- Broad demographic appeal
- Instantly recognizable design
- Most suitable for distribution
- Creative player experience
- Unique gameplay mechanics
- Pushes the boundaries of board gaming
- Uses old/underused ideas or mechanics in fresh ways
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- Strong visual theme
- Appealing artwork
- Excellent typography and content layout
- High variability of game layout
- Fast-paced and easy to start again
- Gameplay experience is universally rewarding
- Masterful detail work
- Physical components support gameplay and theme
- Innovative use of materials
- Promotes critical thinking through strategy
- Enriches and/or teaches the players
- Fosters interest in real world issues
- Gameplay, mechanics, and design are cohesive
- Creates a great narrative or story
- Rules are easy to learn
- Experts and novices can play together
- Can be played by many or few people of different abilities
