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The official nomination list for the 2000 Spiel des Jahres, the German Game of the Year Award, has been released. The nominees are:
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Kardinal und Konig (aka Web of Power) by Michael Schacht (Goldsieber / Rio Grande)
Kardinal by Wolfgang Panning (Holzinsel)
La Citta by Gerd Fenchel (Kosmos)
Metro by Dirk Henn (Queen)
Ohne Furcht und Adel (aka Citadels) by Bruno Faidutti (Hans im Glück)
Port Royal by Wolfgang Panning (Queen)
Tadsch Mahal (aka Taj Mahal) by Reiner Knizia (Alea / Rio Grande)
Torres by Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer (F.X. Schmid / Rio Grande)
Vinci by Philippe Keyaerts (Descartes / Eurogames)
Zertz by Kris Burm (Schmidt / Rio Grande)
Zoff im Zoo (aka Frank's Zoo) by Doris Matthäus, Frank Nestel (Doris & Frank / Rio Grande)
At the beginning of June, the SdJ jury will select three games, one of which will be named Spiel des Jahres 2000 on July 10.
The German Game of the Year Award is widely considered to be the most prestigious available to games today. If you're interested in trying out some or all of these games, you can find them at the retailers listed at our Shopping for Board Games page.
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More coverage, probably including scheduled chats, will be provided as the final announcement date nears.
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