
Wandering Towers was mentioned repeatedly as a possible contender for 2023’s Spiel des Jahres, the biggest prize in board gaming. In the event, it didn’t make the shortlist, which came as a surprise. Its designers are industry veterans, with Michael Kiesling being responsible for the brilliant family-weight abstract Azul and Wolfgang Kramer the recipient of several previous Speil des Jahres prizes, including the stone-cold classic El Grande. It also looks great on the tabletop with stacks of 3D cardboard castles.
So, should you add Wandering Towers to your collection of the best board games? Let's dig in and find out.