Board Game Reviews

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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.

Orbit - ORBIT, Bitewing Games, 2025 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Orbit Review

Orbit brings fast-paced, spacey fun to the table with quick turns, bright artwork, and just enough chaos. It's easy to learn, plays great in groups, and always has us shouting—sometimes at asteroids, sometimes at each other.

Othello: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Othello Review

Othello looks easy, but don't let it fool you. My friends thought they had me – then I flipped the whole board at the end. Pure strategy, zero luck, and plenty of bragging rights.

Da Vinci Code: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Da Vinci Code Review

Da Vinci Code is fast, sneaky fun. My group laughed, accused, and guessed wrong a lot. The rules are simple, but luck sometimes decides it. Still, this is a great pick for quick, clever games with friends or family.

Death Wish: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Death Wish Review

Death Wish had us laughing and groaning as we raced to bizarre ends. The art is killer, the theme is wild, and chaos rules—just don’t bring it to a funeral. Perfect for friends who love twisted humor.

Tortuga: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Tortuga Review

Tortuga throws you right into pirate chaos, full of secret deals and sudden betrayals. It's hilarious fun with the right group, but luck sometimes calls the shots. Still, if backstabbing pirates makes you laugh, you'll have a blast!

DIG: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

DIG Review

Dig turns you into a treasure-hunting mole, frantically grabbing gems before your friends snatch them. It's fast, silly, and fun, though luck plays a big part—sometimes the dirt gives you diamonds, other times just, well... more dirt.

Devil's Den: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Devil’s Den Review

If you love chaos, backstabbing, and a spooky theme, Devil’s Den is your game. Just don’t expect a fair fight—luck rules here, not skill. Perfect for wild game nights, less so for sore losers.

Party Animals: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Party Animals Review

Party Animals turns any dull night into a zoo of laughter and chaos. It’s silly, fast, and perfect for parties—just don’t expect deep strategy or epic brainpower to win!