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.”

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: 3.5/5

Pirates! Review

With Pirates!, you'll laugh, groan, and maybe swear at your mates as you fight over treasure. Luck is wild, but the pirate theme (and grudges) stick around for ages. Good for chaos-lovers, less so if you hate losing to dice.

Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Shazam Review

Shazam brings magic and laughter to the table, but depends more on luck than brains. It’s wild fun with friends, but serious gamers might mutter curses over the randomness. One for party nights, not chess clubs!

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

Pirates Review

Pirates is a colorful, rowdy race for treasure where luck rules the seas. Expect laughs, chaos, and a few friendly curses as you chase gold and dodge cannonballs. Not for serious strategists, but perfect for family shenanigans!

Buccaneer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Buccaneer Review

Buccaneer brings chaos and laughs as you race for treasure and double-cross your friends. Great for a quick, silly game night—just don’t expect deep strategy or much control over your fate!

Titanic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Titanic Review

Titanic splashes theme all over your table, but luck steers the ship more than skill. Exciting for a wild few games, but don’t expect every voyage to stay afloat if you love strategy.

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

Halloween Review

Halloween packs silly scares, colorful art, and a sprinkle of mischief. Quick to learn, perfect for October, but don’t expect deep strategy. Best enjoyed with candy… and friends who don’t flip the board when the ghosts get them!

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Guardians Review

Guardians bursts with comic book flair and fast fights. It's fun, but luck sometimes trumps skill, so come for wild swings and big laughs—not for perfect balance.

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Aliens Review

Aliens dropped us into utter chaos—sweaty with panic, laughing at betrayals. The tension felt real, and every turn left us suspicious of our own friends. If you want sci-fi chills and backstabbing fun, this game delivers, mostly.

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.