Jewel Box Board Game Review

 

Jewel Box

Players: 2-4

Play Time: 15-20 min

Ages: 8+  (could probably go a little younger.

Overview:

 In Jewel Box, you roll a die to select different types/colors of beetles for your collection from a central log. The beetles are placed in a 4x4 grid, with each colored type scoring in a different way.

Review:

The components of this game are wonderful! The first time I played, we spent a long time oo-ing and ah-ing over the cool looking beetles (a sentence I never thought I would write). The tiles are thick and sturdy, as is the central playing board. I also think it is my favorite die of any of my games. The only thing missing was a player sheet. The game isn’t overly complicated, but a score sheet that breaks the score down by color would have been helpful. We just did it ourselves on paper.

Gameplay is simple and can be explained in just a few minutes. The game itself moves quickly, as well, making it easy to play multiple games in a row or include it with others on game night. Nothing about the mechanics is groundbreaking, but I feel like it is a well designed, enjoyable game that I could play with a wide variety of people. The whole thing is beautifully made and its simplicity will allow it to be played easily and often. It's a nice one to have in the collection.

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