Board Game Reviews

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Matchstix: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Matchstix Review

If you want a fast and fun puzzle game that fits in your pocket, Digit does the trick. Easy rules, lots of laughs, and no broken friendships—unless someone flips the table out of pure number rage.

Red Rising - Red Rising, Stonemaier Games, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Red Rising Review

Red Rising packs heaps of drama and shiny cards. I loved the tense choices, but luck sometimes crashed my plans. Still, my friends and I had a blast plotting our way to the top of the color-coded heap.

High Rise: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

High Rise Review

High Rise is a city-building game bursting with smart moves and ruthless skyscraper drama. Every turn brings a new chance to outwit your friends. The chunky pieces and bold art make it pop. It’s a hit at my table.

Ambar: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.1/5

Ambar Review

Ambar is a clever, fast-paced game where smart moves count more than luck. It’s easy to learn, tough to master, and brings out everyone’s competitive side—just watch out for those sneaky gem thieves at your table!

The Keep: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

The Keep Review

The Keep shines with sneaky moves and plenty of backstabbing, but those pesky dice can spoil even the best plans. Still, my group keeps coming back for more wild swings and laughs. If you like chaos, you’ll enjoy it.

Fat Fish - Fat Fish, HUCH!, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Fat Fish Review

Fat Fish is a wild card-slapping frenzy where fishy friends sabotage, scheme, and shout. It's fast, funny, slightly unfair, and heaps of fun—unless you hate losing to pure luck, then maybe grab a snack instead.

Rating: 4/5

Review

If you like jump scares, eerie art, and yelling at your friends for opening the wrong door, horror games steam might just be your new game night hit—with only a few spooky flaws.

Lascaux: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Lascaux Review

Lascaux turns prehistoric art into a battle of wits. You’ll bluff, bid, and probably question your friendships. Simple rules, sneaky gameplay, and lovely cave art—it’s a winner, even if I did lose to my own mom.

True Stories: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

True Stories Review

True Stories is a party game where tall tales and bizarre facts leave everyone guessing. We laughed, argued, and accused each other of lying. If you enjoy wild stories (and a bit of chaos), give it a go!

Evo: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Evo Review

Evo lets you mess with dinosaur genes and outbid your friends for cool dino upgrades. It’s wild, sometimes unfair, but always hilarious—unless you hate losing because of dice. Then you’ll need a hug. Or a different game.