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.”

Transatlantic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Transatlantic Review

Transatlantic brings steely ship competition right to your table. You’ll build ships, chase profits, and possibly ruin friendships—all with barely a whiff of luck. Bring your best strategies and keep your coal dry!

The Hunger - The Hunger, Origames / Renegade Game Studios, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

The Hunger Review

Sink your fangs into The Hunger and race across the map as a vampire! Fast, funny, and full of chaos—just watch out for a bite of bad luck.

Alfredo's Food Fight -  - Credit: Gialmere
Rating: 3.3/5

Food Fight Review

Food Fight is goofy, quick, and packed with wacky food battles. Great with a group, but luck decides most fights! Fun for parties—not for hardcore strategists like me craving more control.

Mythos Tales: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Mythos Review

Mythos looks amazing and the theme sucked me in, but the dice had other plans for my sanity. Fun with friends, but beware the chaos—luck loves to crash the party!

Edge of Darkness: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Edge of Darkness Review

Edge of Darkness throws you into a wild mix of deck-building, epic table presence, and a ridiculous cube tower. Strategy shines, but beware the luck if Lady Fate’s not your mate. Bring snacks, this one's a chunky game night!

Moonrakers: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Moonrakers Review

Moonrakers mixes deck-building, slick art, and wild negotiating. I laughed, I schemed, I occasionally regretted trusting my friends. Great for sci-fi fans who love chaos—just bring your poker face and a forgiving heart.

GOLD: Box Cover Front
Rating: 2.8/5

GOLD Review

Gold is a quick, silly memory game where gold and bandits change hands every turn. Fun with friends, but don’t expect deep strategy. Luck rules, so bring your best poker face (and maybe a snack) for best results!

Kazaam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Kazaam Review

Kazaam looks fantastic and gets everyone laughing, but sometimes the luck swings harder than my Aunt Edna at bingo. If you like chaos and shouting, you’ll have a blast, but don’t expect perfect balance.

Encounters: Box Cover Front
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!

MCS: Box Cover Front
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!