"Thrive feels like an exciting, fresh injection into the world of abstract games – one that does something significantly different, but remains as streamlined and pure as you'd want from an abstract game. If you're after a thinky abstract for two players, give this one a try."

The abstract audience is going to love it... The pond is as deep as you want to make it.

More often than expected, I find myself thinking I have my opponent cornered, only to watch them squirm out of my grasp, or sprout spiked tendrils of their own.

I can't find anything about this game that prevents me from wanting to put it back on the table right away. It's a phenomenal tabletop experience that should surprise everyone who gets it. I'm giving Thrive a score of Evolutionary.

It's a lovely abstract game... Despite having a prototype copy already I will be backing the game on Kickstarter to get additional copies for the classroom. The game provides great opportunities for students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

I would play this anytime over Onitama. I think it's going to be a good one to have around, a good replacement for Chess.

Thrive is what you would get if you reached inside of chess and turned it inside out.

I've not seen a movement mechanic like this before, and I think it's pretty unique... it's fun. I like this one a lot.

Thrive is a beautiful and easy to learn game that will bode well for both the strategic or more casual gamer. Thrive gets a 3/3 from us as it is a game we will happily pay for given the price point and what you get for the money.