Rating: 3.8/5
Grand Prix Review
Grand Prix delivers fast-paced racing fun, great for competitive groups. But if you hate dice luck or losing to your grandma, it might drive you mad! I laughed, I cursed, I definitely yelled "vroom" too much.
Strategy
These games focus on planning, resource management, and decision-making. Examples include “Catan,” “Risk,” and “Twilight Struggle.”
Rating: 4.5/5
Daybreak Review
Daybreak surprised me with its clever teamwork and real-world climate woes. We laughed, we argued, we nearly lost Antarctica—but kept coming back for more. It’s a co-op game that’s actually fun, not just homework with dice.
Rating: 3.1/5
Rogue Agent Review
Rogue Agent throws you into a neon crime fest with shady deals and tense shootouts. We laughed, argued, and blamed the dice. Fun for the right crowd, but if you hate random luck, you’ll want to bail early.
Rating: 3.8/5
Downfall Review
Downfall makes you plan, sweat, and scheme, with chunky tokens and moody art. It’s not for folks dodging long games, but strategy lovers will eat it up. Be warned—luck can still mess with your masterpiece!
Rating: 4.3/5
1899 Review
1899 turns train tracks into a battleground for brains, not dice. It’s ruthless, brain-bending fun for strategy fans, but don’t expect mercy if your friends like money more than you. Enter at your own risk—and pack snacks!
Rating: 3.8/5
Hamburger Hill Review
Hamburger Hill serves up fast-paced chaos, sneaky moves, and just enough drama to make you question your friends’ loyalty. Grab it for your next game night—just don’t blame me if alliances crumble faster than soggy buns.
Rating: 3.5/5
Sheepshead Review
Sheepshead is like herding cats, but with cards. Tricky to learn, but once you get it, every hand is a wild ride of strategy, shouts, and sly grins. Just watch out for your sneaky uncle’s trump cards.
Rating: 4.3/5
Encounters Review
Encounters throws you into wild battles with friends, flashy cards, and just enough chaos to make you snort-laugh. It’s fun, beautiful, a bit lucky—perfect for folks who like a little mayhem with their meeples!
Rating: 3.8/5
Ventura Review
Ventura brought epic battles and hilarious betrayals to our table. The art pops, and skill wins the day, but learning the rules nearly made me eat the manual. Strategic folks, you’ll love it—just bring some patient friends.
Rating: 4/5
Eden Review
Eden brings gorgeous art, clever strategy, and just enough luck to keep things interesting. It’s easy to learn, tough to master, and a blast with friends—unless Steve gets too sneaky with his plants again.