Board Game Reviews

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Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand turns my friends into poker-faced outlaws, quick on the draw and quicker to blame luck for losing. Fun for theme lovers, but expect some wild, random twists. Bring your best hat and your worst poker face.

Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand slaps a cowboy hat on your head and dares you to outwit your friends. With smart mechanics and rowdy showdowns, it's a quick game that rewards clever play way more than dumb luck.

Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand throws you into a wild-west shootout with fast turns and lots of bluffing. Fun art, quick games, and loads of laughs, but luck sometimes calls the shots. Great for groups who like chaos!

Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand pulls you into a rootin'-tootin' showdown of bluffing and quick thinking. Great art, fun theme, but beware—luck can shoot you in the foot just as fast as your friends can.

Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand brings Wild West chaos to your table with quick rounds and lots of bluffing. Luck plays a big part, but it's a rootin’ tootin’ good time—just don’t expect a serious strategy showdown.

Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand feels like a fast western standoff—tense card plays, clever tactics, and just enough grit. We loved the theme and art, though sometimes luck shoots you in the boot. Still, it's a rootin' tootin' good time!

Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand deals out bluffing, laughs, and tense showdowns in a Wild West setting. Quick to learn, fun to master, but watch out: luck sometimes rides into town like an unwanted outlaw.

Insider: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Insider Review

Insider turns you into a detective, a liar, or both. I laughed, doubted my friends, and blamed the cat for bad guesses. Fast, sneaky, and tons of replay value—just watch out for that one friend who always suspects everyone.

Claim: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Claim Review

Claim is a fast card game with funny art and wacky powers. Great for quick laughs, but luck loves to throw a wrench in your plans. Fun, but not for serious strategists!

Sonora - Sonora, Pandasaurus Games, 2020 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Sonora Review

Sonora is a wild mix of flicking fun and clever planning. It’s more skill than luck, with bright art and lots of replay. Just watch out for flying discs—my cat still hasn’t forgiven me.