1998 Origins Award winners


The following are the winners of the 25th annual Origins Award, presented at Origins 1999:
CategoryWinnerCompanyDesigner
Best Abstract Board Game of 1998What Were You Thinking?Wizards of the Coast
Best Historical Board Game of 1998Avalanche
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game of 1998Crimson SkiesFASA Corp.
Best Graphic Presentation of a Board Game of 1998Crimson SkiesFASA Corp.
Best Action Computer Game of 1998Lucas Arts
Best Roleplaying Computer Game of 1998Baldur's GateInterplay
Best Strategy Computer Game of 1998StarcraftBlizzard/Havas
Best Amateur Game Magazine of 1998Gnawing Ideas
Best Professional Game Magazine of 1998Knights of the Dinner Table MagazineKenzer & Co.
Best Trading Card Game of 1998Deadlands CCGWizards of the Coast
Best Traditional Card Game of 1998GuillotineWizards of the Coast
Best Card Game Expansion or Supplement of 1998Magic: the Gathering: Urza's SagaWizards of the Coast
Best Graphic Presentation of a Card Game of 1998Deadlands CCGWizards of the Coast
Best Game-Related Novel of 1998The Silent BladeWizards of the Coast
Best Game-Related Short Work of 1998LeftoversPinnacle Entertainment Group
Best Roleplaying Adventure of 1998Return to the Tomb of HorrorsWizards of the Coast
Best Roleplaying Supplement of 1998Wizards of the Coast
Best Roleplaying Game of 1998Last Unicorn Games
Best Graphic Presentation of a Roleplaying Game, Adventure, or Supplement of 1998Dragonlance BestiaryWizards of the Coast
Best Historical Figure Miniatures Series of 199825mm Darkest AfricaGuernsey Foundry
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Figure Miniature of 1998Hangin's JudgePinnacle Entertainment Group
Best Vehicle Miniature of 1998VelocipedePinnacle Entertainment Group
Best Historical Miniatures Rules of 1998Medieval WarfareTerry Gore
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures Rules of 1998FASA Corp.
Best New Play-by-Mail Game of 1998DungeonMadhouse USA
Best Ongoing Play-by-Mail Game of 1998Middle-earth PBM Fourth Age Circa 1000Game Systems, Inc.
1999 Inductees to the Adventure Gaming Hall of FameRichard Garfield
1999 Inductees to the Adventure Gaming Hall of FameWizards of the CoastDesigner: Richard Garfield