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.”

Mount Everest: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Mount Everest Review

Mount Everest is a thrilling race to the summit that tests your strategy and luck. Engaging and easy to learn, it's perfect for game nights. However, heavy reliance on luck can frustrate strategic players.

The Shining - The Shining, Mixlore, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

The Shining Review

'The Shining' board game nails the eerie vibe of its source material, blending strategy and luck with stunning artwork. While luck plays a role, smart play shines, making every game a thrilling challenge. A solid 4 out of 5 stars.

Inception: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Inception Review

'Inception' dazzles with smart mechanics and stunning art. A whirl of strategy that feels fresh every play. Yet, its balance shines, making each game a tight match. A must-try for those who love a brainy challenge.

Leo: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Leo Review

Leo' takes you on a vibrant jungle adventure, blending memory with strategy. Its charming artwork and smart gameplay mechanics provide hours of fun, though it's best enjoyed with friends who love a good strategic challenge.

Bonnie and Clyde: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Bonnie and Clyde Review

Played 'Bonnie and Clyde' last weekend. It's a blast! The mix of luck and strategy keeps things fresh. Plus, the artwork? Gorgeous. Only gripe: can get a bit long. Still, a solid 4/5 from me.

Pirates!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pirates! Review

Pirates! is a wild ride of surprise and laughter, with players racing for treasure and sabotaging each other. It’s not for sore losers, but it’s perfect if you want chaos and a good laugh around your game table.

Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Shazam Review

Shazam delivers tense, laugh-filled game nights with clever hand management and snappy art. Smart moves matter more than luck, but a couple rulebook hiccups pop up. Still, I’d play this again any night—just not with sore losers.

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 3.8/5

Pirates Review

Pirates brings chaos, laughter, and the occasional betrayal to the table. It's an easy pick for a rowdy game night, but anyone who hates luck-based surprises might want to walk the plank instead.

Buccaneer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Buccaneer Review

Buccaneer made me laugh, nag, and debate treasure splits with friends. It’s a cheerful pirate romp, though luck rules over strategy. Grab it if you want mayhem, not masterplans!

Titanic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Titanic Review

Titanic brings the movie’s drama to your table with fun art and tense moments. Expect laughs, betrayal, and a little too much luck. It’s a good time, just don’t expect to outsmart the iceberg every game night.