in japanese package
- published in 2003, and sold in Japan
1st: Apples to Apples [Beverly Enterprises Inc.] (102votes / 29.0%)
2nd: Saga [YUHODO] (52 votes / 14.8%)
3rd: Ovaltrick [Grapac Japan Inc.] (48 votes / 13.6%)
The Best Childgame
Viva Topo! (M.Ludwig / Selecta Spielzeug)
- which can be understood by children to eight years old, and be played well with parents
- published recently, and sold in Japan
1st: Viva Topo! (81votes / 23.0%)
2nd: Mitternachtparty (77votes / 21.9%)
3rd: Russelbande (54votes / 15.3%)
(Total number of voter: 352. three games from nominees can be voted in every category, so the total percentage is not 100%)
We announce the 2nd Japan Boardgame Prize! If you have any question or opinion, please mail to us.