UnBoxBoardom Review: The Perfect Board Game Subscription for RV Life
As full-time RVers living in our converted school bus, Zach and I are always searching for compact entertainment that doesn’t take up precious storage space. When UnBoxBoardom reached out about their board game subscription service, I jumped at the chance to try something that could solve our “what do we do tonight?” dilemma.
Why We Needed UnBoxBoardom
Being on the road 24/7/365 is exciting most of the time, but even adventure-seekers get bored sometimes! We don’t have a TV in our bus, though we do stream shows on our laptop (we’re obsessed with baking and cooking shows, plus most reality TV – except dating shows, sorry!).
Our entertainment usually revolves around card games, but with just the two of us, it gets repetitive fast. We’ve been switching between Uno and Phase 10 for months, and while we’ve looked for other card games, we haven’t found anything that sparked our interest.
What Makes UnBoxBoardom Special
I absolutely love board games, and Zach enjoys games in general, so this partnership felt perfect. The truth is, we’re both incredibly competitive (Zach has been known to “creatively interpret” rules in his favor – you have to watch him! 😂). I’m excited to play these new games with our fellow skoolie friends, both adults and kids.
Here’s the thing about competitive couples and games we already know: we tend to develop our own “house rules.” I can think of four different ways I’ve played Monopoly over the years, and don’t get me started on Uno variations! Every family has their own modifications. Getting completely new games that we have to learn together should eliminate the “but that’s not how we always played it” arguments.
Well, at least initially – I’m sure one of us will suddenly “remember” rules differently after a few games!
How UnBoxBoardom Works
According to their website:
“It’s time to unplug and play! With an UnboxBoardom subscription box you can easily discover and enjoy the hottest and best new board games. The risk of buying board games that are not fun or too hard to understand is minimized because we do all the research for you. We know which are the best board games because we’ve played them with our own families.”
But this statement really sold me on the company:
“Also, because we want everyone to be able to enjoy the thrill, excitement and personal interaction from playing board games, for every 10 new board game subscription box signups, we’ll donate a board game to an organization that helps kids who can’t afford one.”
Game Selection Options
UnBoxBoardom offers two ways to receive your monthly games:
Option 1: “I Want to Be the Expert”
You get an email at the beginning of each month featuring three different games with detailed descriptions. You have 5 days to choose your preferred game.
Option 2: “Trust the Experts”
You receive a surprise game each month – perfect if you like the excitement of not knowing what’s coming!
You can switch between these options by emailing customer service before your next shipment.
Here’s a sample of last month’s game selections:
UnBoxBoardom Subscription Pricing
The Gaming Guru (Monthly Games)
Perfect for serious gamers who want new content every month.
The Casual Gamer (Bi-Monthly Games)
Ideal for couples like us who want regular variety without being overwhelmed.
Board Game Beginner (Quarterly Games)
Great for testing the waters or families who play less frequently.
All games ship on the 15th of each month (unless it falls on a Sunday).
Customer Service & Policies
What You Need to Know:
Shipping: $6 (free shipping available for first game with promotions)
Love your game? It’s yours to keep!
Don’t love your game? Contact support and they’ll make it right
Received a duplicate? For “Trust the Experts” subscribers, contact customer service within 7 days. You can return the unopened game for a replacement or refund
Don’t like the monthly selections? “Choose Your Own” subscribers can request alternatives from previous months
Customer service is responsive – they’ll work with you on any issues
My UnBoxBoardom Review: Final Thoughts
For RV living, UnBoxBoardom solves several problems: storage (one game at a time instead of buying multiple games that might disappoint), variety (no more endless Uno nights), and discovery (finding games we’d never think to try otherwise).
The company’s commitment to donating games to kids who can’t afford them adds a feel-good factor to each purchase. Plus, their flexible subscription options mean you can adjust based on how often you actually play.
As someone who loves games but hates buyer’s remorse, having experts pre-screen games for quality and fun factor is invaluable. Whether you choose your own games or trust their surprise selections, you’re getting curated content from people who actually play these games with their own families.
Bottom Line: If you’re looking for regular gaming variety without the risk of buying duds, UnBoxBoardom delivers exactly what it promises. Perfect for couples, families, or anyone wanting to expand their game collection thoughtfully.
