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.”

Halloween - Halloween, Quined Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Halloween Review

Halloween is like trick-or-treat for your tabletop. It's spooky, silly, and best enjoyed with friends—just don't expect skill to always win out over a lucky pumpkin roll!

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Guardians Review

Guardians is a fast-paced card battler that kept my friends and me talking (and taunting) all night. Quick turns, sharp art, and plenty of choices make it worth your table time—unless you hate losing to your little brother.

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Aliens Review

Aliens throws you straight into a space panic, with creepy corridors, dice chucking, and wild teamwork. Just try not to argue over who gets to use the flamethrower first. Great fun, but luck sometimes blasts the mission.

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!

AuZtralia - AuZtralia, SchilMil Games/Stronghold Games, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

AuZtralia Review

Auztralia mixes daring railroads with bonkers Cthulhu baddies. Every turn feels like a gamble, but smart planning wins the day—unless you're me, then the squids always eat your sheep.

Jamaica: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Jamaïca Review

Ahoy, mateys! Jamaica had us racing for treasure, laughing at our misfortunes, and planning sneaky moves. Simple yet engaging, it's a hit for game nights, though luck may steer your ship more than you'd like!