Board Game Reviews

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Turning Point: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Turning Point Review

Turning Point throws you into a battle of wits and wild guesses. Every round brings new surprises, and it’s pure fun if you love calling friends’ bluffs. Just don’t come crying when grandma beats you… again.

The Hobbit: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

The Hobbit Review

The Hobbit tosses you into Middle-earth with friends, dice, and a pinch of chaos. Expect teamwork, laughter, and a serious dose of luck—just don’t get too attached to your victory plans. Perfect for fans, less so for strategy buffs.

Don Quixote: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Don Quixote Review

Don Quixote is a clever tile game that had my friends challenging each other for legendary glory. Quick to learn, offers good replay value, but a tad too lucky at times. Still, I’d saddle up again.

War Room: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

War Room Review

War Room turns my table into a global battlefield every game night. The strategy is deep, luck takes a back seat, and my friends now distrust me forever. Just don't expect to finish before midnight!

Coral: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Coral Review

Coral is a quick, clever abstract game where you stack colorful blocks to build reefs. It’s fun, fair, and surprisingly strategic, making it a great fit for anyone who loves puzzles and hates waiting forever for their turn.

Pico: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pico Review

Pico is fast, funny, and always got my friends bickering—in a good way. Rules are clear, strategy wins (mostly), and games never drag. It's my go-to for quick laughs and a bit of sneaky card play.

All Rise: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

All Rise Review

All Rise turns your living room into a wild courtroom. Our group laughed so hard we woke the dog! It shines in big groups, but beware: pretending to be a judge may go to your head. Guilty of fun.

Alienation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Alienation Review

Alienation is a fast-paced, sneaky game where aliens bluff and bicker over planets. I laughed, I lost, I blamed my friends. Not perfect, but a blast for silly game nights.

Top Secret: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Top Secret Review

If you fancy yourself a smooth-talking agent, Top Secret lets you test your spy skills with bluffing and laughter—just watch out for Lady Luck ruining your master plan at the worst moment!

Astra - Astra, Mindclash Games, 2022 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Astra Review

Astra surprised me with its clever puzzles and zero-fuss mechanics. The art looks dreamy, and everyone at my table fought hard for constellations. Strategy beats luck here, making it a blast for both newbies and obsessive star chart doodlers.