Below is a compilation of Usolli reviews from all over the globe assessing Usolli from its theme, mechanics, and overall gameplay experience. Reviews are grouped into video and text categories for your convenience.
Featured Review: Usolli is about performing salah, the five daily prayers of Islam, amid the hustle and bustle of modern life. It’s lighthearted but earnest, sweet and funny and focused wholly on personal action. Read the full review by Dan Thurot aka Space-Biff!
Video Reviews
- Tarbiyah Games has it on their must-play list!
- Keith of Cutlass Boardgames says it has gorgeous art.
- Pedro of Boardgames Herald thinks it’s rare for people and games to accurately represent Islamic faith, heritage and culture.
- Daniel of Board Game Addict UK says the core mechanics is really fun!
- Zara of Beduin Culture and her family were delighted to find that it aligns perfectly with Salah teachings.
- [French with English subtitles] Jonathan of Gros Big Gaming notes that is has a good dose of strategy.
- [French with English subtitles] A shorter 2 min preview by Jonathan.
- And Jovan of Board Games Land concludes that it’s simply a must try!
- [Japanese with English auto-translate captions] Yoshi_shindo livestreamed the unboxing and thought says that it’s a well thought out game, educational for everyone, and can be picked up by any one!
Text Reviews
- Dan Thurot aka Space-Biff! finds out that Usolli is a warm expression of belief, gentle and colorful and inviting!
- Dave of Planet Dave reckons it’s a fun puzzle, particularly in solo mode.
- YogiBearandDelaware is really happy to have this game!
- [English and Italian] Matteo critically analyses whether the theme is overdone, and concludes it’s a well-crafted game.
- [English and Vietnamese] Ken, an ESL teacher, sees it as a fantastic resource when discussing religions and cultural practices with students.
- Chris of BoardGameNerd observes that the prayer mechanics integrate naturally as point-scoring opportunities rather than feeling preachy.
- Daniel of Board Game Addict UK agrees that it’s educational, accessible and a fun set collection game.