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.”

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold had us all fighting over the shiniest nuggets—and laughing when someone’s miner ended up ankle-deep in mud. It’s frantic, a bit lucky, and perfect for groups who don’t mind the odd twist of fate.

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold puts you in muddy boots and a greedy mood as you gamble for gold. It’s tense, sneaky fun, but watch out—luck sometimes trashes your careful plans faster than my mates can eat a bag of chips.

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Rating: 3.3/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold is a wild west romp that had my friends arguing over fool’s luck and digging for shiny rocks. If you like chaos and laughs, it’s a gold mine, but watch out for the swings of luck!

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.

Copycat: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Copycat Review

Copycat mashes up deck-building and worker placement in a clever game that rewards planning over luck. It’s not a looker, but it keeps the brain buzzing and the table noisy with all the blocking and scheming.

Pilgrim: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pilgrim Review

Pilgrim made us laugh, grumble, and pray for better moves. With sharp strategy and gorgeous art, it’s a treat for thinkers—but the rulebook is beefy, so bring snacks and patience!

Venice: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Venice Review

Venice lets you steer gondolas, dodge scandals, and scheme your way to the top. It's fast and clever, though the luck makes me twitchy. Still, for fans of sneaky strategy, it's a real splash.

The Pursuit of Happiness cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Pursuit of Happiness Review

If you ever wanted to pack a whole life into one evening (without taxes or cavities), The Pursuit of Happiness is your game. Plenty of laughs, some real choices, and only a little luck messing things up!

Rio Grande: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Rio Grande Review

Rio Grande blends strategy with vibrant design, offering dynamic player interaction and engaging gameplay. Each session feels unique, making it a must for board game enthusiasts. Just watch out for unbalanced mechanics if luck’s not your thing.

Experiment: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Experiment Review

Experiment is a colorful, chaotic game with a mix of strategy and luck. It's perfect for fun sessions with friends, but might frustrate hardcore strategists due to some unpredictable elements.