Board Game Quest Awards, based out of the United States, may be one of the newer awards, but they provide quite a variety in game nominees. These awards are perfect for someone looking for a very specific recommendation or game type.

With award categories for Best Tactical/Combat Game, Best Card Game, Best Family Game, Best Game from a Small Publisher, and Most Innovative Game you wont find a shortage of great games to choose from. Past Board Game of the Year award winners include Root, Terraforming Mars, and Pandemic Legacy: Season 1.