Consumer Leisure Division

The Shelf Trial Bureau

A board game should not merely be bought. It should survive questioning. Put your candidates under the lamp and find the one most likely to become a family regular.

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Board Game Acquisition Docket

Estimate honestly, then let the bureau balance longevity against price and friction. These are not ratings of “best game.” They are predictions of which box will actually make it off your shelf.

Case principle
Plays beat promises
Est. 2004
01 / PRIORITIES

Set the brass dials

02 / EVIDENCE

Enter the suspects

Recommended actionTikal84 / 100
03 / FINDINGS

This box has earned a trial.

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