International Gamers Awards - since 2000

In 2000 Greg Schloesser and the Strategy Gaming Society founded The Gamers' Choice Award. Known figures of the gaming scene from around the world were asked to join the jury, making this an international award.

In 2003 the award became independent under a new name: International Gamers Award. More on the voting system can be found here. Games are awarded in 3 categories:

- General Strategy; Multi-player
- General Strategy; Two-player
- Historical Simulation

General Strategy; Multi-player Winners

2007 Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization
2006 Caylus
2005 Ticket to Ride: Europe
2004 Saint Petersburg
2003 Age of Steam +
2003 Puerto Rico +
2002 San Marco
2001 Princes of Florence, The
2000 Tikal

+ Period a game is eligible has changed; as is the award. Puerto Rico is awarded for 01-01-2002 - 01-07-2002; Age of Steam for 01-07-2002 - 01-07-2003.

General Strategy; Two-player Winners

2007 Mr. Jack
2006 Twilight Struggle
2005 War of the Ring
2004 Memoir '44
2003 Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation
2002 DVONN
2001 Battle Cry
2000 Lost Cities

Historical Simulation Winners

2007 A Victory Lost
2006 Twilight Struggle
2005 Sword of Rome, The: Conquest of Italy, 362-272 BC
2004 Lock 'N Load: Forgotten Heroes Vietnam
2003 Hammer of the Scots
2002 Wilderness War
2001 Drive on Paris
2000 Paths of Glory

Link: International Gamers Awards
Source: Board Game Awards
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