86

Jungo is a light, fast-paced card-shedding and ladder-climbing game where players try to be the first to get rid of their cards by playing combos and enhancing their hand. A unique restriction of the game is that players cannot sort or rearrange the cards in their hand, making hand management a clever and engaging tactical puzzle.

86

The Verdict

based on 10 reviews

Positive 0%
Quick and snappy playtime
Engaging un-reorderable hand constraint
Highly portable small-box design
Accessible rules for families
High luck element in initial card deals
Light strategy may lack depth for heavy gamers
100
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Meeple Mountain, Justin BellArticle

Jungo is a fast-paced, highly accessible card shedding game that plays well at any player count and appeals strongly to both kids and adults, though the box is unnecessarily large.

90
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Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekVideo

The reviewer praises Jungo as a streamlined, highly engaging card-shedding game that offers a faster and more satisfying experience than Scout.

90
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Board Game Animal, JustinVideo

The reviewer examines Jungo, a card shedding game, highlighting its streamlined mechanics and engaging gameplay as a strong alternative in its genre.

85
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The Opinionated Gamers, Dale YuArticle

The reviewer praises Jungo for shifting to a single-winner format that speeds up play and increases pressure, though panel members remain somewhat divided with ratings ranging from neutral to love it.

85
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MarcoOmnigamer, MarcoOmnigamerVideo

The reviewer examines Jungo, a compact card-shedding game featuring hand-management restrictions. He highlights its snappy pacing and tactical depth, ultimately recommending it as an engaging experience.

85
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Geeks Under Grace, Stephen HallArticle

The reviewer found Jungo to be a simple, snappy, and fun ladder-climbing game that stands out as the easiest of its kind to get into, featuring an entertaining push-and-pull dynamic.

82
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The Tabletop FamilyArticleTop List – #5

Jungo is praised as a freshly released and easily taught ladder-climbing card game that features simple, pure mechanics comparable to Scout and Odin.

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80
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The Dice Tower, Tom Vasel and Chris YiVideo

The reviewers enjoy this fast-paced card shedding game, highlighting its clever hand-management choices and tactical card-reclaiming mechanics, though they note it can feel light and chaotic.

80
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The Family Gamers, Andrew SmithArticle

Jungo is a charming, accessible entry-level ladder-climbing card game that favors loose, fun mechanics over strict strategy. The reviewer recommends it as a great family activity, especially at three or four players.

75
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