84

Things in Rings is a clever party game and competitive Venn diagram experience where players try to figure out the secret 'rules' of overlapping rings by playing object cards. Guessers place cards in the diagram to uncover the subjects of each ring, racing to be the first to empty their hand.

84

The Verdict

based on 19 reviews

Positive 0%
Clever Venn diagram deduction mechanics
Quick and accessible rules
Engaging and satisfying puzzle-solving
Entertaining Knower role
Limited long-term card variety
Uneven scaling at lower player counts
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BoardGameCo, Alex RadcliffeVideo

The reviewer examines the deduction mechanics and gameplay of Things in Rings, highlighting how players race to place object cards into a Venn diagram based on secret category rules.

90
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Brains On Games, Dr. Brian McDonaldVideo

The reviewer highlights how the game turns a Venn diagram into a snappy, engaging deduction puzzle. It offers satisfying moments of logical deduction while remaining light and approachable.

90
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Foster the Meeple, Foster the MeepleVideo

The reviewers enjoy the clever puzzle mechanics and brain-burning deduction of Things in Rings, highlighting its unique Venn-diagram style gameplay. They find it a rewarding and satisfying challenge despite how much it makes their brains hurt.

90
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ThinkerThemer, Amy & Maggie (ThinkerThemer)Video

The reviewers thoroughly enjoy this deduction party game, highlighting how fun it is to reverse-engineer hidden rules within a Venn diagram. They praise the compact design and the surprisingly entertaining 'Knower' role, while noting minor caveats regarding rule depth and scaling.

90
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Meeple and the MooseArticle

Things in Rings is a delightful party game where players deduce hidden Venn diagram categories by placing item cards. The reviewer especially praises the cooperative variant for fostering engaging discussions and delivering a satisfying reveal.

90
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Hungry Gamer, William BrownVideo

The reviewer shares a surprisingly enthusiastic take on this Venn diagram-based deduction game, praising its clever puzzle-solving and engaging gameplay loop despite initial skepticism.

90
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Never Bored Gaming, Tom and WesVideo

The reviewer thoroughly enjoys the deduction puzzle of placing item cards into overlapping Venn diagram rings. They highlight how clever and entertaining the gameplay feels when figuring out the hidden rules.

88
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What's Eric Playing?, EricArticle

Things in Rings is a clever and approachable party game blending Venn diagrams, word play, and deduction. The reviewer praises the Dr. Seuss-style art and fun logic puzzles, though notes some minor gripes with card organization and the two-player variant.

85
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Space-Biff!, Dan ThurotArticle

Things in Rings is a funny and frustrating party game about sorting subjective items into overlapping categories. While its fuzzy definitions can lead to maddening moments, leaning into the messiness makes for a uniquely charming and human experience.

85
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Before You Play, Before You PlayVideo

The reviewers enjoy this deduction party game, highlighting how satisfying it is to figure out the secret rules of the Venn diagram rings despite occasional confusion.

85
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Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekVideo

The reviewer finds this light deduction and party game to be a clever and engaging puzzle, praising its snappy gameplay and fun logical challenge.

80
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Tabletop Turtle, Tabletop TurtleVideo

The reviewer places the game into a specific tier within a large roundup of 2024 releases, highlighting its overall standing and gameplay style compared to other titles.

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