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.”

Holiday!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Holiday! Review

Holiday! charms with vibrant components and a mix of luck and strategy. High replayability makes every game night fresh. Some luck, but overall fair. A must-try for game lovers!

Legends: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Legends Review

Legends is a balanced, strategic game with beautiful artwork and high replayability. It excels in player interaction and offers an engaging experience for game night. Worth every penny!

Thor: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Thor Review

Thor offers epic mythological battles with vibrant artwork and dynamic player interaction. While balance can be a tad off, the game shines with replayability and fun. Perfect for fans of Norse adventures!

Borderlands - Front cover from "Classic Edition" PDF version. - Credit: trystero11
Rating: 4/5

Borderlands Review

Borderlands: The Board Game impresses with strategic depth, stunning components, and rich player interaction. However, the heavy reliance on dice in combat adds a layer of luck that may frustrate some.

Alone: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Alone Review

'Alone' plunges players into a thrilling, horror-filled spaceship adventure. With high-quality components and balanced mechanics, it's great for strategy lovers, though not for those new to complex games.

Alaska: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Alaska Review

In 'Alaska', you're racing against friends to gather resources and survive the cold wilderness. It's strategic, immersive, and just the right amount of challenging. Beware, luck does play a small role!

Trails: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.1/5

Trails Review

In Trails, trek through stunning landscapes, collect resources, and enjoy strategic gameplay with friends. Though luck plays a role, the vibrant artwork and engaging mechanics make it a joy.

Bermuda Triangle: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Bermuda Triangle Review

Bermuda Triangle blends strategy with chaotic storms. Plan your route, but be ready for sudden shifts. Fun and unpredictable, it’s great for those who enjoy a wild and engaging game night.

Twin Peaks: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Twin Peaks Review

Twin Peaks board game captures the show's eerie essence. Great theme and mechanics, with balanced gameplay. Minor luck factor but still thrilling and replayable. A must-try for fans!

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

Fallout Review

Fallout captures the post-apocalyptic vibe brilliantly with immersive visuals and quests. However, luck can sometimes overshadow strategy, making it a mixed bag for seasoned gamers.