Since 1992, awards have been presented annually for the best premiere scenarios at Fastaval, and since 2012 for the best designer board games. The award is called Otto and takes the form of a golden penguin, which is also Fastaval’s logo. The Otto competition is an integral part of Fastaval and has been a hugely important factor in developing the quality and creativity at Fastaval. The Otto is awarded every year on Sunday evening at Fastaval, at a show where we also pay tribute to the year’s organisers, players and Fastaval in general.
In addition to the awards for creative products, othe award is also presented to a person or group who has made an extraordinary contribution to Fastaval.
The scenario otto
The scenario awards are presented to the best scenarios at this year’s Fastaval in the following seven categories: Best presentation, Best tools, Best roles, Best storytelling, Participants’ award, Special award, and Best scenario.
The board game otto
The board game awards will be presented to the best board games at this year’s Fastaval in the following four categories: Best board game, Best innovation, Best communicated board game, and participants’ award.
Otto's medal of merit
The medal of merit is awarded to organisers who go the extra mile in their field, spread good cheer and serve as role models for Fastaval’s sustainable community of organisers.
The golden plunger
The golden plunger is awarded to a participant who has made a special contribution to the community and provided remarkable assistance to the volunteers, while also helping to make Fastaval an even better experience for everyone.
The honorary otto
The honorary otto is an award given to a person, group or organisation that has made an extraordinary contribution to Fastaval and related community.
