Presenting our 2024 Award Winners!

Game of the Year

Mystery Case Files: The Riddle of Mrs. Bishop Collector's Edition
Mystery Case Files: The Riddle of Mrs. Bishop Collector's Edition
Player Review: "I loved it! I think this is one of the best of the series as it was chock full of creative new tasks and mini-games and it held me in suspense throughout. THANKS!"
Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 16 Collector's Edition
Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger 16 Collector's Edition
Bridge to Another World: The Christmas Curse Collector's Edition
Bridge to Another World: The Christmas Curse Collector's Edition

Best HOPA

Living Legends: The Red Trace Collector's Edition
Living Legends: The Red Trace Collector's Edition
Player Review: "This was fun game, definitely worth playing! Cute storyline based on Little Red Riding Hood. The game played smoothly... Nice visual and audio. I recommend this one!."
Grim Tales: Light in the Darkness Collector's Edition
Grim Tales: Light in the Darkness Collector's Edition
Edge of Reality: The Legend of Greenbush Collector's Edition
Edge of Reality: The Legend of Greenbush Collector's Edition

Best Hidden Object

Christmas Wonderland 15 Collector's Edition
Christmas Wonderland 15 Collector's Edition
Player Review: "If you have never played this game in the series or if you have this is a "must have" game. So beautiful; colourful; love the music; so happy."
Clutter Puzzle Magazine: Vol. 15 - #1 Collector's Edition
Clutter Puzzle Magazine: Vol. 15 - #1 Collector's Edition
Sweet Home Look and Find 3 Collector's Edition
Sweet Home Look and Find 3 Collector's Edition

Best Time Management

Rescue Team: Clouded Mind Collector's Edition
Rescue Team: Clouded Mind Collector's Edition
Player Review: "The Rescue Team never disappoints! ... I purchased this game without even trying the free beginning knowing that I would be in for a good time and I wasn't wrong."
Rescue Team: Ancient Guardian Collector's Edition
Rescue Team: Ancient Guardian Collector's Edition
New Yankee: Through the History Mirror Collector's Edition
New Yankee: Through the History Mirror Collector's Edition

Best Artwork

Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition
Lost Lands: Stories of the First Brotherhood Collector's Edition
Player Review: "Not a single regret after playing this superb game. Long game full of stunning artwork - collectibles and morphing objects often difficult to find."
Cursed Fables: Before the Clock Strikes Collector's Edition
Cursed Fables: Before the Clock Strikes Collector's Edition
Dark City: Amsterdam Collector's Edition
Dark City: Amsterdam Collector's Edition

Best Mystery

It Happened Here: A Storm is Brewing Collector's Edition
It Happened Here: A Storm is Brewing Collector's Edition
Player Review: "This game has all the sleuth appeal which any amateur detective could desire. The story behind the game is well-written.."
The Unseen Fears: Fortune's Consequence Collector's Edition
The Unseen Fears: Fortune's Consequence Collector's Edition
Unsolved Case: Killer Popularity Collector's Edition
Unsolved Case: Killer Popularity Collector's Edition

Best Fantasy

Reflections of Life: The Shattered Timeline Collector's Edition
Reflections of Life: The Shattered Timeline Collector's Edition
Player Review: "All round awesome game. Solid storyline, fantastic artwork... Definitely not to be missed - enjoy!"
Cursed Fables: A Gilded Rose Collector's Edition
Cursed Fables: A Gilded Rose Collector's Edition
12 Labours Of Hercules XVII: Feathered Fury Collector's Edition
12 Labours Of Hercules XVII: Feathered Fury Collector's Edition

Best Holiday

Christmas Stories: Clara and the Guiding Star Collector's Edition
Christmas Stories: Clara and the Guiding Star Collector's Edition
Player Review: "It would not be Christmas without the annual Elephant Christmas game... The graphics are superb and truly encapsulate the Christmas spirit."
Halloween: Trick or Treat 3 Collector's Edition
Halloween: Trick or Treat 3 Collector's Edition
Halloween Stories: Inspiration's Spark Collector's Edition
Halloween Stories: Inspiration's Spark Collector's Edition

Best Detective

Strange Investigations: Truth Will Out Collector's Edition
Strange Investigations: Truth Will Out Collector's Edition
Player Review: "We have... a genuine Whodunnit, with multiple suspects, several different character arcs, and an ending that seems truncated, and is. For a reason. There's more than one mystery going on here."
Detectives United: Mission Possible Collector's Edition
Detectives United: Mission Possible Collector's Edition
Mystery Trackers: Reflections of the Past Collector's Edition
Mystery Trackers: Reflections of the Past Collector's Edition

Best Story

Legendary Tales: Stories Collector's Edition
Legendary Tales: Stories Collector's Edition
Player Review: "I love 5-BN. This is a rich back story to the original game with Ulf, Lucia and Scarlett. I love how the separate vignettes tie the whole story together."
Whispered Secrets: Cruise of Misfortune Collector's Edition
Whispered Secrets: Cruise of Misfortune Collector's Edition
Twistingo: Blue Moon Collector's Edition
Twistingo: Blue Moon Collector's Edition

Best Debut

Mystery Detective Adventure Collector's Edition
Mystery Detective Adventure Collector's Edition
Player Review: "An excellent adventure game. Five BN have created a masterpiece and I can't wait to get back to the game."
Roads of Middle Ages Collector's Edition
Roads of Middle Ages Collector's Edition
Silverwood Bay: An Eleanor Grey Mystery Collector's Edition
Silverwood Bay: An Eleanor Grey Mystery Collector's Edition

Creepiest

A Haunting Novel: Burton Hotel Collector's Edition
A Haunting Novel: Burton Hotel Collector's Edition
Player Review: "This was just my cup of tea. Beautiful creepy mansion, scary ugly demon; plus a happy ending. Glad I bought it!"
Gloomy Tales: Hotel Frightsylvania Collector's Edition
Gloomy Tales: Hotel Frightsylvania Collector's Edition
Paranormal Files: Sacrifice to Shadows Collector's Edition
Paranormal Files: Sacrifice to Shadows Collector's Edition

Best Animal

Twistingo: Hummingbird Haven Collector's Edition
Twistingo: Hummingbird Haven Collector's Edition
Player Review: "What a delightful twist on mahjong! The creative approach adds a wonderful surprise, injecting fresh excitement into the classic favorite."
Sea Life Explorer Collector's Edition
Sea Life Explorer Collector's Edition
Knight Cats: Whisper of the Universe Collector's Edition
Knight Cats: Whisper of the Universe Collector's Edition

Best Travel

Big Adventure: Trip to Europe 9 Collector's Edition
Big Adventure: Trip to Europe 9 Collector's Edition
Player Review: "what's not to like -just sit back and travel Europe with out paying a penny or a dime !!!"
Around the World 4: Family Tour Collector's Edition
Around the World 4: Family Tour Collector's Edition
Our Beautiful Earth 9 Collector's Edition
Our Beautiful Earth 9 Collector's Edition

Best Love Story

Connected Hearts: Hour of the Witch Collector's Edition
Connected Hearts: Hour of the Witch Collector's Edition
Player Review: "I am always so taken by the beautiful graphics in their game that they are so hard to resist. (I) Enjoy(ed) the art; lots of places to find, things to do."
Royal Romances: Fortunes and Foes Collector's Edition
Royal Romances: Fortunes and Foes Collector's Edition
Book Travelers: A Gothic Story Collector's Edition
Book Travelers: A Gothic Story Collector's Edition

Best Match 3

Jewel Match Origins 3: Camelot Castle Collector's Edition
Jewel Match Origins 3: Camelot Castle Collector's Edition
Player Review: "These games are long, fun to play, and very entertaining! You get a lot for your money... Highly recommend and can't wait for the next one!!" 
Halloween Trouble 6: Pumpkin Rampage Collector's Edition
Halloween Trouble 6: Pumpkin Rampage Collector's Edition
Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition
Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition

Best Puzzle

Tricky Doors
Tricky Doors
Player Review: "What a great game, something different for a change: PUZZLE HEAVEN!! No HOPs. If you like escape rooms, you are in Nirvana with this gem."
100 Worlds Collector's Edition
100 Worlds Collector's Edition
Let Me Sleep
Let Me Sleep

Best Mosaics

Nonograms
Nonograms
Player Review: "From the creator(s) of the Gizmos games, comes the best of the bunch. All those other nonogram and "mosaic" games should look at this and get real."
Art By Numbers 20
Art By Numbers 20
Wilderness Mosaic 7: Brazil
Wilderness Mosaic 7: Brazil

How Were Winners Selected?

All winners earned this honor based on overall purchases and sentiment provided in player reviews. The following factors were used to determine the winners:

  • First seven days sales
  • A game can only win one award (i.e. if a game wins "game of the year", it cannot qualify for "Best Hidden Object Game", etc.)
  • Game classifications are determined by the site editor. Many games cross several genres and award categories.
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