73

Coordinate programmers and scientists to gather data from the depths of the ocean in this exciting under-sea science expedition game. Players plan actions, deploy bots, and manage their labs to explore the deep-sea research facility.

73

The Verdict

based on 17 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
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Deep, engaging robot-programming and action-chaining puzzle
Tense player interaction and varied strategies
Attractive components, art and modular setup
Smoother and easier to learn than it looks
Heavy, overwhelming, and prone to analysis paralysis
Point-salad scoring can feel disconnected
Fiddly setup and busy board
Theme feels weak or pasted-on to some
90
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Theology of Games, Scott FirestoneArticle

“AquaSphere is a really fun, deep game that also features a great set of components, and great looking art! This will continue to be a featured event at our game nights. What a great game!”

90
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GreyElephant Gaming, GreyElephant Gaming Video

“Number one I would highly recommend this game I absolutely love it I think it's fantastic the design is just beautiful it is very thematic like you said um compared more so than some of the other failed titles”(6:03)

90
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Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the BoardVideo

“So, I absolutely love it. Couldn't recommend this one enough. I think it's getting harder and harder to get hold of. So, you know, if you can get a copy, I'd really recommend snatching it up.”(14:08)

85
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Ryan and Bethany Board Game Reviews, Ryan and Bethany Board Game ReviewsVideo

“This game is fantastic I love it I played his offers like Ken which is still not enough I would love to play more but this is its top shelf for me I love it”(7:03)

85
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Boardgame Opinions, Boardgame OpinionsVideo

“You actually, you often got a plan few sort of actions in advance, and I really like it, engages me throughout. I'd be a big fan of this one.”(9:14)

85
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Drive Thru Games, Drive Thru GamesVideo

“I really enjoy this game, it's a lot of fun to play. It's very simple, I mean it looks really, really complicated, but it's really not once you play like a round or so.”

85
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I Slay the Dragon, FarmerLennyArticle

“The game is a good one, much better than I expected, and it’s much easier to teach than I thought. I’m not usually crazy about Stefan Feld’s games, but Aquasphere is one I have enjoyed a lot, and I think Stefan Feld’s usual fans will enjoy it even more.”

80
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Rahdo Runs Through, Rahdo Runs ThroughVideo

“Definitely enjoyed the game. Definitely want to own this. This is definitely going to go into our rotation of Feld games. We enjoy playing quite a bit. Um it just it just uh pushed us a little bit harder than the average Feld, I guess I would say.”(7:44)

80
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Meeple Mountain, David McMillanArticle

“I have nothing but praise for this game. Brilliantly imagined, brilliantly realized, Aquasphere constantly throws obstacles in your path, a test at every turn. But the biggest test of all will be playing it without a smile on your face.”

80
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Board Game Reviews by Josh, JoshArticle

“All in all, I enjoy this one the more I play it. At first it felt like you could only focus on fighting the action blender but I’ve come to appreciate how you wrangle the game and combat other players at the same time.”

80
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MarcoOmnigamer, MarcoOmnigamerVideo

“Overall this is uh a meaty Euro game not necessarily for the Casual Euro gamer but for anybody who has a serious interest interest in Euro games or in any case in general with in games that may not be very thematic but definitely have engaging mechanics with a lot of challenges and choices then definitely is a good option”(24:34)

80
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Jesta ThaRogue, Jesta ThaRogueArticle

“Aquasphere has a nice theme, pretty bits and cool gameplay. I like this one a lot.”

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