Board Game Reviews

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Black Box cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Black Box Review

Black Box is a brain-twister in a tiny box. I played with friends and still see pegs in my dreams. If you love pure deduction, this one’s a keeper. Just watch out for gloating winners. Trust me.

Casablanca: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Casablanca Review

Casablanca made me feel like a conniving movie villain—trading, scheming, and pretending not to betray my friends (I lied). It's dramatic, fun, and occasionally unfair, just like a real night at Rick’s bar.

Mighty - Mighty, Korea Boardgames, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Mighty Review

Mighty brings sharp tactics, lively teamwork, and just enough chaos to every table. If strategic trick-taking gets your heart racing, you’ll love it—just don’t expect fancy art or wild surprises. Bring your clever friends, not your luckiest ones.

Kensington: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Kensington Review

Kensington is pure tile-laying chaos with a retro vibe. Every turn, you plot, block, and bargain your way to victory. Fast, strategic, and packed with table talk—this classic will either make you laugh or flip the board!

Origin - Box image. - Credit: The Innocent
Rating: 4.3/5

Origin Review

Origin surprised me with its chunky meeples and clever map-building. It's got brains, not just luck, and I had a blast moving my tribe around—plus, nobody flipped the board. Always a good sign in my books.

Toscana: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Toscana Review

Toscana kept us on our toes, scheming over tile placement and fighting for fields like hungry goats. Strategy shines, luck fades. If you love blocking friends and epic comebacks, this game will feel right at home on your table.

La Strada: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

La Strada Review

La Strada hits that sweet spot between quick strategy and friendly competition. Roads get tangled, friendships get tested, and I still can't pronounce "La Strada" correctly after my third soda. A clever pick for fans of route-building games!

The Duke cover
Rating: 4.8/5

The Duke Review

The Duke feels like chess’s cooler cousin who actually gets invited to parties. It’s all about clever moves, chunky tiles, and zero luck—just pure head-to-head strategy. My friends got hooked, and so did I!

Hot Seat: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Hot Seat Review

Hot Seat made us laugh until we cried. The questions sparked wild guesses and even wilder stories. If you want deep strategy, look elsewhere. But for pure, social fun? This one delivers in spades every time.

Captains of Industry: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Captains of Industry Review

Captains of Industry is a cutthroat game where your brain sweats more than your brow. If you like smart moves, tough choices, and stealing markets from your friends, you’ll find plenty to love (and a little to grumble) here.