Role-Playing

These games often involve storytelling and character development, where players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting and embark on adventures. Decisions and dice determine the outcomes. Examples include: “Dungeons & Dragons” and “Gloomhaven”.

Mea Culpa - Cover (provided by publisher) - Credit: duchamp
Rating: 4/5

Mea Culpa Review

Mea Culpa blends humor and strategy in a medieval setting. While the artwork is fabulous and interactions engaging, the balance of strategy and luck might not suit everyone.

Quest: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Quest Review

Quest delivers a thrilling adventure with friends. The teamwork is stellar, but luck can dominate, adding some chaos. If you love a mix of strategy and chance, give it a shot!

Inception: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Inception Review

'Inception' dazzles with smart mechanics and stunning art. A whirl of strategy that feels fresh every play. Yet, its balance shines, making each game a tight match. A must-try for those who love a brainy challenge.

Ranger: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Ranger Review

Ranger surprised me with its smart mix of tactics and cheeky player moves. While luck sometimes crashes the party, the fun artwork and choices kept our group engaged. Just mind the thin player boards and pack your best poker face.

Halloween - Halloween, Quined Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Halloween Review

If you love chaos and cackling with friends, Halloween is a spooky treat. Just remember: you’ll need luck to win, so don’t bring your most competitive friend—they might haunt you for real.

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Guardians Review

Guardians throws you into superpowered team battles where combos matter, luck can sting, but clever plays feel great. If picking heroes and outsmarting your friends sounds fun, this one’s worth a shot—just watch out for those wild ability swings.

Faces: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Faces Review

Faces is a riot at parties, matching funny faces to wild prompts. Easy to learn, packed with laughs, but luck rules the table. Not for serious gamers, but great to break the ice!

Twitch: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Twitch Review

Twitch is pure chaos in a box. Easy to learn, quick to play, and perfect for parties—just don’t expect much skill or deep strategy here. Get ready to laugh and maybe shout a bit!

Runebound (Third Edition): Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Runebound (Third Edition) Review

In this Runebound (Third Edition) review, we plunged into enchanting realms steeped in adventure, faced gripping player interaction, and experienced rich scenario variability, manifesting a tabletop world brimming with dynamic exploits.