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.”

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.

Planet of the Apes - Planet of the Apes, IDW Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Planet of the Apes Review

Planet of the Apes packs teamwork, cool artwork, and wild movie action into one box. There’s some luck, but if you love the films, you’ll go bananas for this game. Just watch out for those dice!