Meetle

“This is truly a puzzle game where every round forces you to make meaningful choices while keeping track of multiple elements at once. A deeply tactical game!”

Bordspelmania

“Abbates was one of my pleasant discoveries at Spellenspektakel. That positive impression only grows stronger with every new play. I can therefore highly recommend Abbates.”

Brettspiel-News

“This game could very well turn out to be a hidden gem for lovers of atmospheric board games.”

Tomb Tactics

“I don’t think I’ve played many games that combine different mechanisms in such an elegant way.”

Spellendreef

“Abbates is clearly a very well-crafted game. The combination of bidding and set collection works surprisingly well, with both mechanisms reinforcing each other and constantly challenging players to think carefully about timing, positioning, and card selection.”

Esmeralda Wolf

“The game design is remarkably cohesive and thoughtfully crafted. This gives Abbates a smooth flow and an engaging table dynamic. It is a challenging game that rewards careful decisions and tactical thinking about which strategy to pursue.”