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.”

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Aliens Review

Aliens throws you into chaos—screaming, plotting, and rolling dice in panic. One minute you're safe, next you're alien lunch. It's wild, tense, and a blast for groups, but luck sometimes ruins your best laid plans.

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: 4/5

AuZtralia Review

Auztralia throws sheep, trains, and Cthulhu into one wild board game. It’s clever, cutthroat, and only a little bit unfair—just enough to keep everyone awake and arguing about kangaroos vs tentacles.

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!