Boardgame Cafe

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Boardgame Cafe is a single player casual management game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Become the supreme tycoon in the exciting world of board game business!

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game is fun and offers a refreshing change from typical games, with enjoyable café upgrades and board game mechanics.
The visuals and music are appealing, creating a cozy atmosphere that many players appreciate.
The developers seem to have put a lot of love into the game, and it is praised for being exactly what it advertises.

Progression is heavily hindered by slow grinding and numerous paywalls, making it difficult to advance without spending real money.
The game suffers from poor translations and grammar issues, which can detract from the overall experience, especially in word puzzles.
Many players experience bugs that prevent them from progressing or even loading the game, leading to frustration.

monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The monetization in the game is criticized for being poorly balanced, with some players labeling it a cash grab, while others appreciate the absence of intrusive ads. Overall, the monetization strategy seems to detract from the gameplay experience, despite the game's strong music and cozy atmosphere.
- “This is a pretty decent game marred by poor translation and awful monetization.”
- “Lame little cash grab.”
- “The only ads are if you want stuff.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and fun, with a cozy atmosphere and high-quality music, though it suffers from a lack of balance between gameplay and monetization. While the gameplay is easy and engaging, improvements are needed in English translations. Players appreciate the absence of an energy system, allowing for uninterrupted play.
- “The English translations need improvement, but the gameplay is very fun and you can tell a lot of passion went into it.”
- “Time killing 10/10 music 10/10 gameplay 8/10 cozy 10/10 no stupid ads 200/10”
- “The gameplay is really easy.”
- “It's rare for me to find a game like this that doesn't tie the main gameplay loop to an energy system.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall experience, with users rating it a perfect 10/10. However, some players express frustration with the game's inability to allow background music or podcasts, indicating a desire for more flexibility in audio options. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the cozy atmosphere and gameplay enjoyment.
- “The characters, the music, it's all in there.”
- “Time killing 10/10 music 10/10 gameplay 8/10 cozy 10/10 no stupid ads 200/10”
- “If I can't play a podcast or music in the background, I'm never playing the game.”
- “I hate apps that forcibly close your music upon opening, like you are not that important, shut yourself up instead.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a clever and unique storytelling approach, enhanced by engaging conversations among characters familiar with popular games. Its narrative is complemented by merge mechanics, idle gameplay, and tycoon elements, creating a distinctive experience.
- “A unique game with clever storytelling that features engaging conversations among players of the 'well-known' games, combined with merge aspects, idle play, and tycoon elements.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals, showcasing impressive detail and artistry that enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “The visuals are absolutely stunning.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking and truly immersive.”
- “The art style is incredibly detailed and vibrant.”