Worker Placement

Players use tokens to select actions or spaces on a shared board, determining what actions are available to them. Examples include “Agricola,” “Lords of Waterdeep,” and “Viticulture.”

Foodies - Foodies, CMON Limited/Spaghetti Western Games, 2019 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3/5

Foodies Review

Foodies is a tasty blend of light strategy and luck. It’s colorful, quick, and fun, but don’t expect deep thinking. Best served as a light snack between heavier games!

Cryo - Cryo, Z-Man Games, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Cryo Review

Cryo serves up chilly tension and tough choices. Worker placement feels clever and rewarding, but if you mess up, that's on you—not the dice! My group couldn't stop at one round. It's a brain-freeze worth catching.

Magnolia: Box Cover Front
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!

Amalfi: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Amalfi Review

Amalfi wowed our group with clever strategy and gorgeous bits, even if the setup took longer than finding my missing sock. Worth a play if you like brains over luck!

The Colonists: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

The Colonists Review

The Colonists is a beast of a board game—it rewards planners, not gamblers. Set aside your weekend, gather your most patient pals, and prepare for a satisfying, brain-burning empire building marathon. Bring snacks, bathroom breaks, and possibly an alibi.

The Flood: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

The Flood Review

From saving animals to dodging my friends’ ‘accidental’ floods, The Flood kept us laughing and scheming all night. Strategy beats luck here—mostly. Just don’t blame me if the animals get a little seasick.

Taverna: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Taverna Review

Taverna tosses you into a wild night of bribery, beer, and backstabbing. The art’s a treat, the rules are simple, and the only thing messier than my last game was the bar floor!

Carson City cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Carson City Review

Carson City throws you into a gunslinging, land-grabbing Old West. With tense duels, clever worker placement and heaps of replayability, it’s a rootin’-tootin’ good time—just watch out for Lady Luck sneaking up on your cowboy hat!

Gutenberg - Gutenberg, Portal Games / Granna, 2022 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Gutenberg Review

Gutenberg lets you pretend to be a printing tycoon, juggling ink, gears, and deadlines. Smart choices rule here—luck sits quietly in the corner, sipping glue. If you like brains over dice, this game deserves a spot on your shelf.

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 2.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool's Gold is a wild, luck-heavy mining game where friends turn into gold-crazed maniacs. Fun and noisy for casual nights, but strategy lovers will leave scratching their heads. Bring snacks, leave your well-laid plans at home.