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.”

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 3.3/5

Pirates Review

Pirates is a wild ride of backstabbing, lucky rolls, and plastic parrots. If you like mayhem and don't mind chance ruling the seas, set sail. But if you hate chaos, steer clear. Arrr matey!

Buccaneer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Buccaneer Review

Buccaneer throws you into a whirl of pirate antics and wild loot-snatching. Great laughs and chaos, but if you hate lucky breaks, keep your gold close! My crew still hasn’t forgiven me for that epic double-cross last game.

Titanic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Titanic Review

Titanic is a wild ride of chaos and laughs. You’ll rush through sinking corridors, shout at your friends, and probably blame the iceberg for everything. Fun for parties, but don’t expect brain-burning strategy.

Halloween - Halloween, Quined Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Halloween Review

Halloween delivers spooky fun and lively bluffing, wrapped in great artwork. Luck can spoil the party, but if you want a haunted game night, this’ll do the trick.

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Guardians Review

Guardians mixes superhero smackdowns with sharp strategy. We laughed, argued, and maybe threw a token or two, but every game felt fair. If you like thinking a bit while saving the world, this one’s a blast.

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Aliens Review

Aliens oozes atmosphere, stuffing each round with tension and paranoia. It’s got gorgeous minis and tight rules, but a few dice rolls might just warp your plans. Still, it’s a blast, especially if you love dramatic showdowns!

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!