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2006 Spiel des Jahres Nominations
Robert Zurfluh
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Posted On: 2006-05-29 17:15:26
Edited On: 2006-05-29 17:15:26

1. Aqua Romana [Average Rating:6.55 Overall Rank:732]
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Posted On: 2006-05-28 05:26:32
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I played this....only a few times. Very beautiful game, and I wanted to like it...but just couldn't get into it. Very dry game.
Lorenzo Carnevale
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I hate games whose names make people giggle in Italy.
Martin Stegmark
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According to the name it shouldnt be dry at all... :D
Mike Siggins
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I have no idea what this poor game is doing on any awards list, let alone this one. I think it shows that the jury is clueless.
Peer Sylvester
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Mike, the reason is probably, that everybody has a different opionin. Mine is: AR is the best on the list!
I sure dont hope T&T will win - its another connection game, with the same "feel" as Ticket to ride on it (IMHO).
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I am pretty sure the game was nominated because it uses a wellknown mechanism in a new and interesting way, that the theme works well with the mechanism, and that the entire production is beautiful.

I am also pretty certain that the jury has no intention of letting it win. The nomination is simply meant as a pat on the shoulder to the publisher in the hope that others will be inspired to follow their trend.
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I have no idea what this poor game is doing on any awards list, let alone this one. I think it shows that the jury is clueless.


I admit it's not the best game in the World by a long shot, but - having bought the multi-lingual version and found a couple of errors in the official English rules - make sure you try it the right way.

It's a decent enough track laying game. I think I prefer it to Metro, as you can plan ahead to get the right bits, rather than being stuck with what you draw.


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2. Blue Moon City [Average Rating:7.41 Overall Rank:89]
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Robert Zurfluh
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I know nothing about this one....I couldn't get myself to buy the cardgame. Is this similar? Different? Is it good enough to beat Thurn und Taxis?
Andy Parsons
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Blue Moon City has only a thematic link with its card game parent. The game play is completely different.
Nick Fisk
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The only real similarity with the card game is the art.

This is actually a fun little game.

Might be the only one that could pip Thurn & Taxis to the award.

I can't believe Mauerbauer didn't even get a recommendation !

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Robert Zurfluh
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Yeah...Mauerbauer is great. I am surprised that Kosmos got 2 nominations
Matthew M. Monin
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