Cricket Champions

Nice game

We have had a lot of fun playing. The only thing which would be better if there was a way to adjust or calibrate the game to do a T20 mode or a Test mode, for instance. With the 6 dice and the 5 rounds, we've reached a slight tactical stasis where the batting team just needs to have 0-1 wicket-protection dice and then just slog it for the biggest numbers possible. And it ends up being a bit of a roll-off.

We've created our own variation where teams have specific batters and bowlers and based on the quality of the batters you get a specific number of dice. Then each bowler gets a limited number of overs and once the batter is out, he's out... which increases the risk reward dynamic.

What makes this great is that it doesn’t try to be a simulation. It just captures the vibe — sixes, wickets, big chases, shock losses. If you love the sport, you’ll appreciate how tight and punchy this feels.

Finally a cricket game that’s not just trivia or stats. It’s actually fun.

I’ve played other cricket-themed games before but they feel slow or too stats-heavy. Cricket Champions is different — fast, exciting, and easy to teach. We finished our first match in 30 minutes and immediately wanted to play again.