Board Game Reviews

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High Ground: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

High Ground Review

High Ground surprised me! The game served up clever tactics, wild shoves, and lots of laughs. If you enjoy friendly chaos and smart moves, this one's a blast—just watch your back and your pieces.

Barony: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Barony Review

Barony is the game where brains beat luck every time. Simple rules, tight strategy, and a medieval look that even my cat found fascinating—if you like smart games, Barony delivers the goods (and some ruthless moments).

Francis Drake cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Francis Drake Review

Francis Drake makes you feel like a sneaky sea captain, racing for loot and glory. With clever planning, tense choices, and a pinch of luck, it's a swashbuckling adventure my friends wanted to play again.

boop.: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

boop. Review

boop. surprised me with clever strategy and pure cuteness. Don't let those tiny kittens fool you—this game packs real brain burn. If you love thinky games that don’t last all night, you’ll be hooked. Just don’t actually boop your friends.

Cyrano: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Cyrano Review

Cyrano brought out my inner poet and had my friends in stitches as we battled with rhymes. If you like laughter and a sprinkle of silliness, this one's a winner—just don’t expect deep strategy or much fairness.

Escape from Atlantis: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Atlantis Review

Atlantis is a wild ride of sharks, sea monsters, and boat-thievery. It’s not for sore losers or control freaks, but perfect for laughs and backstabbing—just don’t get too attached to your swimmers.

Opera: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Opera Review

Opera made me feel like a sneaky music master—no dice rolling, just pure outwitting my friends. The artwork is classy and the strategy runs deep. Great for thinkers, maybe not so much for the impatient.

Orient Express - Orient Express, Rio Grande Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Orient Express Review

Orient Express serves up clever mysteries, snazzy artwork, and a good laugh or two, all while making you feel like a real detective—unless you get shown up by your little cousin. Highly recommended for clue chasers!

The Colonists: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

The Colonists Review

The Colonists is a beast of a board game—it rewards planners, not gamblers. Set aside your weekend, gather your most patient pals, and prepare for a satisfying, brain-burning empire building marathon. Bring snacks, bathroom breaks, and possibly an alibi.

Vortex: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Vortex Review

Vortex is a whirlwind of wild spins, bold art, and the perfect amount of chaos for game night. Strategy fans might frown at the luck, but it's hard not to giggle when the board flips your perfect plan.