Tile Placement

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

Butterfly Garden: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Indigo (Butterfly Garden) Review

Indigo: A gem among games, blending strategy and luck. Its unique mechanics and stunning artwork ensure no two games are the same. Despite its chance elements, strategic minds will find ways to shine. An absolute must-try.

Yahtzee: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Full House Review

Played Full House with the gang and what a blast! Perfect mix of laughs, strategy, and those oh-so-sweet moments of triumph. Solid components too. Just wish luck wasn't a big player. Still, a solid 4 stars from me!

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: 4.5/5

Amsterdam Review

Amsterdam is a blast for fans of clever plans and bidding wars. The art pops, the gameplay hooks you, and victory feels earned—unless you accidentally sell your tulips too cheap. Oops. Still, it's a keeper for strategy lovers!

Aquarius - Aquarius, Looney Labs, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Aquarius Review

Aquarius brings quick chaos to the table with bright cards and wild moves. Perfect for a laugh with friends, but not for those who crave deep strategy. If you like fast, colorful fun, this one’s a splashy pick!

Museum - Museum, Holy Grail Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Museum Review

Museum nails the theme with gorgeous art and clever card play. It's smart, replayable, but rules can trip you up if you blink. Still, we kept laughing and arguing over who found the best sarcophagus.

Connections: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Connections Review

Connections turns a regular evening into a brain-tickling party. Fast rules, sneaky moves, and plenty of laughs—just beware your friends now know how weird your thoughts really are.

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 had us plotting, backstabbing, and arguing over canals like true city designers. If you love clever moves and beating your mates by pure wit, Mexica’s your game. Just watch out for sneaky bridges… and even sneakier friends.