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Three award trophies are displayed, each representing a different category of the Spiel des Jahres. The red trophy, labeled "Spiel des Jahres," features a laurel wreath design, symbolizing the Game of the Year. The gray trophy, labeled "Kennerspiel des Jahres," represents the Connoisseur Game of the Year, while the blue trophy, labeled "Kinderspiel des Jahres," signifies the Children's Game of the Year. All trophies are marked with the text "KRITIKERPREIS" at the base.
The Board Gaming Oscars - 2026 Spiel des Jahres Nominations Revealed

The Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) awards were first created in 1978, celebrating the best in board and card game design. Even being nominated for the award can bring in a massive sales boost for the games, with the winner often selling 500,000+ copies. It is one of the few awards in the games industry that has a major effect on sales and exposure. The awards, and nominations, are usually covered in the mainstream news in Germany.

A group of five characters stands in a neon-lit urban environment, embodying a gritty, futuristic aesthetic. They wear dark, stylish clothing, including leather jackets and a hooded coat, suggesting a rebellious vibe. The title "BLADE RUNNER: THE ROLEPLAYING GAME" is prominently displayed at the top, with "REPLICANT REBELLION" in bold red letters at the bottom, emphasizing the theme of resistance against oppression.
Like Tears in Rain? Not This Time - The Rebellion Refuses to Fade

It’s time to choose sides, and that means joining the Underground and fighting against Replicant oppression and the hypocrisies of the justice machine in the Replicant Rebellion expansion for Free League Publishing’s Blade Runner RPG, which is hitting retailers this May.

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