Tile Placement

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

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 turns you into a crafty city planner, scheming against friends while building lakes and temples. No dice here, just sharp moves and a few laughs when someone accidentally walls themselves in. It’s clever, tense, and really fun.

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.

Karuba: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Karuba Review

In this review of Karuba, we delve into the sophisticated balance of strategy, player interaction, and complexity that makes this board game a compelling adventure for friends and family alike.

Roads & Boats: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Roads & Boats Review

This review delves into 'Roads & Boats,' highlighting its rich strategic depth, engaging player interaction, and sophisticated resource management. A board game that promises a complex, yet rewarding experience for those who dive in.

Nova Luna - Nova Luna, Edition Spielwiese / Stronghold Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Nova Luna Review

In Nova Luna, players dive into a cleverly designed puzzle of tile selection, attempting to accomplish goals with optimal efficiency while navigating subtle player interaction and turns that ratchet up remarkable tension.

Ingenious - Ingenious, KOSMOS, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.8/5

Ingenious Review

'Ingenious' hits the sweet spot between being easy to learn and offering deep strategic play. With its high replay value and great component quality, it's a must-have in any game collection, despite its luck factor. A solid 4 out of 5 stars.