Adventure/Narrative

These games focus on storytelling and immersion, often involving quests, character development, and exploration. Examples include “Gloomhaven,” “Tales of the Arabian Nights,” and “Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate.”

Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man’s Hand tosses you in a wild saloon with bluffing, card slinging, and more drama than my last family dinner. It’s tense, skillful, and hilarious—just don’t spill your root beer on the cards!

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

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand deals you tough choices, sneaky bluffs, and quick turns. Luck pops up, but smart play wins the pot. It's a rootin'-tootin' good time, as long as you don't mind the odd unlucky break!

Dragon Slayer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Dragon Slayer Review

Dragon Slayer is a raucous dice-chucker where you slay dragons and bait your friends into wild risks. It’s fun and fast, but if you love deep strategy, this might just burn your toast!

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.

Grind House - Grind House, Everything Epic Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Grind House Review

Grind House throws you into a bloody mess of choices and chaos. If you love horror, dark jokes, and don't mind a little unfair luck, you'll laugh—unless you lose both arms by round two. Oops.

Fury of Dracula (Fourth Edition) cover
Rating: 4/5

Dracula Review

Dracula throws you into a dark chase, where one player hides as the Count and others hunt him down. It’s tense, clever, but best for folks who love long games and a good bluff. Bring snacks. And garlic.

The Hobbit: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

The Hobbit Review

The Hobbit tosses you into Middle-earth with friends, dice, and a pinch of chaos. Expect teamwork, laughter, and a serious dose of luck—just don’t get too attached to your victory plans. Perfect for fans, less so for strategy buffs.

Stories!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Stories! Review

If your friends love spinning wild yarns and laughing at each other's bad accents, stories! will be a hit. Fast turns, endless story paths, and belly laughs guaranteed—though sore losers may want to sit this one out.

Tortuga: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Tortuga Review

Tortuga throws you right into pirate chaos, full of secret deals and sudden betrayals. It's hilarious fun with the right group, but luck sometimes calls the shots. Still, if backstabbing pirates makes you laugh, you'll have a blast!