2000 Games 100
Games Magazine's list of the best 100 games of the year, which included a record 48 imports, most from Germany.
About Board Games Forum
If you have questions about German games, this is the place to ask.
Brett and Board
Mik Svellov has put together a tremendous resource, compiling information about German games for an English-speaking audience.
BoardGameGeek
An already impressive and ever-growing database of basic information, session reports, reviews, rules translations and more.
Game Cabinet
Don't let the "last updated" information turn you off -- this site still has some wonderful content about German-style games.
Game Central Station
This gaming group (in Nashville, Tennessee) has developed a Web site with resources for The Settlers of Catan, Big City, Mississippi Queen, Heimlich & Co., Klunker and many other German-style games.
German Games Intro Pack
Greg Schloesser, president of the Strategy Gaming Society, lists his picks for some great games to introduce yourself (or others) to German games.
Interview with Jay Tummelson
The man behind Rio Grande Games speaks about his favorite games, why he started Rio Grande and much more.
Luding
A vast repository of information about all sorts of table games. Allows searches by game, designer, publisher, year, etc.
Reiner Knizia
One of the best-known and most prolific designers of German games.
Rio Grande Games
The company most active in terms of importing the best German games to the U.S. and other English-speaking countries.
Settlers of Catan (compare prices)
Random board layouts, terrific player interaction and a nice combination of skill and luck have made this game a modern classic.
Spiel des Jahres
The official site of the German "Game of the Year" award, perhaps the most prestigious gaming award currently available. Online retailer Funagain Games also has posted a list of Spiel des Jahres winners.
More Resources
The Best "Beginner" German Games
What Gamers Say About German Games
If you have any questions about designer games or anything else in the general realm of board games, please post a note in the About Board Games Forum. I check in almost every day, and there are lots of other regulars there who can help answer your questions as well. My experience has shown that game players are by and large quite sociable, willing to answer most questions now matter how simple -- so don't be shy!
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