Next Station London (2022)

“Next Station: London stands out as a thoughtfully designed board game that combines strategic planning with a love for one of the world's most famous cities. This game is perfect for those who enjoy strategy games with a real-world connection, offering both a challenging and educational experience as players reimagine the veins of London's historic underground system.”

“In my view, Next Station: London is on track to be one of the best games in this overcrowded genre – but let me stop with my escalating puns and explain why I have come to this conclusion.”

“Next Station: London is another XXX and write from Mr. Dunstan that appeals to me. Despite having a single unchanging layout on the score sheet the game still feels different enough each time it has hit the table so far.”

The reviewers found Next Station London to be an exceptionally enjoyable flip-and-write game, praising its engaging gameplay, perfect play duration, and the added replayability provided by its mini-expansions. They highly recommend it, especially for fans of the genre.

The reviewer found 'Next Station London' to be a simple yet addictive and relaxing game that plays well at all player counts, including solo. They particularly enjoyed the London Underground theme and the satisfying experience of creating a unique map, consistently having a good time while playing.

The reviewer finds 'Next Station London' pretty fantastic, highlighting the clever use of different colored pencils and the dynamic, tactical, and highly variable gameplay it creates with each playthrough.

“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.”

The reviewer highly praises Next Station London as a quick, fun, and accessible spatial puzzle that offers surprising strategic depth for a small, portable filler game, making it satisfying for various types of players.

“Really, it’s the Goldilocks principle. Not too shallow, not too deep, just right. As soon as you finish one game, you just want to set it up and try again, thinking you can squeeze a few more points here and there if only the cards will flip just right.”

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Next Station London as a fantastic flip-and-write game that is small, portable, quick to learn and play, yet offers interesting and addictive choices, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all player counts.

“I actually think Next Station: London is one of my favorites due to the fact you are making 4 routes, they interact with each other, and the game doesn’t run too long.”

The reviewer found "Next Station London" to be captivating and charming, praising its free-form and open nature, as well as the satisfying bonus points awarded for connecting subway lines.