🎉 We have the finalists for the DAU 2024 Awards! 🎉

The countdown has begun! We are very excited to present the finalists for the DAU 2024 Awards, a recognition for those who make the world of board games a more creative, exciting, and fun place! Each year, we celebrate the ingenuity, art, and passion that fill this sector, and this year we’re introducing a new category to reward the content creators who work hard to bring the magic of gaming to everyone! 🎲✨

Here are the categories and the finalists vying for the award this year:

🌟 A Life Dedicated to Gaming: The recognition of a career that has left a mark in the world of games. A prize for those who have made gaming not only a passion but a way of life.

🧩 Best Author: The minds behind our favorite games! Here we find the creators who have come up with the most clever and memorable gaming experiences.
The finalists are:

  • Johan Benvenuto, for Harmonies (Libellud)
  • Isra C. and Shei S, for The White Castle (Devir)
  • Jonathan Fryxelius, for Kingdom Legacy: Feudal Kingdom (Maldito Games)

🌱 Best New Author: For those authors who are new to this world and already making waves! A recognition for the new talents coming in strong with fresh ideas.
The finalists are:

  • Gabriel Buendía, for Hawaiki (MAGICBOX GAMES)
  • Héctor Carrión, for Future Inc (DMZ Games)
  • Connie Vongelmann, for Wyrmspan (Maldito Games)

🎨 Best Artist: Games are also a feast for the eyes! This category rewards the artists who bring every game to life with unique illustrations and designs.
The finalists are:

  • Joan Guardiet, for The White Castle (Devir)
  • Jorge Tabanera, for Barrio (Cacahuete Games)
  • Edu Valls, for Troles y Princesas (Maldito Games)

📢 New! Award for Outreach: A category we’re launching this year to recognize those who share the love for board games, whether through videos, reviews, social media, or any other medium that helps grow this amazing community.

Who will take home the award? We’ll find out at the DAU Barcelona awards ceremony! It will take place on Friday, November 15th, at 7pm, at SAT! Sant Andreu Teatre. Don’t miss this celebration of board games, packed with surprises and accolades for the big names (and the new promises) in this exciting world! 🎉