BoardGame Verdict
87

Tag Team is an auto battler combined with a deck-building game where players draft two fighters from twelve available characters, each with unique techniques. Players build their decks over the course of the game and execute sequences of attacks automatically in this arcade fighting-inspired experience.

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The Verdict

based on 30 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Unique and fun gameplay that blends auto-battling and deck-building.
Simple to teach and quick to play, with games lasting around 10-15 minutes.
High level of variability and replayability due to the 12 different fighters and their combinations.
Quality components and clear art and iconography that make the game easy to understand.
Engaging, fast-paced rounds with minimal downtime.
The memory aspect of needing to recall your opponent's card order can be a drawback for some players.
May be too light or unpredictable for gamers seeking a purely strategic experience.
Some games can feel one-sided if a player falls behind early.
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One Board Family, Ryan GutowskiVideo

The reviewer highly praises Tag Team as an exceptional two-player card game, highlighting its blend of auto-battling and deck-building, its ability to foster fighter synergies, and its quick playtime that encourages multiple rounds in a single sitting.

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95
Board Game Rundown, Cardboard_RJVideo

The reviewer highly praises 'Tag Team' for its quick, accessible gameplay, engaging and balanced characters, and the strategic depth offered by card order and team synergies. Despite a minor criticism regarding the game's small component size, it's considered an excellent and fast-paced two-player experience.

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95
Shelf GamerArticle

“Man, I love Tag Team. It feels like the 2-player card duel game I've been looking for all these years.”

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95
Grant Lyon, Grant LyonVideo

The reviewer enthusiastically praises 'Tag Team' as a fantastic, tactical, and combo-driven two-player board game, highlighting its quick 5-10 minute playtime, ease of teaching to new players, and engaging standoff mechanic as a perfect filler game.

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95
The Opinionated Gamers, Dale YArticle

“I have found this to be a fun challenge, both in playing my actual opponent as well as the challenge to get my two characters in each game to work together as best I can.”

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90
Tantrum House, Cardboard_RJVideo

The reviewer highly praises "Tag Team" as an approachable, fast-paced, and engaging game with unique and balanced characters, making it easy to get to the table and enjoy quickly despite minor issues with tiny components.

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90
Allies or EnemiesVideo

The reviewer highly praised Tag Team as an engaging two-player card game, noting its successful combination of auto-battling and deck-building mechanics, and highlighting its strategic depth compared to similar games like Challengers.

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90
TerreDice Games, Ryan and Bethany (TerreDice Games)Video

The reviewer was pleasantly surprised by Tag Team, finding it to be a unique and highly enjoyable two-player battle game with diverse characters, which they intend to keep in their collection.

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90
Man vs Meeple, Man vs MeepleVideo

The reviewers found 'Tag Team' to be a highly enjoyable, fast-paced game that generates exciting anticipation during gameplay. They praised its quick play sessions and portability, making it an excellent choice for playing in diverse social environments.

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90
Tabletop TolsonVideo

The reviewer praises Tag Team as a great two-player auto-battler, highlighting its unique twist and the engaging process of building synergies between fighters from diverse decks, each with their own techniques and special moves.

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90
The Cardboard Herald, Eric (The Cardboard Herald)Video

The reviewer highly praises 'Tag Team' for its distinctive two-character gameplay, engaging and diverse cast of characters, and terrific artwork. While some matches might feel a little too quick, this is presented as a minor issue given the overall enjoyable experience.

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90
The Dice Tower, Tom Vasel, Joey Evans, and Zee GarciaVideo

The reviewers found 'Tag Team' to be a lightning-fast card game that is simple yet complimentary, offering a lot of fun through drafting characters and discovering effective combos.

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90
Liege of Games, Chris from Liege of GamesVideo

The reviewer from Liege of Games considers 'Tag Team' to be an outstanding and accessible auto-battler/deck-builder, praising its unique mechanics, crazy combinations, and tactical depth.

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90
Ryan and Bethany Board Game Reviews, Ryan and BethanyVideo

The reviewers were pleasantly surprised by Tag Team, finding it to be a distinct and enjoyable auto-battler deck-building game that successfully differentiates itself from similar titles. They particularly appreciated its unique approach to mixing characters and battle mechanics, noting it stood out from other games in the genre they've played.

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90
Shut Up & Sit Down, Shut Up & Sit DownVideo

The game 'Tag Team' is lauded as a thrilling and engaging two-player experience, offering satisfying combat with dynamic combos and strategic parries.

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90
The Tabletop FamilyArticleTop List

“Tag Team captures the thrill of classic fighting games in a fast, card-driven format perfect for two. It’s flashy, fun, and brimming with energy.”

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90
Zatu Games, Paul WebsellArticle

“For myself, it might be my favourite game of 2025, and an instant favourite in my ever expanding collection of board games.”

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90
Board Game Hangover, Board Game HangoverVideo

The reviewer highly praises Tag Team as a fast, tactical, and enjoyable two-player board game, highlighting its simple rules and engaging combo-driven action as reasons why it could be considered one of the best for 2025.

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88
What's Eric Playing?, EricArticle

“Overall, I think Tag Team is excellent. Every play of Tag Team has been exciting and compelling for me, and I can’t wait to try it again soon.”

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85
One Stop Coop Shop, MikeVideo

The reviewer highly praises Tag Team for its diverse and engaging characters, along with its intriguing deck-building mechanics, which provide significant variety and quick gameplay in a small package.

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85
Board Game Gumbo, BJArticle

“What juicy decisions! They are small, but brilliant additions to the game.”

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85
Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekVideo

The reviewer found Tag Team to be a highly strategic auto-battler board game, offering a more engaging experience compared to similar titles.

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80
The Brothers Murph, Nick and UlrikVideo

The reviewers found 'Tag Team' to be a pretty cool and fast-paced game that plays quickly, making the swingy card draws feel acceptable. While one reviewer wasn't keen on the memory aspect, the overall sentiment was positive for a quick and engaging experience.

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80
Meeple Mountain, Andrew LynchArticle

“This system is very good. There are no turns, so neither player gets bored, and there are no decisions during the fight itself, which keeps things punchy.”

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80
Board Game QuestArticle

“Tag Team is another win for designers Gricha German and Corentin Lebrat. The gameplay is both unique and a to of fun.”

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80
BoardGameCo, BoardGameCoVideo

The reviewer found 'Tag Team' to be a very well-executed, fast-paced, and easy-to-play auto-battling deck builder that successfully captures the essence of the genre, despite acknowledging its lighter strategic depth and shorter play sessions.

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75
Board Game Casual, Cardboard_RJVideo

The reviewer found Tag Team to be an engaging and approachable two-player auto-battler with unique and balanced characters, praising its quick setup and play. However, they noted that the production quality, particularly the tiny and fiddly components, and some unclear card wording prevented it from achieving a higher score.

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75
The Boardgame Drafthouse, RJ (The Boardgame Drafthouse)Video

The reviewer praised Tag Team as an easy-to-learn and approachable game with engaging, balanced characters and satisfying card-stacking mechanics, though noted that the production quality and tiny components hold it back from a higher score.

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70
Tabletop Turtle, Cardboard_RJVideo

The reviewer praises 'Tag Team' for being easy to learn and teach, its quick setup and play, and engaging, balanced characters that truly feel like a team. However, they note that the game's components are very small and some organization attempts are frustrating.

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TabletoppingArticle

“Tag Team – Reading the Fight Before It Happens.”

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