Carnegie (2022)

“The biggest surprise on the list is Carnegie taking the number one spot. Instead, it’s a game where you will recruit and manage employees, expand your business, invest in real estate, produce and sell goods, and create transport chains across the United States.”

“Carnegie is really good. Heavy strategy gamers love it as a mid-weight puzzle. Mid-weight Euro gamers love the Timeline; everyone loves the strong production qualities.”

“Carnegie is exactly the kind of game I look for in my games of the year — clever design, interesting puzzles, replayability. I wish I had played Carnegie back in 2022, as I feel pretty sure it would have made my list of top games back then.”

The reviewer highly praises 'Carnegie' for its well-balanced and engaging gameplay, particularly appreciating its 'competence' in deploying complex mechanisms elegantly without becoming bloated, making it a highly recommended modern Eurogame.

“The prize goes to Carnegie, designed by Xavier Georges and published by Quined Games. This is the fourth significant Game of the Year award for Carnegie.”

The reviewer highly praises Carnegie as a wonderful economic Euro, highlighting its engaging company-building mechanics, intense player interaction, and exceptional production quality. They consider it their favorite Euro game of 2022, suggesting a rich and satisfying experience, especially with the recommended expansion modules.

“Carnegie is a compelling choice for gamers who appreciate a deep, thought-provoking game that combines historical significance with strategic complexity.”

The reviewer highly praises Carnegie for its elegant and balanced mechanics, which create an engaging strategic puzzle where every decision matters and requires constant preparedness. Although the game can be punishing for mistakes and difficult to grasp fully in the first play, the reviewer found it deeply satisfying for players who enjoy competitive Euros with no luck and are willing to learn through trial and error.

“Overall, this is one of the better euro games that I’ve played in a while. There are plenty of ways to gain resources, to score, and to develop a plan in the game to win.”

“The reviewer highly recommends Carnegie, praising its enjoyable and varied gameplay, particularly its asymmetric elements and engaging player interaction. They note that the game strikes a good balance between randomness and strategic depth, making it a worthwhile addition to any game collection.”

“Criticisms aside, Carnegie is a very good game that I would highly recommend. Carnegies is one of the better heavy euros of the last few years and one of the best of 2022.”

The reviewer highly praises Carnegie for its beautiful, classic aesthetic and engaging strategic gameplay, noting its efficient digital implementation and excellent replayability through diverse play experiences.