Board games - Sky Team" nominated for "Spiel des Jahres
"Sky Team" is the "Spiel des Jahres 2024". A critic jury awarded the cooperative two-player game from author Luc Rémond in Berlin in the evening.
In "Sky Team", the players work together to land an airplane. They roll their dice to adjust speed or extend the landing gear. However, during the decisive phases of the game, they are not allowed to communicate with each other. To master the numerous requirements for a successful landing, a well-practiced team is needed.
In the race for the renowned title, the winner from Kosmos-Verlag edged out the also nominated games "Auf den Wegen von Darwin" from Grégory Grard and Matthieu Verdier and "Captain Flip" from Paolo Mori and Remo Conzadori.
The "Spiel des Jahres" association has been awarding the prize for 45 years. A total of almost 500 new releases were considered by the jury this year.
Additionally, "e-Mission" from Matt Leacock and Matteo Menapace was awarded as the "Kennerspiel des Jahres 2024", targeting experienced players. The "Kinderspiel des Jahres 2024" award went to "Die magischen Schlüssel" from Arno Steinwender and Markus Slawitschek.
The cooperative game "Sky Team" was announced as the "Game of the Year for Connoisseurs" at the Games Awards in Germany. Despite the sky being their battleground, communication is strictly prohibited during the critical landing phases. Despite strong competition from games like "Auf den Wegen von Darwin" and "Captain Flip", "Sky Team" secured its nomination and eventually the title. The Game of the Year is a prestigious recognition, with over 45 years of history and nearly 500 new releases considered annually. Beyond the Game of the Year, the title "Kennerspiel des Jahres 2024" was awarded to "e-Mission" for more experienced players, while "Die magische Schlüssel" took home the "Kinderspiel des Jahres 2024" for children's games. The "Sky Team" price was not mentioned in the text.
