BoardGame Verdict
88

Wavelength is a social guessing game in which two teams compete to read each other's minds. Teams take turns rotating a dial to where they think a hidden target lies on a spectrum between two opposing concepts, like HOT-COLD. The psychic gives a clue, and the closer the team's guess is to the center of the bullseye, the more points they score.

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The Verdict

based on 43 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Sparks engaging team discussions.
High replayability with diverse spectrum cards.
Easy to learn and quick to teach.
Accommodates various player counts well.
Excellent, satisfying physical game device.
Potential player downtime.
Small text on some spectrum cards.
Device dial may shift during revelation.
Less compelling with extreme target positions.
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BoardGameBollocks, BoardGameBollocksVideo

The reviewer enthusiastically praises Wavelength, calling it an innovative and highly engaging party game that keeps all players involved. Despite minor flaws, these are easily overlooked with the right group, making it the best party game they've played in a long time, earning a 'five out of five' rating.

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100
Actualol, Jon PurkisVideo

The reviewer enthusiastically declared Wavelength as the top party game, praising its fun and simple concept, unique gameplay, and calling it the perfect modern family alternative to Cluedo that he highly recommends.

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100
Tim Chuon, Tim ChuonVideo

The reviewer highly praises Wavelength as an excellent party game that uniquely tests group chemistry through its multi-dimensional clue-giving dial mechanic, finding it less harsh than similar games and a staple in their collection.

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100
Meeple Mountain, Justin BellArticle

“Wavelength will never leave my collection, and I hope this convinces some of you that you need to own a copy too!”

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100
Bitewing GamesArticle

“I honestly can’t think of a party game better than this one. It has all the ingredients of a fantastic experience for 6+ players, where it can soar upon the winds of discussion between team members...”

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100
Board Game TipsArticleTop List

“Wavelength is a fantastic game for those who enjoy mind-reading, interpretation, and team-based guessing challenges. It's a perfect party game that combines social interaction, strategic thinking, and loads of fun.”

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95
GLHF Board Games, GLHF Board GamesVideo

The reviewers enthusiastically recommend Wavelength, calling it one of the best party games ever made due to its simple yet perfect design and universal appeal for any group.

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95
The Tabletop FamilyArticle

“Wavelength is a fantastic game! One of the most fun party games I have played in recent years and one that I am so excited to share and introduce to new people.”

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95
Board Game ReviewArticleTop List

“We played it and had an absolute blast! So much so we played it back-to-back and then the following week took it to another friends and had a similarly entertaining time with it.”

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95
Polygon, Clayton AshleyArticle

“Polygon found Wavelength to be one of the best party games they've played, highly commending its engaging design and excellent replayability.”

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93
Geeks Under Grace, Stephen HallArticle

“Geeks Under Grace highly recommends Wavelength, calling it a fantastic, hysterically fun, and radically different party game that excels in production quality, particularly its unique wheel/dial mechanism.”

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90
Board of it, Board of itVideo

The reviewer highly recommends Wavelength as a consistently enjoyable game, particularly suitable for social gatherings and parties.

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