Next Station London (2022)
(2022)Blue Orange (EU), Blue Orange Games
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.
The Verdict
based on 18 reviews
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.
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.
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.
This video provides a concise review of Next Station London, offering insights into its gameplay and overall experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Tabletop Tolson video reviews the nominees for the 2023 Spiel des Jahres award, including Next Station London, ultimately revealing the reviewer's top choice for Game of the Year. It offers a comparative look at the games.
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”.
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.
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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