The Games Manufacturers Association revealed their finalists for the 2023 Origins Awards.
The finalists for the Origins Awards were chosen in 14 different categories. The number of categories were expanded in 2022 (see “Categories for 2022“) to reflect the new board structure and membership. The winners will be announced at Origins Game Fair that occurs between June 21-25, 2023, and list of finalists in each category is as follows:
Board Games
Social/Light Strategy
Castle Panic: Crowns and Quests Expansion by Fireside Games
Creature Comforts by Kids Table Board Gaming
Flamecraft by Lucky Duck Games
Long Shot: The Dice Game by Perplext
The Finest Fish by Last Night Games
Strategy
Evergreen by Horrible Guild
Foundations of Rome by Arcane Wonders
Hoplomachus: Victorum by Chip Theory Games
Planet Unknown by Adam’s Apple Games
Three Sisters by 25th Century Games
Thematic
Dead Reckoning by Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG)
Merchants of the Dark Road by Elf Creek Games
My Father’s Work by Renegade Game Studios
Tokyo Sidekick by Japanime Games
Wonderland War by Druid City Games
Card Games
Cat in the Box by Bezier Games
Scout by One More Game!
Sea Salt & Paper by Studio Bombyx
Turing Machine by Hachette Boardgames
Undaunted: Stalingrad by Osprey Games
Children’s Game
Castle Panic: Second Edition by Fireside Games
Disney A Goofy Game by Funko Games
HONK! by Sinister Fish Games
The Lunch Room Game by EAP Toys and Games
Turtle Splash by Lucky Duck Games
Collectables
Flesh and Blood – Uprising by Legend Story Studios
Magic: The Gathering – The Brothers War Collection by Wizards of the Coast
Magic: The Gathering – Universes Beyond Warhammer 40,000 by Wizards of the Coast
Heroclix: Hellfire Gala by WizKids
Unmatched: Houdini vs the Genie by Restoration Games
Miniatures Game
Lion Rampant: Second Edition by Osprey Games
Northgard: Uncharted Lands by Hachette Boardgames
Omicron Protocol by Dead Alive Games
Polyversal Sci-Fi Miniatures System by Collins Epic Wargames
Rapture by Gravity Bay
RPG Core
Blackbirds by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Bladerunner the Roleplaying Game by Free League Publishing
Coyote & Crow by Coyote & Crow
Teatime Adventures by Snowbright Studio
The One Ring by Free League Publishing
RPG Supplements
Agents of Dune by Modiphius
Blade Runner Starter Box by Free League Publishing
Fallout Starter Box by Modiphius Entertainment
Warhammer Fantasy: Enemy Within Volume 5 by Cubicle 7 Entertainment
Zweihander Starter Box by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Accessory
Call to Adventure Art Decks by Brotherwise Games
Deluxe Board Game Train Sets by Little Plastic Train Co.
Power Rangers Zordon Dice Tower & GM’s Screen by Renegade Game Studios
The Deck of Many Animated Conditions by Hit Point Press
The Deck of Many Animated Illusions by Hit Point Press
2D Art & Illustration
7 Sinners by Mana Project Studios
Cowboys with Big Hearts by Bully Pulpit Games
Cult of the Deep by B.A. Games
Everyday Heroes – The Hunt by Evil Genius Games
Galaxy Trucker – Keep on Truckin by Czech Games Edition
3D Art
Fallout: Wasteland Warfare – Super Mutants: Swan by Modiphius Entertainment
Frostgrave – Fireheart Elk by Osprey Games
Omicron Protocol – Jugger the Elephant by Dead Alive Games
Time Capsules by Red Cat Games
Graphic Design
Defiant RPG by Game Machinery
Dulce by Indie Game Studios/ Stronghold Games
Norse Grimoire by Mana Project Studio
Pathfinder Savage Worlds Boxed Set by Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Tome of Chaos by R. Talsorian Games, Inc.
Reviews
Doctors & Daleks Player Guide byTheRatHole.ca
Doctor Who The Roleplaying Game byTheRatHole.ca
Grant’s Greatest Games of November by Grant’s Game Recs
Mind MGMT Review by Board Game Quest
The Best of Origins Game Fair from Grants Game Recs by Grant’s Game Recs
Source: ICv2
