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Origins Game Fair is happening this weekend in Columbus, Ohio.  If you’re not familiar with Origins, it is an annual gaming convention that was first held in 1975. Since 1996, it has been held in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Origins is run by The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

Each year the organization bestows awards to the best games of the previous year.  This year, there was no shortage of great games to choose from.  Here are this year’s winners:

Origins Award for Best Board Game – Gloomhaven

Origins Award for Best RPG Supplement – Dungeons & Dragons Xanathar’s Guide to Everything

Origins Award for Best Family Game – Azul

Origins Award for Best Collectible Game – Star Wars Destiny

Origins Award for Best Miniatures Game – Warhammer 40K 8th Edition

Origins Award for Best RPG – Adventures in Middle Earth

Origins Award for Best Card Game – Ex Libris