2014 Origins Winners

The Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design is proud to announce the winners for the 40th Annual Origins Awards. The Origins Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design to recognize outstanding achievement in design and production of games and game-related products. The winners were voted on by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design. The Fan Favorite Awards were voted on by attendees at the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH on June 11-15th. The winners were announced and the coveted Calliope statues were presented at the Origins Awards Ceremony on the evening of Saturday, June 14th. The Academy would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the jury members, GAMA staff, and everyone who submitted a product to the 40th annual Origins Awards.

Best Role Playing Game

Numenera  - Monte Cook Games, designed by: Monte Cook Fan Favorite: Shadowrun: Core Rulebook – Catalyst Game Labs, designed by: Jason Hardy, Aaron Pavao, Adam Large, Mark Dynna, Steven “Bull” Ratkovich, Peter M. Andrew Jr., Michael Wich

Best Role Playing Supplement

Night’s Watch – Green Ronin Publishing, designed by: Joseph Carriker, Lee Hammock, Brett Rebischke-Smith, Ian Ireland, Michelle Lyons, John Hay Fan Favorite: DC Adventures Universe – Green Ronin Publishing, designed by:  Darren Bulmer, Seth Johnson, Steve Kenson, Jon Leitheusser, John Polojac, Aaron Sullivan

Best Board Game

Trains- Alderac Entertainment Group, designed by: Hisashi Hayashi Fan Favorite: Trains - Alderac Entertainment Group, designed by: Hisashi Hayashi

Best Traditional Card Game

Love Letter– AEG, designed by: Seiji Kanai Fan Favorite: DC Comics – Cryptozoic Entertainment, designed by: Matt Hyra, Ben Stoll

Best Family, Party, or Children’s Game

Three Little Pigs - Iello, designed by: Laurent Pouchain Fan Favorite: Walk the Plank – Mayday Games, designed by: Shane Steely, Jared Tinney

Best Miniatures Figure or Line

Malifaux: The Guild’s Judgement - Wyrd Miniatures, designed by: Wyrd Miniatures Fan Favorite: HeroClix Wolverine and the X-men – WizKids Games, designed by: WizKids Games

Best Miniatures Rules or Expansion

Marvel HeroClix: Avengers Vs X-men Starters – WizKids Games, designed by: WizKids Games Fan Favorite: Marvel HeroClix: Avengers Vs X-men Starters – WizKids Games, designed by: WizKids Games

Best Collectable Card Game or Expansion

Pokemon Black & White Legendary Treasures    The Pokemon Company, Intl., designed by: The Pokemon Company Fan Favorite: Pokemon Black & White Legendary Treasures - The Pokemon Company, Intl., designed by: The Pokemon Company

Best Game Accessory

Space Gaming Mat - HC+D Supplies, designed by: Andre Garcia Fan Favorite: Pathfinder Battles: Skull and Shackles – WizKids Games, designed by: WizKids Games

Best Game-Related Publication

TableTop – Wil Wheaton, Felicia Day Fan Favorite: Tabletop -  Wil Wheaton, Felicia Day

Best Historical Board Game

1775:Rebellion – Academy Games, designed by: Beau Beckett, Jeph Stahl Fan Favorite: 1775:Rebellion – Academy Games, designed by: Beau Beckett, Jeph Stahl

Best Historical Miniatures Rules or Expansion

Fields of Fire - Proving Ground Games, designed by: Larry Yeager, Chris Brutsche, Mark Brown Fan Favorite: Fire and Sword – Wargamer, designed by: Konrad Sosinski, Rafal

Best Historical Miniatures Figure or Line

Malifaux: The Guild’s Judgement - Wyrd Miniatures, designed by: Wyrd Miniatures Fan Favorite: HeroClix Wolverine and the X-men – WizKids Games, designed by: WizKids Games Congratulations to all of the winners!