Underplayed Gems

Party Arena: Board Game Battler (2020)

Party Arena: Board Game Battler cover
Developer
Funture Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A quick, turn-based board game with chaotic mini-games and item-based combat, fun for a competitive but lighthearted group session.

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What players say

Players who enjoy party games find this a fun alternative to Mario Party or Pummel Party, especially for trolling friends with items and strategic board play. However, some dismiss it as a worse version of Pummel Party, and a few complain about limited content with only one board, nine mini-games, and a requirement for each player to have a controller.

Screenshots

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