The Golden Diamond, the annual award given to the most outstanding expert board games, has given its verdict for the 2025 edition.
1ᵉʰ Place : SETI by Tomáš Holek
In SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, a European game for 1-4 players, you lead a scientific institution tasked with searching for traces of life beyond planet Earth. The game is inspired by current and emerging technologies and efforts in space exploration.
2ᵉʰ Place : Civolution by Stefan Feld
Civolution is a medium to heavy European-style game that uses a dice selection mechanic to trigger actions on a tech tree-like structure. As you discover how to best use your dice and bring your unique cards into play, tons of strategies and paths to victory emerge, though each time you play you’ll only explore a fraction of the possibilities offered by the game system and many cards.
3ᵉʰ Place: Inventions: Evolution of Ideas by Vital Lacerda
Third place goes to Inventions: Evolution of Ideas, a creation by Vital Lacerda. True to his complex and immersive style, Lacerda invites players to explore the major stages of the evolution of human ideas. With interconnected mechanics and dazzling visual design, this game requires in-depth strategic planning while offering a captivating historical dive. It once again confirms Lacerda’s place among the most influential authors in the field.
