Board Game Reviews

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Ghost Hunters: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Ghost Hunters Review

Ghost Hunters is a spooky race to catch cheeky ghosts with your friends. Simple rules, fun art, but luck sometimes overshadows skill. Great for laughs, but not for serious strategists hunting a challenge.

Gutenberg - Gutenberg, Portal Games / Granna, 2022 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Gutenberg Review

Gutenberg lets you pretend to be a printing tycoon, juggling ink, gears, and deadlines. Smart choices rule here—luck sits quietly in the corner, sipping glue. If you like brains over dice, this game deserves a spot on your shelf.

Town of Salem - The Coven cover
Rating: 3.5/5

Scallywags Review

Scallywags splashes gold and giggles on the table, but don’t expect a fair duel—luck runs this pirate ship. Still, it’s a jolly choice for a silly night with friends, as long as you don’t mind some swashbuckling randomness.

Ramparts: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Ramparts Review

Ramparts surprised me with solid strategy and colorful pieces. I laughed, I lost, I plotted revenge. Rules need clarity, but the fun and fair challenge kept my group coming back for more. Bring snacks—this one’s a keeper!

Rating: 4.8/5

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Math Playground Games brings math to the table in a way that even my number-phobic friend enjoyed. Easy rules, quick laughs, and fair play—just watch out if you always lose your pencil. Great for families and classrooms!

Bitten: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Bitten Review

Bitten had us laughing, yelling, and accusing each other before the first round even ended. It’s pure chaos and bluffing, with just enough strategy to make you feel clever—until your friend betrays you for the fifth time.

Sultan: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Sultan Review

If you like games full of sneaky deals, shouting, and mild threats of friendship-ending betrayal, Sultan's your jam. Great art, clever moves, but the dice can be mean. Still, we had a blast—and maybe a grudge or two.

Frankenstein: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Frankenstein Review

Frankenstein is a wild mix of creepy art, unpredictable twists, and lots of laughs. It’s great for parties, but unfair luck means the monster might stomp your hopes—sometimes literally. Bring your sense of humor, not your strategy hat.

Alarm!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Alarm! Review

Alarm! is that noisy party game where chaos beats strategy. If you love yelling and blaming your friends for mistakes, you’ll have a blast. Just don’t expect deep strategy—luck rules the night around this table.

Evergreen: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Evergreen Review

Evergreen took our table by storm with its lush looks and clever play. It rewards careful planning, not lucky dice rolls. If you love peaceful, strategic games where your trees do the talking, this one's a breath of fresh air!