Board Game Reviews

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War and Peace: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

War and Peace Review

War and Peace gives history fans plenty to chew on, with smart tactics and tense battles. Luck can still kick the door in wearing muddy boots, but strong choices usually win the day.

Top Ten - Top Ten, Cocktail Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Top Ten Review

Top Ten turns silly answers into pure table chaos. It rewards quick thinking, brave guessing, and friends who can judge fairly. Just beware: one grumpy judge can send your perfect unicorn answer straight to the toilet.

Picture Perfect: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Picture Perfect Review

Picture Perfect turns a simple group photo into a sneaky puzzle of clues, spacing, and tiny details. My friends argued like detectives, then laughed when our “perfect” picture looked gloriously wonky.

Dolmen: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Dolmen Review

Dolmen rewards clever planning without turning luck into the boss fight. Its tense choices, strong theme, and smooth play make it a fine pick for game night, even if the rulebook occasionally trips over its own feet.

Deadfall - Deadfall, Cheapass Games, 2016 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Deadfall Review

Deadfall turns a tiny deck into a big bluffing battle. Every card matters, every pause looks guilty, and one smug grin can wreck your whole plan. It’s quick, clever, and wonderfully sneaky.

Suzerain: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Suzerain Review

Suzerain turns politics into a tense board game of hard choices. My friends and I argued over every vote, budget, and promise. Luck stays low, but the pressure stays high. I loved it, even when my country fell apart.

Tropico - Tropico, Cocktail Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Tropico Review

Ruling Tropico means stealing bananas, bribing friends, and getting double-crossed by your gran. It’s silly, chaotic fun—if you don’t mind a pinch of luck setting your island dreams on fire.

A Place in the Sun: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

A Place in the Sun Review

A Place in the Sun brings laughs and bright colors to my table, but watch out—luck sometimes clouds your strategy. If you like lively chatter and don't mind a bit of randomness, this game shines.

Treehouse: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Treehouse Review

Treehouse is a colorful, fast-paced game where you chase pyramid patterns and mess up your friends’ plans. Fun for a quick play, but luck rules the day. Not for those who crave deep strategy or fairness.

Bang! cover
Rating: 2.9/5

BANG! Review

Bang! slaps you in the face with chaos, secret roles, and backstabbing bullets. Perfect for wild groups—less fun for those who hate luck. Saddle up if you like unpredictable mayhem and accusing your grandma of being an outlaw.