Tile Placement

Players build a game board by placing tiles in a strategic manner. Examples include “Carcassonne,” “Azul,” and “Alhambra.”

Taurus - Taurus, LudoArt Verlag, 2008 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Taurus Review

Grabbed Taurus for game night and wow, it's a hit! Super easy to learn but packs a strategic punch. Quality pieces, fair mix of luck and strategy. It's now our go-to game. Highly recommend!

Tetris: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Tetris Review

Played Tetris with friends, and man, it's a blast! Simple yet addictive, it's a game night staple. Just wish luck wasn't such a big player in winning. Still, it's a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Queen Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Amsterdam Review

Amsterdam excels in strategy and player interaction with top-notch components. Minor issue with box insert but offers great replayability. A rewarding game for those seeking a balanced challenge.

Aquarius - Aquarius, Looney Labs, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Aquarius Review

Aquarius throws you into wild, trippy card-laying chaos. One turn, you’re winning, then boom—your element changes! It’s fast, weird, and fun if you don’t mind luck stealing your thunder. Not for grumps who hate losing to chance.

Museum - Museum, Holy Grail Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Museum Review

Museum let me live my Indiana Jones dream—without snakes! It shines with gorgeous art and clever collecting, though sometimes luck rains on your parade. Still, if you love museums and set collecting, give it a shot.

Connections: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Connections Review

Connections surprised me with how quick everyone caught on. The rules are clear, and every round had us grinning. If you like clever matching and friendly arguments, it’s a solid pick for your next game night.

QE - Q.E., BoardGameTables.com, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

QE Review

QE dazzles with its no-limits bidding and rich strategy. Perfect for friends who love a good bluff and calculating risks. Just don't get too carried away with those bids, or you're out of the running!

Mexica cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Mexica Review

Mexica is like building a city with your friends, but without all the zoning permits. Clever strategy, a beautiful board, and almost no luck make this game a real winner for anyone who loves a good challenge.

Queendomino: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Queendomino Review

Queendomino blends strategy and social interaction, offering an in-depth tile placement mechanism and kingdom expansion strategies. Its player dynamics encourage camaraderie, making it a compelling board game worth diving into.