• Any content or person within the tabletop space is eligible for nomination as long as it meets the category requirements listed in the description.

    All nominations must have been released between June 1st and May 31st.

  • Yes, individuals and companies can nominate a project for consideration. Application fees are only for a single project submission.

  • All fees are used for administrative costs, purchasing trophies, advertising and overall improvements to The Golden Dice Awards®.

    Fees do not influence the outcome of final voting. The Golden Dice Awards® staff will always attempt to keep our list of nominations current to avoid duplicate entries.

    1. Best Adventure (Long Form)

    2. Best Adventure (Short Form)

    3. Best Aid/Accessory - Digital

    4. Best Aid/Accessory – Non-Digital

    5. Best Art, Cover

    6. Best Art, Interior

    7. Best Cartography

    8. Best Community content

    9. Best Family Game/Product

    10. Best Free Game/Product

    11. Best Game

    12. Best Layout and Design

    13. Best Monster/Adversary

    14. Best Online Content

    15. Best Production Values

    16. Best RPG Related Product

    17. Best Rules

    18. Best Setting

    19. Best Streaming Content

    20. Best Writing

    21. Product of the Year

    1. Best Welcoming Game

    2. Best Expansion

    3. Best Party Game

    4. Best Solo Game

    5. Best Two-Player Game

    6. Best Reprint

    7. Best Co-Op

    8. Best Game from a Small Publisher

    9. Best Game from a New Designer

    10. Best Theming

    11. Best Board Game Production Value

    12. Best Artwork

    13. Best Strategy Game

    14. Most Innovative Game

    15. Game of the Year

  • Individuals who have contributed or are currently contributing to the tabletop industry. Voting members are highly curated and an application to become part of the board is not guaranteed.

    • February - Open Submissions (PDF or Video Submission)

    • March - Deadline for Voter Membership Application

    • May - Close Submissions

    • June (Week 1)- Nomination Voting Phase 1 Begins

    • June (Week 4) - Nomination Voting Phase 2

    • July - Nominations Announced on Social Media (Top 5 per category)

    • August (Week 1) - Final Round of Voting Begins

    • August (Week 4) - Voting Ends
      September - Quest Con Orlando Event

  • Yes, we will have a separate application for sponsors each year of the event. Banners within the event hall, website and social media posts will feature sponsors.

    Sponsors may also purchase a membership for nominations but will not receive any voting benefits.

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