Brendan Tucker, Blind Tester
I love rondel mechanisms and don't think I've seen one implemented so elegantly before, especially in a co-op game. Trying to time the meet-ups on the rondel was the funnest part of the game (the closest vibes I could compare it to is Teotihuacan which is obviously a heavy competitive euro, so getting a similar feeling from a cooperative family-weight game was really cool!). The simple set-collection also gave the appropriate dopamine release whenever you managed to scrounge together enough gems to banish a troll. The theme shone through really nicely which is exactly what you want for a family game. Really fun and well-put together!
Katie Tam, Kanvasis Games
Glimstone Grab gives the pick-up-and-deliver mechanic a whole new spin! The clockwise vs. anti-clockwise movement of the characters along with the dynamic locations are incredibly clever and really shine through in its co-operative format. I love the whimsical theme, beautifully portrayed through the artwork and thematic components - from the round game board to the sparkly gems! This is definitely one of my favourite games from Cheeky Parrot!
Matthew Thredgold, Designer of Kiitos
Great table presence and the art looks good with snappy cooperative game play. It has come a long way since I first saw it a few years ago.
Micah, Board Game Salesman, Crackerjack Toys
It looks pretty cool. I really like the artwork, it's nice and charming. I think it's going to be a great cooperative board game for the 8–10-year-old group, which is a little underrepresented. Quite challenging, it made me think of a kids' version of Pandemic, but I really enjoyed it. I didn't win, but it was still fun.
Leah Breeds
Wellycon 2024 attendees:
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I love the strategy of choosing which meeting points to save.
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Nice art. Easy to figure out the rules.
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The theme and the ease to play. It's challenging to think (using) both characters.
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I like how the trolls are named. The gems are pretty cool as well.
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A lot more depth than I thought at the beginning...replayable as well.
Delta, young fan
This game is awesome. It's also kinda challenging. But it's really good. I love it and
I cannot wait 'til it comes out.
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Glimstone Grab is a fantastic co-operative game for friends and family. Light enough to learn quickly and get playing, but with enough variety and decisions to get you thinking and talking so you can make the most of the board state at each turn.
