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5.0/10
How we read this review
Developers react to a fast speedrun of their game; no evaluation of the product itself
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Slay the Spire
Est. tax $9.11 for 43215 (Ohio average) · Shipping set by Contention Games at checkout · 2 listings at 1 stores
| Component Count | Over 730 cards, 4 minis, 50 plastic cubes, 113 tokens |
|---|---|
| Includes | 2 map boards, 1 merchant board, 4 player boards, 1 die |
| Language | English |
| Players | 1-4 |
| Playing Time | 150 minutes |
| Recommended Age | 12+ |
About this item
- Self-contained retail edition with all core components and no expansions required for immediate play.
- Cooperative deckbuilding: Encourages teamwork and strategic planning as players build and evolve their decks
- Multiple playstyles: Each player assumes a unique role with distinct abilities and play strategies
- Richly detailed components: Includes minis, cards, art sleeves, and tokens for an immersive experience
- Self-contained set: All necessary components included for instant play without additional purchases
- Adventure and relic collection: Players explore, battle, and collect relics to progress through the game
Why it scores 7.2: Good, from 6 sources. Strongest on quality. Early estimate: more sources will firm it up. See the breakdown
Every store selling it
2 listings at 1 stores, lowest first. Ask the stores what shipping to 43215 costs to see who is cheapest at the door.
How it scores
Good · likely 6.1 to 8.3 · low confidence
From 5 video reviews, 19 community posts.
Your score
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By what matters
Quality8 reviews · what they said9.1
- Ranked among the most essential games of all time YouTube comment on IGN
- Base game plus mods makes it infinitely replayable YouTube comment on IGN
- Easily the best digital card video game the reviewer has played Upper Echelon
Ease of use1 review · what they said8.5
- Chapter on beginner friendliness and UI excellence suggests the game is easy to pick up Indie Game Oasis
Durability1 review · what they said8.8
- Hundreds of hours played suggests sustained replay value YouTube comment on IGN
Value for moneyprice against similar products4.2
By source
Video reviews4 sources · 49% of the score9.0
Community discussion13% of the score3.9
Lab and expert tests5% of the score5.0
Out of 10. Each source is weighted by how reliable it is, how much data it has and how recent it is; sponsored videos count half, and the brand’s own videos don’t count. How the score works
Reviews and videos
Indie Game Oasis
9.0/10
How we read this review
Video explains why players keep returning; praises beginner-friendliness and UI excellence
You'll Never Quit Slay the Spire. Here's WhyUpper Echelon
9.2/10
How we read this review
Calls it the best digital card game they have played
The Best Card Game I Have Ever Played - Slay The Spire - Indie Spotlight #72kliksphilip
9.2/10
How we read this review
Calls it a great, brilliant, amazing game and one of their favourites
Slay the Spire Review - One of my FavouritesIGNSponsored by the brand
5.0/10
How we read this review
IGN review on PC by Tom Marks; body text gives no verdict; publisher disclosure
Slay the Spire ReviewCommunity
Comment about developers' speedrun achievement joke; no judgment of the game
YouTube comment on IGNCommunity
Praises developers for not patching speedrun-friendly behavior; not a verdict on quality
YouTube comment on IGNCommunity
Comment on current speedrun world record times; no judgment of the game
YouTube comment on IGNCommunity
Former speedrunner jokes about the speedrun tech; no verdict on the game
YouTube comment on IGNCommunity
One of favorite games of all time; base game plus mods infinitely replayable
YouTube comment on IGNCommunity
Joke that closing the game is the hardest feat; implies it is very engaging
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Product description
Slay the Spire: The Board Game, includes: -4 Minis -Over 730 cards -Over 500 Art Sleeves -2 Map Boards -1 Merchant Board -4 Player Boards -1 Die -50 plastic cubes -Over 113 tokens Slay the Spire: The Board Game is licensed from Mega Crit, LLC. Products presented here are in development and subject to licensor approval. The final appearance, materials, and contents are subject to change.
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