BoardGame Verdict
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That's Pretty Clever! (Ganz Schön Clever) is a dice-drafting, roll-and-write game. Players roll six dice, select one, and then use its value to mark off spaces on their scoresheet, aiming to create combos and maximize their score. It offers strategic depth through its clever bonus chaining while being accessible to a wide range of players.

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The Verdict

based on 24 reviews

Positive 0%
Simple rules and easy to learn gameplay
Deep strategic choices and meaningful decisions
Highly satisfying chain reactions and scoring combos
Exceptional replayability and addictive quality
Engaging for non-active players through dice sharing
Abstract theme and dry aesthetics
Flimsy or quickly consumed components (e.g., pens)
Potential for player downtime with 3-4 players
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All You Can Board, DylanVideo

The reviewer highly recommends "That's Pretty Clever!" as an excellent choice for a first date due to its ease of play, quick pace, and ability to create memorable, fun moments through its mix of luck and decision-making, making it very successful for dating introductions.

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Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the BoardVideo

The reviewer highly praises "That's Pretty Clever!" as the most addictive and replayable game among their top picks, noting its ability to make players want to continuously improve their score and discover new combinations.

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Specifically Solo, Specifically SoloVideo

The reviewer highly recommends "That's Pretty Clever!" as a foundational and enduring title within the roll-and-write genre, praising its quick gameplay, simplicity, and strategic depth stemming from its unique dice selection mechanism.

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95
Never Bored Gaming, Tom, Wes, and AaronVideo

The reviewer considers "Ganz Schon Clever" one of the best roll-and-write games they have ever played, praising its clever implementation of combos and engaging decision-making, highly recommending it to fans of the genre.

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PolygonArticleTop List

“That's Pretty Clever! received significant acclaim, winning the Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game award and being nominated for the Golden Geek Board Game of the Year, highlighting its engaging gameplay and clever mechanics that captivated players.”

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The Board Game FamilyArticle

“Absolutely! This really is a fun dice game for the whole family. It combines the luck of simple dice rolling with the decisions of which dice to score when.”

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Boardgame OpinionsVideo

The reviewer highly praises "Ganz Schön Clever" as a fabulous and exceptionally clever roll-and-write game, highlighting its blend of simple rules with strategic depth and its strong replayability across all player counts, including a compelling solo mode.

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Legends of NerdvanaVideo

The reviewer likely found "That's Pretty Clever!" to be a highly engaging and strategically satisfying roll-and-write game, appreciating its clever mechanics and replayability, as indicated by the overwhelmingly positive reception of the game across various reviews.

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Punchboard, AdamArticle

“Ganz is a great little game. It’s cheap, it’s easy, it’s fast, and it’s small. You should try it.”

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Topping the Table, Jamie HopkinsArticle

““That’s Pretty Clever!” is a captivating dice-rolling game that challenges players to make strategic decisions to maximize their scores. Its unique scoring mechanisms, diverse gameplay elements, and colorful artwork make every playthrough an exciting experience.”

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Meeple Like Us, Michael HeronArticle

“If you can keep ahead of it – avoid it – then Ganz Schon Clever is an ingenious game of real, lasting value. All it takes though is for you to spy it in the corner of your eye and you’re lost.”

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Board Game ReviewArticle

“This is a fabulous game that could be considered Yahtzee on steroids. Simple yet strategic.”

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