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.”

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 3.5/5

Pirates Review

If you love wild pirate showdowns, epic betrayals, and the odd unlucky dice roll ruining your plans, Pirates is your jam. Just don’t expect a fair fight—someone’s grandma will win with pure luck. Every. Single. Time.

Buccaneer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Buccaneer Review

Buccaneer is a rowdy pirate adventure where you steal, scheme, and hope the dice favor you. Great for laughs and chaos, but luck often steals the show from any real strategy. Arrr, be warned, matey!

Titanic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Titanic Review

Titanic throws you into icy water with friends you might have to betray. The tension is real, the laughs awkward, and the game rewards sneaky planning far more than lucky dice rolls. Just don’t hog the lifejackets.

Halloween - Halloween, Quined Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Halloween Review

Halloween's spooky art and wild gameplay brought my friends and I both laughs and groans. Strategy sometimes takes a backseat to luck, but if you like chaos and creepy fun, this game will haunt your shelf in a good way.

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Guardians Review

Guardians throws you into wild superhero brawls with fast turns and sharp artwork. Fun for most groups, but luck can swing games. Great replay value if you like a bit of chaos over tea and biscuits!

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Aliens Review

Aliens is pure chaos in a box. We laughed, we argued, someone may have eaten a game piece. If you want strategy, look elsewhere, but if you want a wacky party night, this game delivers laughs and laser beams.

Bears!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Bears! Review

Diving into Bears! was like discovering a treasure trove of strategy and laughter. Each round pushed the boundaries of our friendship, crafting unforgettable memories around the board. It brought us closer, turning an ordinary night into an adventure.

Thebes cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Thebes Review

Thebes proves its uniqueness with a clever time-allocation mechanism, balancing risk in artifact digs. Its true charm lies in the social dynamics it fosters among players, leading to memorable game nights filled with strategy and laughter.

Dead Reckoning: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Dead Reckoning Review

Dead Reckoning sails into your game night with a bang! Stunning art, clever card crafting, and thrilling exploration combat make this a treasure. Just watch out for those dicey moments where luck can sink your strategy.

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

Conan Review

Played Conan with my pals and, wow, it's a blast! Imagine mixing brains and brawn for epic showdowns. Though, beware, luck isn't much of a factor here. If you love strategy, this game's a gem. Solid 4/5!