Rating: 4.5/5
Boxes Review
Boxes wastes no time with tricky rules. You grab a pen, argue over lines, and by the end you've made new rivals—er, friends. Quick, crude fun for anyone who likes to block, claim, and gloat.
Area Control
Players compete to dominate and control more areas or territories on the game board. It often involves conflict, strategy, and negotiation. Examples include “Risk” and “Smallworld”.
Rating: 4/5
The Arrival Review
The Arrival wowed my friends with its clever choices and moody Celtic theme. We fought, plotted, and sometimes yelled, but it always felt fair. Not perfect, but if you love strategy, you’ll come back for more.
Rating: 4.3/5
Byzantium Review
Byzantium packs your brain with choices—play both sides or get squashed. Tough for newbies, but if you like scheming, this game shines. Not for the faint-hearted or dice-rollers, but real strategy fans will love the challenge.
Rating: 3/5
The Swarm Review
If you enjoy battling bugs and laughing at your own misfortune, The Swarm delivers. Just don’t expect to outsmart your friends—sometimes the dice are the real winners.
Rating: 4.3/5
The Longest Day Review
Ever wanted to command D-Day but also eat pizza in your living room? The Longest Day lets you relive history, test your brainpower, and maybe grow a beard before the session ends.
Rating: 4.3/5
Icehouse Review
Icehouse surprised me with its funky pyramids and wild strategy. Sure, the rules twisted my brain at first, but soon I was plotting like a board game criminal mastermind. If you love clever play, give this one a go!
Rating: 3.3/5
Review
Monopoly Man brings chaos to your table with wild cards, laughs, and a heap of luck. If you love unpredictable fun (and don’t mind the odd bent card), this game is your kind of madness.
Rating: 3.5/5
WildLife Review
Wildlife packs fun animal fights and clever moves, but luck sometimes steals the spotlight. The bits look great, just watch out for flimsy cards if you play like my clumsy friend Dave.
Rating: 4/5
Sonora Review
Sonora is a wild mix of flicking fun and clever planning. It’s more skill than luck, with bright art and lots of replay. Just watch out for flying discs—my cat still hasn’t forgiven me.
Rating: 4.3/5
Airlines Review
Airlines is a fast-paced board game where you fight for routes, squeeze out profits, and sabotage your friends with style. The rules are clear, luck is low, and game night drama is sky-high. You'll come back for more.