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”.

Blood Bowl: Living Rulebook: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Blood Bowl: Living Rulebook Review

In this Blood Bowl: Living Rulebook Review, we delve into its immersive Strategic Team Management, evocative Player Progression System, and the thrilling Interactive Gameplay Dynamics that make each match an unforgettable tactical struggle on the pitch.

Sheriff of Nottingham cover
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.

Citadels - Citadels, Windrider Games, 2016 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Citadels Review

Jumped into 'Citadels' expecting a mild night. Wrong! The game's a wild ride of strategy, backstabbing, and laughter. Character choices and building strategies had us hooked. Minor gripe? Luck can sway the game. Still, a solid 4/5.

BattleLore: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.4/5

BattleLore Review

BattleLore combines rich unit diversity, clever command control, and engaging multiplayer interaction into a spectacular tactical board game experience, captivating players through strategic depth and social play.

Black Orchestra: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Black Orchestra Review

In Black Orchestra, strategic depth, cooperative play, and historical authenticity coalesce into a captivating board game experience that offers a unique window into WWII intrigue.

Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu Review

In my Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu review, I explored cooperative strategy against chaotic evil, the synergy between varied roles, and the game's capacity to evoke camaraderie. An infectious blend of mechanics and sociability beguiles players.

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.

ISS Vanguard - ISS Vanguard, Awaken Realms, 2022 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

ISS Vanguard Review

ISS Vanguard excels at strategic cooperative gameplay, offering a variety of asymmetrical roles and dynamic exploration, intertwined with a captivating narrative that entices players to dive deep into its universe.