Spillets præsentation fører dig metodisk gennem spillets forskellige dele, og efterlader ingen tvivl om spillet, selv efter den første gennemlæsning af reglerne. Skulle du alligevel have brug at slå informationer op, sikrer et tydeligt visuelt heirarki og tydelige illustrationer, en effektiv og gnidningsfri brugeroplevelse. Spillets farver og ikonografi gør derudover at spiloplevelsen, til hver en tid er tilgængelig og overskuelig.

The game presentation leads you methodically through the different parts of the game, leaving no doubt about the rules even after just reading them once. Should you still need to look up information, a clear visual hierarchy and clear illustrations ensures a smooth and efficient user experience. In addition, the game’s colours and iconography make the game experience accessible and clear at all times.

The game is nominated for the design and incorporation of the action track- with many options to choose from, players are always faced with engaging choices; be it chugging far ahead on the track to boost your current turn (and possibly sitting out a round or two), or playing slow to get a plethora of actions (but risking your desired action space being blocked).
Both taking all-important actions and the possibility of grabbing the initiative for the crucial Delivery Phase mean that the players are always engaging in a strange sort of race, trying to fulfill their plans and foil their opponents. The skill ceiling for engaging with the system is sky-high, and promises depths of learning for even experienced players.

Door and Back Again is a wonderfully snappy game with an extremely satisfying central mechanic. It almost feels like putting together a puzzle as you’re placing the blocks into their allotted holes, only the puzzle is on speed and juggling two potatoes.
The potatoes themselves elevate the game in a fun, thematic way. They’re a sneaky sort of push-your-luck mechanic; do you stall out your turn, hoping to draw the exact right piece for your next turn, or do you keep up the tempo and play it safe with some corner pieces?
All in all, Door and Back Again hits a wide target audience with a fast-paced, thematic and engaging play experience. On that alone, it’s up here among the greats of the competition, and we’re excited to see where it goes.

Door and Back Again is nominated for rules that are well written and well structured. With good use of pictures, iconography and examples, the layout of the rules ensure a good understanding of the game and its mechanics. This quality in the rules makes it possible for the players to easily start the game and to play the game with few questions about how the game is played. The few questions one could have are answered with a very helpful and relevant FAQ.
With a well written ruleset like this, and the good player aid, the players can focus entirely on the game and enjoy the theme. A theme which is clearly evident in both layout, components and potatoes.