Board Game Reviews

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Sherwood: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Sherwood Review

Sherwood blends sharp bluffing and skill, with barely any luck in the mix. Gorgeous art and fast games keep me coming back—plus, my friends actually talk to me after playing. It’s a merry hit at my table!

Nimble - Nimble, Edition Spielwiese/Pegasus Spiele, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Nimble Review

Nimble is a rapid-fire card game that makes my heart race and my hands sweat. It’s pure chaos in a good way, but you’ll need reflexes faster than a caffeine-fueled squirrel to win.

Mythos Tales: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Mythos Review

Mythos looks amazing and the theme sucked me in, but the dice had other plans for my sanity. Fun with friends, but beware the chaos—luck loves to crash the party!

Terminator Salvation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.1/5

Terminator Salvation Review

Terminator Salvation packs flashy minis, frantic dice rolls, and a dash of nostalgia. Fun for fans of the franchise, but if you hate losing to bad luck, this machine might make you wish you’d sent yourself back in time.

Got It!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Got It! Review

Got It! is a brain-tickling word game where teamwork matters more than luck. If you like clever clues and trading laughs over groans, this one’s a winner—just avoid playing with that one friend who overthinks everything.

Boxes: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Boxes Review

Boxes wastes no time with tricky rules. You grab a pen, argue over lines, and by the end you've made new rivals—er, friends. Quick, crude fun for anyone who likes to block, claim, and gloat.

Clocks: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Clocks Review

Clocks surprised me: the gears clicked, the colors popped, and the sabotage made for loud laughs. A bit of luck sneaks in, but strategy rules the day. My dog still doesn't understand the rules, though.

Silver - Silver, Bézier Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Silver Review

Silver is that rare card game where memory, skill, and a pinch of luck all crash together. It’s fast, funny, and keeps everyone on their toes—including me, who once swapped my lowest card for a goat.

Thunderbirds: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Thunderbirds Review

Thunderbirds shines when your friends argue over the best rescue plan, and someone shouts, “Parker, to the Mole!” Sadly, luck shows up too often—sometimes disasters just pile up and you’re all sunk, Tracy Island and all.

Wolf & Hound: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Wolf & Hound Review

Wolf & Hound is a sheep-saving race full of laughs and wild swings. Great art, simple rules, but luck can steal the show, so bring friends who like surprises—and maybe a backup plan for your poor sheep.