Board Game Reviews

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Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Fool’s Gold Review

If you like gold rushes, wild guesses, and watching your plans crumble thanks to a single, lousy card—Fool's Gold might be your new favorite. Just leave your dreams of pure strategy at the door, partner.

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold had us all fighting over the shiniest nuggets—and laughing when someone’s miner ended up ankle-deep in mud. It’s frantic, a bit lucky, and perfect for groups who don’t mind the odd twist of fate.

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold puts you in muddy boots and a greedy mood as you gamble for gold. It’s tense, sneaky fun, but watch out—luck sometimes trashes your careful plans faster than my mates can eat a bag of chips.

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold is a wild west romp that had my friends arguing over fool’s luck and digging for shiny rocks. If you like chaos and laughs, it’s a gold mine, but watch out for the swings of luck!

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 2.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool's Gold is a wild, luck-heavy mining game where friends turn into gold-crazed maniacs. Fun and noisy for casual nights, but strategy lovers will leave scratching their heads. Bring snacks, leave your well-laid plans at home.

Big Shot - Big Shot, Playte, 2025 — front cover, Lboard edition (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Big Shot Review

Big Shot is wild, loud, and sneaky—just how I like my game nights. But beware, luck loves to crash the party. Best with four players, it shines with deals and heartbreaks. Not for pure tacticians!

Metro: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Metro Review

Metro is a colorful tile-laying game where players build winding train routes across Paris. Easy rules, sneaky moves, and endless laughs make it a hit—just watch out for that sneaky friend who loves chaos!

Fury of Dracula (Fourth Edition) cover
Rating: 4/5

Dracula Review

Dracula throws you into a dark chase, where one player hides as the Count and others hunt him down. It’s tense, clever, but best for folks who love long games and a good bluff. Bring snacks. And garlic.

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.