Centrix, the social strategy board game from Analog Game Studios, has been awarded the 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' designation, highlighting its appeal to both casual and strategic players
Centrix, a social strategy board game published by Analog Game Studios, has been officially recognised with the 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' designation. This annual accolade is reserved for tabletop games that stand out to American Mensa's panel of judges, who assess titles for originality, engaging mechanics and broad player appeal. The recognition places Centrix among a select group of games endorsed by a society known for its focus on intelligence and critical thinking.
What the Mensa Designation Means
The 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' label is not given lightly. Each year, American Mensa hosts the Mind Games competition, where members evaluate a wide range of new board and card games. Only a handful receive the recommendation, which signals to players that the game has been tested by a discerning audience and found to offer both challenge and enjoyment. For Centrix, this endorsement follows a year in which it has also won the Sparks Play Strategy Toy and Game award, further cementing its reputation within the tabletop community.
Centrix Gameplay and Design
Centrix is designed for two to six players and is built around a distinctive seven-level terraced pyramid board, featuring six independently rotatable rings. The gameplay revolves around spatial reasoning and intuitive strategy, with players racing to move three pawns to the stationary top level by rotating rings and playing colour-coded cards. The board's constant movement ensures that no two sessions play out identically, and the rules are intended to be accessible for players aged eight and up. Each game typically lasts around twenty minutes, making it suitable for both family and hobbyist settings.
Release, Distribution and International Expansion
Centrix is currently available through Analog Game Studios and selected retailers across North America, with US distribution handled by Quartermaster Direct and Bridge Distribution. In July 2026, a Chinese-language edition titled 环环争先 was launched in partnership with Yaofish, marking the game's entry into the Chinese market. The international release follows a period of growing recognition for the title, which has now been validated by both industry awards and Mensa's recommendation.
The Mensa Mind Games programme is one of the most respected board game competitions in North America, with its recommendations often influencing purchasing decisions among players seeking games that combine originality, challenge and replayability. The 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' designation is intended to help consumers identify titles that have been independently assessed for quality and enjoyment, rather than relying solely on publisher claims or marketing material.
Board games that receive this recognition have typically demonstrated a balance of accessible rules, strategic depth and replay value. For players, the Mensa label can serve as a useful indicator when choosing new games, especially in a crowded market where independent validation is increasingly valued.
