Spiel des Jahres Live Streams Revisit 1979–2000 History and Winners
One of tabletop gaming’s most talked-about honors isn’t just a yearly headline—it’s a trophy publishers dream about adding to their portfolios. The Spiel des Jahres award has become a major benchmark for board game quality, and a new two-week run of Thursday live streams is setting out to revisit its history from the beginning through the present day.
What the live series is covering
Over two consecutive weeks, the stream host will analyze the Spiel des Jahres award across its timeline, breaking the discussion into eras. The first episode focuses specifically on the games that won between 1979 and 2000, with an emphasis on why the jury made those choices at the time.
Episode 1 focus: 1979–2000 winners
- Review of Spiel des Jahres winners from 1979 through 2000
- Discussion of the reasoning behind the jury’s decisions
- Curiosities and background details tied to the awarded games
- Analysis of whether those older winners still hold up today
How the broadcasts will run each week
- Held during Thursday livestreams
- Spans two consecutive weeks total
- Includes a wrap-up segment for the week, paired with commentary
- Finishes with casual conversation (“loose chats”)
What viewers are encouraged to do
The creators are asking viewers to participate actively—specifically by leaving comments—alongside standard engagement like likes and subscriptions. There’s also a prompt to join their patrons, as part of ongoing support for the broadcasts.
