thamesandkosmos.co.uk Reviews 134

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4.9

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Looking at 112 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the exceptional customer service, often describing it as fantastic, speedy, and outstanding. Many people appreciate the quick response times and the helpfulness of the staff, who are often praised for their efficient and friendly assistance in resolving issues. This positive interaction often leads to a willingness to purchase more products from the company, as consumers feel valued and well-supported. However, some customers also noted issues with product quality, such as missing or duplicated components in games and kits, or parts that quickly peeled or broke. A few other people also felt that some products, despite being advertised in English, contained essential instructions or clues only in German, making them unusable.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After purchasing a board game from the UK Games Expo, I found it was missing some components. I was unable to remember the retailer used, so contacted the missing parts email mentioned in the rules... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought one of their Exit Advent calender and found books and coder missing. Email them and was contacted by Lauren from American customer services who then put me in contact with uk depo. Got message... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I lost the instructions for one their advent calendars three years ago, and it has sat taunting me ever since. I finally got round to emailing to ask if they could possibly send me a digital copy and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have played probably 20 Exit games over the years and always thoroughly enjoyed them. It amazes us how they manage to come up with new challenges! The latest one we played last weekend had an e... See more

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Thames and Kosmos UK are based in Cranbrook, Kent. We provide a fabulous selection of STEM kits and board games. We pride ourselves on our customer service.


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4.9

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Something a bit different...

We played the Exit Game: Abandoned Cabin on a wet weekend and it was a great way to pass a couple of hours. We loved that everything in — and even on — the box could become part of the puzzle. It was really cleverly thought out, and the fast-paced structure kept us moving through the game without ever feeling stuck.

We played as a group of two, which felt just right. It might have been trickier with more people, as you really need to clearly see and handle all the parts to solve the clues.

The only downside was that some of the cards needed to be cut up to progress, which meant the game couldn’t be replayed or passed on once finished. It feels like this could have been designed in a more reusable way, making it better value for money and more sustainable overall.

Still, a very enjoyable experience!

November 15, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Nea, thanks very much for your feedback. I am pleased that you enjoyed the Abandoned Cabin. Yes, these games are designed as single use, I have heard that some people save the components in bags and write on them for when to open them - however, this does mean that you may see some spoliers earlier. All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My copy of Planta Nubo came with 2…

My copy of Planta Nubo came with 2 duplicate solo tiles. I reached out to the support team and Nik immediately sent out my the missing components. Many thanks for sorting out my issue so quickly and efficiently!

November 12, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Achilleas, thanks very much for your feedback. I am pleased that you got the missing tiles you needed! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great games

Great games!
When I bought a secondhand game that was missing some elements they even sent me the parts, free of charge!

November 13, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Anneke, thanks very much for your feedback. I am pleased that you got the parts you needed! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to make a request for a missing…

I had to make a request for a missing board game component and the customer service was excellent. I received a reply straight away, and they were able to send the missing piece free of charge the same day.

November 13, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Adam, thanks very much for your feedback. Glad that you will get your missing game component swiftly! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our decoder was missing a wheel

Our decoder was missing a wheel. I emailed and a new decoder was dispatched immediately and arrived 2 days later. Very helpful and now my friends and I will have a get together with a glass of wine or 2 of wine and work out the puzzle. Thanks so much.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Sandy, thanks very much for your feedback. I am pleased we could get you all together again for wine and escape riddles! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nik at Cosmos very kindly dispatched a…

Nik at Cosmos very kindly dispatched a crucial part we accidentally broke in construction at no charge. My son is thrilled to be able to finish our Hero Robot!

November 12, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Richard, thanks very much for your feedback. I am pleased that your son can finish building the robot! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and responsive customer…

Friendly and responsive customer service! I asked about mini-expansions for The Gang and received an extremely helpful response immediately :)

November 11, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi, thanks very much for your feedback. Enjoy the promos! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great publisher, great service

I've bought their games before, and they've got a great selection that's very well priced.

I also asked them very nicely for some promos, and they very kindly shipped them to me!

A good company! Great staff!

November 10, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Ben, thanks very much for your feedback. Enjoy the promos! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Missing house from 'Covenent'

Had a missing piece from 'Covenent', Nik was super helpful and shipped the missing wooden piece out the same day. Arrived safe and sound this morning and the game is now 100% complete.

Outstanding, friendly, and speedy customer service. Highly, highly recommend!

November 10, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Steve, thanks very much for your feedback. Pleased that you got the part you required! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem with Easy Electric Circuit kit.…

We had a problem with the Motor Housing of the Easy Electric Circuit kit. I contacted Thames and Kosmos with the part numbers that seemed to be at fault and Nik identified that they were available and posted them to me at no cost by return. From telling them to receiving the parts was less than 48hrs - we have restricted delivery from the Post Office. Top rate service; could not have been happier with their service. The kit is an excellent introduction to electric circuits and was found to be easy for a 9 year old girl.

September 24, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi, thanks very much for your feedback. I am pleased that the kit has been of good value! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent after sales service

We were missing a piece of the roller coaster engineering set. I contacted them via their website and Nick responded almost immediately and offered to replace that piece without any delay and without any payment. This is outstanding and so rare these days. This type of surprise and delight builds true customer loyalty!

October 10, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi, thanks very much for your feedback, glad we could get the missing part to you to continue the construction of the Roller Coaster Engineering! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really lovely customer service

Really lovely customer service! We had lost a piece of The Gang tile and reached out to them not really thinking anything would come from it. Within days we had the missing piece come through our letterbox which means we can play our favourite game with loved ones once more! Excellent customer service, thank you!

November 1, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Sonia, thanks very much for your feedback, glad we could get the missing part to you to continue your game! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service for spares

I needed a spare 3* White Chip for The Gang, so I submit a request on their website. My query was answered quickly, and the salesperson Nik was super helpful. They sent a replacement in the post and it arrived today, all within a week of sending the request.

Great service!

November 1, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Patrick, thanks very much for your feedback, glad we could get the missing chip to you quickly! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the EXIT games

We have had over 15 EXIT games and have loved every one of them. Between the two of us it does take longer than the suggested times on the boxes but we are fine with that. Tip: do not throw away ANYTHING! You may need it. Out of all these games we have only missed one item in one game and that was replaced immediately. Hope they keep doing the games.

October 27, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Elaine, thanks very much for your feedback, its great to hear from fans of the Exit games! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer service

Incredibly prompt and helpful reply to my query about a hard-to-find product. Great service all round.

October 27, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Mark, thanks very much for your feedback, glad we could help! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service.

Great service from them.
I was missing a card from one of their games.
I sent them an email with the issue to which they replied with in an hour and sent me a replacemt card which I have just received 3 day later.

October 21, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Gavin, thanks very much for your feedback, glad we could get the missing card to you quickly! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great family time.

My family love the adventure games. We clear off the kitchen table and spend several evenings solving the adventures. It is amazing to spend quality time with our teenager that he doesn't complain about! Highly recommend.

October 23, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Sharon, thanks very much for your feedback, its great to hear that your family enjoy the Adventure Games! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Missing piece in my game

I had purchased a secondhand Kosmos game that had one piece missing. I emailed to ask to buy the missing piece and I was sent it free of charge.Nik was very friendly and the service excellent, I highly recommend this company, thanks

October 10, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi David, thanks very much for your feedback, I am pleased you got the missing part! All the best, Nik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contacted this company for some parts

Contacted this company for some parts , so helpful , quick response and quick delivery

October 20, 2025
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Reply from thamesandkosmos.co.uk

Hi Emma, thanks very much for your feedback, glad we could get the parts to you quickly! All the best, Nik

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