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.”

Trains: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Trains Review

'Trains' hits the track running with its perfect mash-up of deck-building and board strategy. Despite a steep learning curve, it's a ride full of fun and challenges. Just wish luck played a smaller part in the journey!

Evolution: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Evolution Review

Evolution lets you play nature's own board game. Strategize, adapt, and outwit your friends as you evolve your species. The vibrant artwork and interactive gameplay keep every session fresh and fun.

Pax Porfiriana: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Pax Porfiriana Review

Pax Porfiriana masterfully blends complex game mechanics, engaging social interactions, and rich historical themes, offering a deeply rewarding board game experience that stands out for its strategic depth and capacity to entertain.

Imperium: Legends - Imperium: Legends, Osprey Games, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Imperium: Legends Review

Imperium: Legends weaves intricate deck-building, robust player interactions, and deep historical immersion into a strategy board game that intrigues and delights. Perfect for those looking to dive into complex, thematic gameplay.

Baseball Highlights: 2045 cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Baseball Highlights: 2045 Review

This review delves into Baseball Highlights: 2045, examining its intricate deck-building, deep strategic planning, and the significant social interactions it fosters, all of which make it a compelling game for enthusiasts.

Aquatica - Aquatica, Arcane Wonders / Cosmodrome, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Aquatica Review

Aquatica masterfully blends innovative card mechanics, vibrant social interactions, and deep strategic gameplay, offering a compelling board game experience that is as intellectually challenging as it is entertaining.

Valeria: Card Kingdoms: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.4/5

Valeria: Card Kingdoms Review

Diving into 'Valeria: Card Kingdoms,' we explore its deep resource management, vibrant social interactions, and mesmerizing art. It's a game that expertly balances strategy and fun, making it a thrilling ride from start to finish.

Elysium: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Elysium Review

Elysium is a game where card drafting and variable player powers shine, providing a deeply strategic experience that encourages lively interaction and cunning tactics across the mythical Greek tableau.