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.”

Friday: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.8/5

Friday Review

'Friday', a solo adventure game, has me hooked! The steep learning curve turns into a rewarding journey. Despite its reliance on luck, the strategic depth and replay value shine. It's a solo gamer's treasure I highly recommend.
Mystic Vale: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Mystic Vale Review

Mystic Vale dazzles with its innovative Card Crafting System, enriching gameplay through savvy Resource Management Strategy, and invigorates player camaraderie. An engaging game of magical nature for strategic interactions.
A Few Acres of Snow: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.1/5

A Few Acres of Snow Review

'A Few Acres of Snow' is a strategically immersive game where deck-building cleverly intertwines with war strategy and player interactions, forging not only a battlefield of wits but also an arena for social engagements.
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North - Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North, Portal Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North Review

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'Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North', a dynamic, card-driven epic balancing clan individuality with interactive fun. Innovative mechanics offer fresh, compelling sessions. A top pick for strategy lovers wanting a good blend of planning and interaction.

Millennium Blades - Millennium Blades, Level 99 Games, 2016 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.6/5

Millennium Blades Review

Millennium Blades melds card trading and deckbuilding with a dynamic market, offering deep strategy and player interaction, encapsulating an adrenaline-packed board gaming experience.
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game - Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Fantasy Flight Games, 2023 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.4/5

Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game Review

Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game review reveals a blend of strategic mechanics, rich social interaction, balanced with authentic theming, offering an engaging experience that faithfully captures the essence of the galaxy far, far away.

Thunderstone Quest cover
Rating:4.5/5

Thunderstone Quest Review

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Thunderstone Quest. Delve into streamlining deck-building, exciting player interaction, and gripping quest progression in this enriching board game experience.
Dice Forge - Dice Forge, Libellud, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4/5

Dice Forge Review

Dice Forge combines customizable dice mechanics with nuanced resource management, and interactive gameplay. This review argues it's a captivating and strategic board game that fosters engagement, making it a recommended choice for game nights.