LEGO Party feels like one of those inevitabilities. LEGO has done it all: superheroes, Star Wars, racing, open worlds, and even games based on their own movies. Who knew a great party game was sitting right there the whole time? What’s surprising isn’t that it exists. It’s how good it actually is. LEGO Party could’ve coasted on the licenses alone, slapped some minifigures on a board, and called it a day. Instead, it feels like a careful rethink of the formula. Familiar enough to jump right in, but different enough that it earns its spot on the shelf.
The biggest statement comes before you even hit the board.

Character customization is absurdly generous right from the start. Instead of looking through some staple mascots every round, you’re building your own LEGO avatar. Everything down to the hair, hats, weird face prints, goofy accessories, it’s all there. And it’s not shallow. The more you play and level up, the more you unlock, which keeps you going back to see... Read more