Judging Panel
A panel selected for their integrity, perspective, and enthusiasm for play
The Playlin Awards are guided by a Judging Panel of trusted individuals selected for their integrity, perspective, and enthusiasm for play.
Our broader panel includes a diverse mix of creators, players, and supporters who share a passion for the growing world of daily games.
Meet Our Featured Judges
Alex D. Favorite City-Building and Economic Simulation Game: Anno 1404: Venice 
Christina L. Favorite Retro Game: Donkey Kong 
Craig D. Favorite Classic FPS Game: DOOM II 
Emily M. Favorite Nintendo Switch Game: Wingspan 
Jessie D. Favorite Card Game: Skip-Bo 
Wren G. Favorite Classic Windows Game: Beetle Run Commitment to Fairness
No judge has a direct tie to any nominated game, so every nominee is evaluated on merit, creativity, and player impact alone.
A direct tie means making or maintaining a game, or holding an ownership or revenue interest in it. Knowing a maker, playing their game, or featuring it on Playlin isn't a direct tie.
Playlin has no ownership or revenue interest in any eligible game. Advertising and paid placement on Playlin have no bearing on nominations or judging.
We don't recruit judges with a direct tie to an eligible game. Any game with a direct tie to a current judge, the Playlin team, or its founder isn't eligible.
Finalists are chosen by the Playlin editorial team. Here's how →
Our goal is an awards program defined by integrity, inclusion, and respect for creators across the daily games community.
