Board Game Reviews

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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.

The Hunt for Red October - High Res Image of Cover - Credit: Orph
Rating: 4.5/5

The Hunt for Red October Review

The Hunt for Red October nails the Cold War vibe with tense, smart gameplay and almost no luck. If you love strategy and cat-and-mouse chases, this game might just float your submarine.

Komodo: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Komodo Review

Komodo turns friends into sneaky zookeepers, fighting over tiles and animals. Quick to learn, bright as a zoo parade, but luck can bite your tail! Best with folks who love a light, competitive rumble.

Misty: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Misty Review

Misty is a quick, cheerful puzzle full of sliding chaos and cheeky doodles. Not for serious planners, but perfect if your group loves playful mayhem and doesn't mind a little luck deciding the winner.

The City: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Metropolis Review

Metropolis is a fast-paced city-building game where auctions rule and luck takes a back seat. The sharp art, tense bidding, and clever strategy make every session feel like a downtown showdown—with only a hint of cardboard chaos.

Stories!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Stories! Review

If your friends love spinning wild yarns and laughing at each other's bad accents, stories! will be a hit. Fast turns, endless story paths, and belly laughs guaranteed—though sore losers may want to sit this one out.

All Quiet on the Western Front: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

All Quiet on the Western Front Review

All Quiet on the Western Front packs tense decisions and clever strategy into a well-balanced war game. It’s got brains, heart, and just enough chaos to keep things spicy—without making you flip the table in frustration.