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Board Game Reviews from Japan

Explore family games, strategy titles, and solo adventures with reviews, ratings, and availability information from Tokyo's gaming community.

1,200+ Games Reviewed
50+ Local Stores
Weekly New Reviews
Board games and dice on wooden table

Featured Reviews

Board game components

Wingspan: Oceania Expansion

9.2 Review Score

An expansion that adds depth to engine-building gameplay with Australian bird illustrations and new mechanics.

Strategy board game setup

Cascadia

8.7 Review Score

Family strategy game combining tile placement and wildlife scoring with Pacific Northwest theme.

Fantasy board game with miniatures

Mage Knight Ultimate Edition

9.5 Review Score

Solo adventure experience with strategy elements and replayability in a fantasy setting.

Curated Recommendations

Games available from partner stores in Japan

Colorful tile-laying board game

Azul

¥4,850

Tile-laying game suitable for families. Available at Tokyo stores.

Complex strategy board game

Spirit Island

¥9,750

Cooperative strategy game with reverse tower defense mechanics.

Adventure board game with cards

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

¥7,650

Dungeon crawler for solo and small group adventures.

Two-player puzzle board game

Patchwork

¥2,950

Two-player puzzle game with tile placement mechanics.

Upcoming Releases

March 2025

Frosthaven

The highly anticipated sequel to Gloomhaven arrives in Japan.

April 2025

Ark Nova: Marine Worlds

Major expansion adding aquatic animals and new mechanics.

May 2025

Wingspan Asia

Third expansion featuring birds from across Asia.

Price Tracking

Price information from Japanese retailers

Regular Updates

Price information updated from retailers

Price Alerts

Notifications when games reach target prices

Stock Tracking

Information about store availability

Local Store Finder

Tokyo street with game stores

Yellow Submarine Akihabara

1.2km away • Open until 22:00

245 games in stock

Hobby Station Shibuya

2.8km away • Open until 21:30

180 games in stock

Role & Roll Station

3.5km away • Open until 21:00

320 games in stock

Expert Analysis

Family Game Coverage

Reviews of games suitable for family game nights, with age recommendations and complexity information.

Strategy Game Reviews

Coverage of euro games and strategy titles with gameplay insights and mechanics analysis.

Solo Mode Coverage

Reviews of solo gaming experiences, including AI opponents and campaign modes.

Data-Driven Ratings

40%
Expert Review
30%
Community Feedback
20%
Market Performance
10%
Replayability Data

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