Rating: 4.3/5
Encounters Review
Encounters throws you into wild battles with friends, flashy cards, and just enough chaos to make you snort-laugh. It’s fun, beautiful, a bit lucky—perfect for folks who like a little mayhem with their meeples!
Deck-Building
These games involve constructing a deck of cards over the course of the game. Examples include “Dominion,” “Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game,” and “Ascension.”
Rating: 3.8/5
MCS Review
mcs gets everyone laughing and plotting, with just enough twists to stay fun. Some luck sneaks in, but skill wins out most times. Great for rowdy groups, but careful—tables may flip if you take it too seriously!
Rating: 4/5
SPELL Review
Spell brings fast fun, great art, and loads of laughs to the table. But if you hate losing to bad luck, maybe keep your wizard hat packed away for now!
Rating: 3.8/5
Copycat Review
Copycat mashes up deck-building and worker placement in a clever game that rewards planning over luck. It’s not a looker, but it keeps the brain buzzing and the table noisy with all the blocking and scheming.
Rating: 3.5/5
Idle Hands Review
Idle Hands offers vibrant visuals and engaging player interaction. However, the balance teeters due to luck's influence. Though the learning curve is steep, once mastered, it provides strategic fun. Best enjoyed with patient friends and plenty of snacks.
Rating: 4.3/5
Invisible Review
"Invisible is a game of strategic depth and mind-bending fun. Its balanced mechanics and evolving gameplay keep every session exciting. Perfect for those who love a challenge, but beware, luck takes a backseat in this engaging experience."
Rating: 4/5
Fortune Review
Fortune's vibrant artwork and clever mechanics shine, offering a delightful game night experience with friends. While luck plays a role, strategic minds will thrive. Watch out for those sneaky alliances! Fairness? Mostly! It’s a game worth trying.
Rating: 4/5
Syllabus Review
"Syllabus" pulls players into a classroom-style showdown. The game shines in social interactions but has balance issues. Great art and durable pieces. Fun for casual, chatty game nights. A must-play for trivia fans, subject to expansions!
Rating: 3.5/5
Pronto Review
Pronto is a fast, colorful card game that promises fun but has some balance issues. Great for a quick game night, but if luck isn't your thing, you might want to pass. Perfect in short bursts.
Rating: 4.5/5
Vivaldi Review
Vivaldi shines with its strategy over luck, engaging gameplay, and vibrant components. Perfect for those who love a game that tickles your brain cells and keeps everyone on their toes!