Board Game Reviews

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Side Effects: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Side Effects Review

Side Effects is a quirky, strategic romp through mental health challenges. While luck plays a part, the game sparks fun moments and engaging player interaction. If you’re up for a conversational game night, it’s worth a shot!

Exposed: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Exposed Review

Playing 'Exposed' is like a game of cat and mouse, but both players are cats and occasionally pretend to be mice! It's engaging, strategic, and the artwork makes you smile. Just watch out for a bit of randomness.

Breakthrough: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Breakthrough Review

Breakthrough is a strategic delight! It promises engaging player interaction and careful planning. While vibrant components and design shine, cards could be thicker. It's a must-have for any game night—if you love strategy and minimal luck-based play.

Judge Dredd: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.6/5

Judge Dredd Review

"Judge Dredd: The Board Game" mixes strategy and luck in a gritty, dystopian world. Immersive theme stands out, but luck-based mechanics may frustrate strategy lovers. Despite its flaws, it's worth a play with open-minded friends.

Coronation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Coronation Review

Coronation offers a delightful blend of strategy and surprise, with stunning artwork and fair mechanics. While some luck is involved, skill truly shines. Gather friends, court chaos, and experience the thrill of climbing to the throne!

Witness cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Witness Review

Witness combines clever deduction with unique whisper mechanics, offering engaging player interaction. But brace yourself for memory challenges! It's a quirky, immersive experience perfect for those who love cooperative detective work, though not ideal for those seeking fast-paced action.

Extra!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Extra! Review

Extra! brings the chaos of a bustling newsroom to life. The game strikes a fine balance between strategy and luck, with engaging player interactions. Perfect for a lively game night, but be ready for some unpredictability!

Biosphere - Biosphere, DDD Verlag GmbH, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Biosphere Review

Biosphere combines strategic thrill with rich visuals. It’s a vibrant ecosystem of challenges, making every game unique. While strategy is key, a slight learning curve exists. Overall, its engaging mechanics keep us coming back for more!

Slither: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Slither Review

Slither brings chaotic fun to game night with a blend of strategy and luck. While its mechanics can be unbalanced, the quirky components and entertaining gameplay make it a worthwhile addition for light-hearted play sessions.

Pronto: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Pronto Review

Pronto is a fast, colorful card game that promises fun but has some balance issues. Great for a quick game night, but if luck isn't your thing, you might want to pass. Perfect in short bursts.