Mysterium Review – Who Knew Dying Was This Much Fun?
Reading a dead ghost’s mind gets tricky when their clues look like abstract fever dreams. A great board game hampered by an overly long setup.
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Communication
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Okey Dokey Review – I REALLY Want to Play Green!
This animal orchestra hits a flat note. A light, adorable card-sorting co-op that loses all replay value once you crack the puzzle.
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Crosstalk Review – Dropping Players Into the Deep End of Word Games and Hoping They Can Swim
Clear as mud, by design. A sneaky battle of hidden clues that rewards big brains, provided your group can stomach the downtime.
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Concept Review – Why This Award-Winner Is A Brilliant Idea That Isn’t Much Fun
A great concept on paper, but a complete flop at the table. A slow, inconsistent puzzle that never really delivers on its promise.
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Monikers Review – The Smartest Way to Act Completely Stupid
Act out ridiculous pop-culture prompts without saying a word. A full-on escalating party game guaranteed to leave the table in hysterics.
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Muse Review – Finding Out Your Friends Don’t Know What Crabs Sound Like
Hum, pose, or name a book to guide your team toward a card with surreal art. A clever, travel-friendly party game that hand-holds clue-givers.
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Hanabi Review – A Brilliant Design Ruined by Human Nature
Hold your hand backwards and rely on vague colour clues from other players to build a fireworks display. A logic puzzle that invites cheating.