| 2000 Games Magazine Top 100 Games | |
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by Erik Arneson
Game of the Year
Torres, Rio Grande Games (compare prices)
Best Family Strategy Game
Tikal, Rio Grande Games (compare prices)
Best Abstract Strategy Game
Octi, Great American Trading Company (compare prices)
Moonshot, The Galactic Attic
Best Family Card Game
Buried Treasure, FX Schmid
Best Party Game
Apples to Apples, Out of the Box Games (compare prices)
Best Puzzle Game
Ricochet Robot, Rio Grande Games (compare prices)
Best Word Game
Double Quick!, Winning Moves (compare prices)
Best Trivia Game
Bioviva, Pacific Edge Games
Best Memory Game
Mamma Mia, Rio Grande Games (compare prices)
Best Collectible Card Game
Pokemon, Wizards of the Coast (compare prices)
The complete list of all 100 games is available from Funagain Games.
November 21, 1999
A game that rewards cooperation as players try to build the largest and tallest castles. From Games: "It was love at first site, instantly eliminating any indecision we had over our choice for Game of the Year."
"It boasts a gorgeous gameboard, attractive pieces and intense, fascinating gameplay."
"The distinguishing characteristic of this splendid game is its elegance: simple rules offering great depth and flexibility."
Best Family Game
Torres: Games Magazine's Game of the Year.
"No knowledge of the U.S. space program is needed to enjoy this beautiful production, but it is fascinatingly informative."
"At last, this Sid Sackson treasure, which I would want to take to a desert island, is available in English!"
"Buy this entertaining game, invite your friends over, and listen to them say what a wonderful host you are!"
"Flex your mental muscles in this off-the-wall farce!"
"Letter rip!"
"Become an informed, caring steward of the earth, and have fun doing it."
"You win in this busy but hilarious restaurant with the most pizzas after three deals."
"Here is the game that will surely usher in a new generation (literally) of collectible card game players."
