Board Game Reviews

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Terminator Salvation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.1/5

Terminator Salvation Review

Terminator Salvation packs flashy minis, frantic dice rolls, and a dash of nostalgia. Fun for fans of the franchise, but if you hate losing to bad luck, this machine might make you wish you’d sent yourself back in time.

Got It!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Got It! Review

Got It! is a brain-tickling word game where teamwork matters more than luck. If you like clever clues and trading laughs over groans, this one’s a winner—just avoid playing with that one friend who overthinks everything.

Boxes: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Boxes Review

Boxes wastes no time with tricky rules. You grab a pen, argue over lines, and by the end you've made new rivals—er, friends. Quick, crude fun for anyone who likes to block, claim, and gloat.

Clocks: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Clocks Review

Clocks surprised me: the gears clicked, the colors popped, and the sabotage made for loud laughs. A bit of luck sneaks in, but strategy rules the day. My dog still doesn't understand the rules, though.

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

Silver Review

Silver is that rare card game where memory, skill, and a pinch of luck all crash together. It’s fast, funny, and keeps everyone on their toes—including me, who once swapped my lowest card for a goat.

Thunderbirds: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Thunderbirds Review

Thunderbirds shines when your friends argue over the best rescue plan, and someone shouts, “Parker, to the Mole!” Sadly, luck shows up too often—sometimes disasters just pile up and you’re all sunk, Tracy Island and all.

Wolf & Hound: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Wolf & Hound Review

Wolf & Hound is a sheep-saving race full of laughs and wild swings. Great art, simple rules, but luck can steal the show, so bring friends who like surprises—and maybe a backup plan for your poor sheep.

Volta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Volta Review

Volta is one of those games that tricks you into thinking you’re smart, then flips the table—sometimes literally if Dan’s losing. Fast turns, cool art, and just enough chaos to keep things spicy.

The Arrival - The Arrival, Cryptozoic Entertainment, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

The Arrival Review

The Arrival wowed my friends with its clever choices and moody Celtic theme. We fought, plotted, and sometimes yelled, but it always felt fair. Not perfect, but if you love strategy, you’ll come back for more.

Byzantium: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Byzantium Review

Byzantium packs your brain with choices—play both sides or get squashed. Tough for newbies, but if you like scheming, this game shines. Not for the faint-hearted or dice-rollers, but real strategy fans will love the challenge.