Deduction

Deduction games involve players using logic and reasoning to uncover hidden information or solve mysteries. Examples include “Clue,” “Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective,” and “One Night Ultimate Werewolf.”

Love Letter: Premium Edition: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Love Letter: Premium Edition Review

In this Love Letter: Premium Edition Review, no stone is left unturned. We'll dive deep into how its increased player count, fine-tuned balance of strategy versus luck, and opulent components set a royal standard for social card games.

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Rating:4.5/5

Pandemic Review

Pandemic turns you into a disease-fighting squad. It's all about strategy, cooperation, and the thrill of saving the world. Despite the challenge, it's a blast with friends. Just don't blame me if you start eyeing hand sanitizer differently.
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Rating:4.5/5

The Fox in the Forest Review

In 'The Fox in the Forest', sophisticated trick-taking meets dynamic player interaction, creating an accessible yet deep game. Does it become the crown jewel in a strategist's collection? Let's unearth the truth.
Time's Up! Title Recall! - Time's Up! Title Recall!, R&R Games, 2017 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

Time’s Up! Title Recall! Review

Jamie delves into 'Time's Up! Title Recall!', examining social dynamics, guessing efficiencies, and longevity through expansions. Revealing how laughter intertwines with strategy, it's a must for game nights looking for endless replayability.
The Grizzled: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

The Grizzled Review

In 'The Grizzled,' players face trench warfare, balancing risk and cooperation with intense card mechanics. Its difficulty breeds camaraderie, providing a deeply strategic yet emotive experience with high replayability, fully recommended for those who appreciate thoughtful, cooperative gameplay.
Raptor: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Raptor Review

Raptor dazzles with asymmetric gameplay and deep strategic options, fostering intense player interaction, maintaining balance, and promising thrilling matches each time – a resounding success for social players and tacticians alike.
Air, Land, & Sea: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Air, Land, & Sea Review

Air, Land, & Sea astounds with its clever gameplay mechanics and engaging strategic depth, ensuring every match is a delightful battle of wits. It's a concise, highly-recommendable gem in the board game world.
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Rating:4.5/5

Hanabi Review

Hanabi shines with its innovative cooperative gameplay. The communication limitations and gameplay synchronization necessitate a profound, tight-knit team strategy, leaving every session fraught with excitement and brain-burning decisions. It's a game of whispers and fireworks.

No Thanks! - No Thanks!, AMIGO, 2018 — front cover, English edition (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

No Thanks! Review

In this review, I found No Thanks! to seamlessly blend risk management and player interaction into a deceptively simple, yet profoundly engaging, game that is perfect for any social gathering or game night.
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Rating:4.3/5

Sheriff of Nottingham Review

Delve into the bustling world of Nottingham; experience the clever blend of bluffing tactics and cheerful conniving that will test friendships and provoke laughter. Mechanically sound, 'Sheriff of Nottingham' makes for a captivating social adventure.