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.”

Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Shazam Review

Shazam combines whimsical illustrations with card drafting and resource management mechanics. The excitement can wane due to luck's influence, but strategic magic keeps it entertaining. Ideal for groups seeking adventure and spellbinding fun, though balance might feel off.

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 4.3/5

Pirates Review

Ahoy, mateys! 'Pirates' lets you sail the high seas, plunder treasure, and outwit foes. Skill is key, but luck can sink your ship! Balanced fun for all, with just enough strategy to keep things interesting.

Buccaneer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Buccaneer Review

Buccaneer sets sail with its lively pirate theme, strategic gameplay, and colorful art. The high seas come alive with fun player interactions and plenty of laughter, making it perfect for family game nights. A real treasure, matey!

Titanic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Titanic Review

Titanic offers a balanced mix of strategy and luck, creating an immersive experience with its stunning artwork. While luck plays a role, the game is fun and engaging. A solid choice for board game nights with friends.

Halloween - Halloween, Quined Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Halloween Review

Halloween's a spook-tacular board game blending strategy and luck, with eerie artwork. While unpredictability can haunt gameplay, it still offers a thrilling experience for friends. Just beware, sometimes the luck-driven ghost might steal your strategic thunder!

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Guardians Review

Guardians offers vibrant artwork, strategic gameplay, and unique character abilities. Despite minor balance issues, it's a hit among friends looking for thrilling, action-packed battles. Prepare for a memorable game night filled with laughter and tactical maneuvers!

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Aliens Review

Playing Aliens is like starring in your own sci-fi movie. The strategic depth, miniatures, and tense atmosphere keep you on edge, but dice-driven luck can sometimes be a buzzkill. Great for those who love cooperative challenges.

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.