Rating: 4.5/5
High Rise Review
High Rise is a city-building game bursting with smart moves and ruthless skyscraper drama. Every turn brings a new chance to outwit your friends. The chunky pieces and bold art make it pop. It’s a hit at my table.
Strategy
These games focus on planning, resource management, and decision-making. Examples include “Catan,” “Risk,” and “Twilight Struggle.”
Rating: 4.1/5
Ambar Review
Ambar is a clever, fast-paced game where smart moves count more than luck. It’s easy to learn, tough to master, and brings out everyone’s competitive side—just watch out for those sneaky gem thieves at your table!
Rating: 3.8/5
The Keep Review
The Keep shines with sneaky moves and plenty of backstabbing, but those pesky dice can spoil even the best plans. Still, my group keeps coming back for more wild swings and laughs. If you like chaos, you’ll enjoy it.
Rating: 3.8/5
Fat Fish Review
Fat Fish is a wild card-slapping frenzy where fishy friends sabotage, scheme, and shout. It's fast, funny, slightly unfair, and heaps of fun—unless you hate losing to pure luck, then maybe grab a snack instead.
Rating: 4/5
Lascaux Review
Lascaux turns prehistoric art into a battle of wits. You’ll bluff, bid, and probably question your friendships. Simple rules, sneaky gameplay, and lovely cave art—it’s a winner, even if I did lose to my own mom.
Rating: 3.3/5
Evo Review
Evo lets you mess with dinosaur genes and outbid your friends for cool dino upgrades. It’s wild, sometimes unfair, but always hilarious—unless you hate losing because of dice. Then you’ll need a hug. Or a different game.
Rating: 3.3/5
Outpost Review
Outpost is like Monopoly’s smarter cousin—less about luck, more about outbidding your noisy friends for space widgets. The game isn’t pretty, but it kept us plotting and laughing for two hours straight. Just hide it from sore losers.
Rating: 4.5/5
Magnolia Review
Magnolia surprised me with its lush garden theme and clever rules. It’s fair, quick to learn, and full of sneaky moves—my friends didn’t stop laughing (or plotting) for the whole game. Great for chill but competitive nights!
Rating: 3.8/5
Executive Decision Review
Bluff your way to riches with Executive Decision! This classic game keeps everyone guessing, yelling, and sometimes plotting revenge. Luck can sting, but if you love deal-making chaos, it's a real table hit with friends.
Rating: 4.5/5
Transatlantic Review
Transatlantic brings steely ship competition right to your table. You’ll build ships, chase profits, and possibly ruin friendships—all with barely a whiff of luck. Bring your best strategies and keep your coal dry!