Cooperative

In cooperative games, players work together to achieve a common goal, often against the game itself. Examples include “Pandemic,” “Forbidden Island,” and “Ghost Stories.”

Leviathan - Front cover from PDF edition. - Credit: trystero11
Rating:4.5/5

Leviathan Review

Leviathan's strategic gameplay, balanced mechanics, and stunning components make it a must-have. Minor font issue in the rulebook, but the exciting and fair game experience outweighs it.
Mount Everest: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Mount Everest Review

Mount Everest is a thrilling race to the summit that tests your strategy and luck. Engaging and easy to learn, it's perfect for game nights. However, heavy reliance on luck can frustrate strategic players.
The Shining - The Shining, Mixlore, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

The Shining Review

'The Shining' board game nails the eerie vibe of its source material, blending strategy and luck with stunning artwork. While luck plays a role, smart play shines, making every game a thrilling challenge. A solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Leo: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Leo Review

Leo' takes you on a vibrant jungle adventure, blending memory with strategy. Its charming artwork and smart gameplay mechanics provide hours of fun, though it's best enjoyed with friends who love a good strategic challenge.
Moon: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Moon Review

Tried 'Moon' with friends and boy, what a ride! Strategizing our lunar missions felt both challenging and rewarding. It's a blast for both strategy fans and space enthusiasts. Just wish luck played a smaller role sometimes.
Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Shazam Review

Shazam hits the sweet spot with its fun gameplay, striking art, and solid mechanics. A gem for game nights, though its balance leans on strategy over luck. Nearly perfect, but hard for luck lovers. Easily a 4/5 star game.
Titanic: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Titanic Review

Played Titanic with friends and wow, what a ride! Balancing strategy with a pinch of luck, it never felt unfair. The artwork threw us back to 1912. It's a hit in my book, despite its reliance on chance.
Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Aliens Review

'Aliens' board game tests your strategic skills with its thrilling, immersive gameplay. Despite its reliance on luck, it's a hit at game nights. However, the luck factor can be a turnoff, earning it a 3/5 from me.
The LOOP cover
Rating:4.8/5

The LOOP Review

'The LOOP' is a blast! With its cool time-travel twist and zany art, you're in for a treat. Just when we thought we'd seen it all, boom, this game proves cooperation and strategy can still be fresh and exciting.
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!