Board Game Reviews

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Parade: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Parade Review

Parade surprised me with its clever card play and charming art. Turns out, Alice in Wonderland isn’t just for tea parties—it's also for ruthless point-minimizing! Play smart, watch your friends squirm, and pray your parade doesn’t bite you back.

Relic cover
Rating: 3.5/5

Relic Review

Relic is like Warhammer’s wild cousin: flashy, fun, and doesn’t know what ‘fair’ means. If you love dice drama and flashy cards, you’ll have a blast—just don’t expect to win by skill alone!

Confrontation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Confrontation Review

Confrontation dazzles with great minis and wild battles, but the rulebook might make you cry. If you like chaos with style, it’s worth a shot—just bring patience, snacks, and maybe a thesaurus.

Bookmaker: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Bookmaker Review

Bookmaker pulls you in with easy rules, quick rounds, and loads of sneaky fun. It's perfect for groups who love bluffing, but luck sometimes overshadows skill. Still, we had plenty of laughs every game night!

Rating: 4/5

Review

Endgames packs tight strategy and fair play into every round. My pals and I laughed, cursed, and schemed—no runaway winners here. If you want a skill-based challenge minus unfair luck, this gem is worth your table time.

Ming Dynasty: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Ming Dynasty Review

Ming Dynasty mixes clever planning and lovely artwork, but throws in some surprise event cards that can mess with your plans. Still, I had a blast (even when my empire crumbled). Great for fans of strategy and history.

Rating: 3.8/5

The Boss Review

The Boss is all about bluffing and guts, with hilarious stand-offs and sneaky plays. Sure, the art’s a bit goofy, but if you like double-crosses and risky gambles, it’ll keep your crew talking long after game night.

Birth of a Nation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Birth of a Nation Review

Birth of a Nation nails its theme and gets most history right. You’ll plot, scheme, and maybe yell at your friends—just like real history—but with much better snacks. Watch out for the odd clunky rule or two.

Killer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Killer Review

Killer is the party game that turns your pals into suspicious weirdos. Easy rules, loads of laughs, and every round feels different—just hope your grandma isn’t secretly the killer. She’s surprisingly good at it.

Terra Nova - Terra Nova, Capstone Games, 2022 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Terra Nova Review

Terra Nova brings sharp strategy, clever blocking, and just enough variety to keep things spicy. It’s easy to learn and perfect for groups who hate losing to dumb luck. Grab some friends, get competitive, and watch the friendships wobble!