At the ceremony this year the AAGAD and GAMA inducted four people and two games into their Hall of Fame (see "Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Announced"). They also gave out the Rising Star Award to Mathias Wigge, who created Ark Nova in 2021 (see "2022 Spiel des Jahres Nominations"). This year, GAMA gave out 16 Origins Awards across a number of categories. The following Origins Awards winners were announced:
Retail Game of the Year
boop. by Smirk & Laughter Games
Origins Fan Favorite
Flamecraft by Lucky Duck Games
Board Games – Social / Light Strategy
Creature Comforts by Kids Table Board Games
Board Games – Strategy
Planet Unknown by Adam's Apple
Board Games – Thematic
Dead Reckoning by Alderac Entertainment Group
Card Games
Scout by Oink Games
Children's Games
HONK! by Sinister Fish Games
Collectible Games
Magic: The Gathering - Universes Beyond: Warhammer 40k Commander Decks by Wizards of the Coast
Game Accessories
Deluxe Board Game Train Sets by Little Plastic Train Co.
Graphic Design
Pathfinder Savage Worlds Box Set by Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Game Review
Board Game Quest by Mind MGMT Review
Miniatures Games
Lion Rampant: Second Edition by Osprey Games
RPG Core Rules
Coyote & Crow by Coyote & Crow
RPG Supplement
Agents of Dune by Modiphius Entertainment
2D Art
Cowboys with Big Hearts by Bully Pulpit Games
3D Art
Super Mutants: Swan by Modiphius Entertainment
