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Next Station London is a flip-and-write board game where players are tasked with redesigning London's underground network. Players connect various subway stations and tourist sites on their individual player sheets using different colored pencils across four rounds, aiming to optimize connections and score points. The game features solid replayability thanks to goal cards and offers a low-difficulty, strategy-focused experience for 1 to 4 players.

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The Verdict

based on 18 reviews

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Clever and dynamic shifting of colored pencils/objectives across rounds, providing varied gameplay experiences.
Easy to learn rules, making it highly accessible for new players and quick to teach.
Engaging and challenging strategic puzzle with interesting decisions despite its simplicity.
Quick play time and minimal downtime due to simultaneous play, suitable for a filler game.
Good production quality with a nice art style and compact, transportable box.
Potential for limited replayability after many plays due to a single map and a fixed set of cards.
Lack of direct player interaction, which may not appeal to all players.
Scoring can be slightly confusing to understand initially.
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Tabletop Games BlogArticle

The reviewer highly praises Next Station: London, considering it one of the best flip-and-write games due to its intuitive rules, immersive theme, surprising depth, and high-quality, eco-conscious components. They appreciate its balance of randomness and strategic decision-making.

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The Opinionated Gamers, Dale YuArticle

The reviewer highly recommends Next Station: London, praising its strong replayability, innovative pencil rotation, and how advanced modules enhance the experience. They appreciate its clear design and lasting appeal, despite its simultaneous solitaire nature.

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Ryan and Bethany Board Game Reviews, Ryan and BethanyVideo

This video provides a review of the flip-and-write game 'Next Station London' from Blue Orange Games. The reviewers discuss the game where players recreate the London underground system, noting their family enjoyed the experience.

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Bad At BoardgamesVideo

This video provides a concise review of Next Station London, offering insights into its gameplay and overall experience.

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The Fandomentals, Brody SheardArticle

The reviewer highly enjoys 'Next Station: London', praising it as a fast, engaging flip-and-write game with satisfying strategic depth and replayability due to its multi-route system and variants. Despite being complex for young children, it's considered a personal favorite.

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Board Game Gumbo, BJ from Board Game GumboArticle

The reviewer highly praises Next Station London as an elegant and simple flip-and-write game offering a 'just right' spatial puzzle. They found it engaging, replayable, and appreciated its clever module additions, making it a refreshing experience.

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GeekDad, Jonathan H. LiuArticle

I’ve really enjoyed playing Next Station: London, and I’m giving it the GeekDad seal of approval. I think it’s an excellent game that’s a bit of a puzzle, and one that the whole family can enjoy.

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Man vs Meeple, David & RyanVideo

Man vs Meeple discusses Next Station London, evaluating its gameplay, scoring, and appeal to various players. They share impressions on whether it perfects the flip-and-write genre and is a satisfying experience.

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Roll For Crit, Roll For CritVideo

Next Station London is a fun, light flip-and-write game with interesting twists and a good solo mode. However, scoring interconnected stations can be messy, and the review suggests players might know if it's for them without playing it.

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The Dice Tower, Tom Vasel, Chris Yi & Wendy YiVideo

Tom Vasel, Chris Yi, and Wendy Yi review the flip-and-write game Next Station: London, discussing its mechanics and gameplay. They all provide high ratings for the game.

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Love 2 Hate, Lance and Sam (Love 2 Hate)Video

The video provides a concise review of 'Next Station London,' a flip-and-write board game where players design subway routes across London. It covers the game's mechanics, objectives, and overall appeal, making it suitable for both experienced and casual board gamers.

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Zatu Games, favouritefoeArticle

We love this little train themed game. I’m keeping my inner Controller happy because my mind keeps saying “just one more game, just one more game”.

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