Short List

We play hundreds of different games every year. Each one is given due consideration for The Major Fun Award and The Spiel of Approval.

Inevitably, there are games that might not fit all of the award criteria, but are games we really enjoy nonetheless.

These games make our Short List.

They might not have made the final cut, but any game on our Short List is one we think is engaging and fun.

Read on to explore the list.

I bet you’ll find at least a couple you’ll be itching to try!

Explore The Short List for the Spiel of Approval here.

Bugs on Rugs BGG | KTBG

LLAMA BGG | Amigo

Noctiluca BGG | Z-Man

Someone Has Died BGG | Gather Round Games

Claim BGG | White Goblin

Most Wanted BGG | North Star Games

The Bears & The Bees BGG | Grandpa Beck’s

Railroad Ink BGG | Horrible Games

Walking In Burano BGG | Emperor S4 | AEG

We play hundreds of different games every year. Each and every one is given due consideration for our two award programs: The Major Fun Award and The Spiel of Approval.

Out of these hundreds only 12-15 games are selected per award. And these are the games we cover with in-depth audio and written reviews.

Every year, though, inevitably, there are games that might not be a good fit for the award criteria but are games we really enjoy nonetheless.

So, starting this year, we are going to do a round up of games that made our short list. It’s not a comprehensive list by any stretch, but rather a snapshot look at some games that may have slipped past your attention.

Think of the Short List as an Honorable Mention category from this point forward. These games didn’t make the final cut, but we think they’re engaging and fun.

Read on to explore the list.

I bet you’ll find at least a couple you’ll be itching to try!

Big Money BGG | Wonderforge