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In Waddle, players strategically place penguins to form groups and claim fish around fishing spots to score the most points. It is a streamlined, decision-rich game featuring clever turn-order tracking and area control elements.

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The Verdict

based on 11 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Negative 0%
Quick playtime with tense, cutthroat decisions
Clever timing and scouting-ahead strategy
Small box, good value, easy scoring
Cute, smooth, clear production and play
Limited variability and possible longevity issues
Somewhat basic and forgettable for some
Reading the board is a mental load
Marble track height and cardboard penguins disappoint
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JonGetsGames, Getting GamesVideo

“I hardly recommend this game. I think it is a strict upgrade on Gypsy King, unless you desperately like those big chunky wooden pieces”(6:12)

80
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BoardGameCo, BoardGameCoVideo

“Waddle is amazing at what it's doing. I, I, I was blown away by how much I like this game for the level of cutthroat strategy that is going on here.”(9:17)

80
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Meeple Mountain, Thomas WellsArticle

“Giving players the ability to control turn order with each decision is delightful, and the game punches way above its weight.”

80
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One Board Family, Ryan GutowskiArticle

“The theme of Waddle Waddle feels fresh and the mechanics connect with the subject matter. I’m excited about how this game will connect with families and gamers in its final form.”

73
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The Dice Tower, The Dice TowerVideo

“Also, this is just a really enjoyable game. Really good bang for the buck. Um, the the marbles, it works. The scoring is easy.”(10:39)

70
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Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the BoardVideo

“I definitely recommend this one when it comes to smaller box fillers. And I'd give that one a 7 out of 10.”(22:11)

70
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The Opinionated Gamers, View all posts by Dale Yu →Article

“Waddle is a great new version of one of my favorite games – sure it’s not entirely the same, but it retains almost all of the qualities that I loved from the original and has the bonus of coming in a super small box!”

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What's Eric Playing?, EricArticle

Overall, I had fun with Waddle! I mean, the clearest thing about this game is how much I love the theme.

60
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Ryan and Bethany Board Game Reviews, Ryan and Bethany Board Game ReviewsVideo

“Besides that, it was a very, it was a fine game. It was a fun game. It just isn't a game that I'm going to remember. It was totally fine. It's just I'm not going to recall this game.”(5:56)

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Party Tails Games, Party Tails GamesVideo

“Overall, I'd play this game again. If I was giving you a score on BGG probably like a six, six and a half. I had a lot of fun, you know, I really like how it, the presence that it has here, the little unique turn order”(7:00)

40
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Purge Reviews, Purge ReviewsVideo

“I have a tough time recommending this game. I mean, maybe lighter gamers, kids, families. I— There's so many better games, so many more better moments. This isn't one that I would recommend to most people.”(5:20)

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