Board Game Reviews

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Rennaissance cover. Credit: Board Game Geek
Rating: 4/5

Renaissance Review

Renaissance is a gem with solid mechanics and stunning artwork, offering engaging player interaction and good balance. Minor luck elements aside, it's a satisfying game worth your time.

Bingo: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Bingo Review

Bingo, a classic game of luck, brings people together for laughs. Its simplicity shines, though it's heavy on luck. Great for quick, inclusive fun, but don't expect strategy. A solid 3.8 out of 5 from me.

Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Queen Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Amsterdam Review

Amsterdam excels in strategy and player interaction with top-notch components. Minor issue with box insert but offers great replayability. A rewarding game for those seeking a balanced challenge.

Aquarius - Aquarius, Looney Labs, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.3/5

Aquarius Review

Aquarius is a blast of color and chaos. It's quick, easy to teach, and perfect for casual nights. But if you hate randomness, you might want to sit this one out. Otherwise, let the rainbows fly!

Ranger: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Ranger Review

Ranger packs clever strategies and zero-nonsense forest flair. My group argued about mushrooms, laughed at squirrels, and—honestly—I’m still salty Brad beat me with a lucky draw. Still, I’d play again. Just not with Brad.

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

New York Review

New York brings the city’s chaos to your table—complete with bold colors, fast turns, and a sprinkle of mayhem. It’s fun for a casual night, unless your friends are sore losers like mine.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Napoleon Review

Fancy marching across Europe as Napoleon? This game nails strategy and tension, though the rules will make you wish for a time machine. Great for history buffs—less so if you hate reading the rulebook twice.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Ohio Review

Ohio packs a silly punch with fast rounds, easy rules, and plenty of bluffing. It’s light on strategy but big on laughs—just don’t expect to outsmart luck every time.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

*Star Review

Colorful, fast-paced, and easy to learn, *star brings table-flipping moments and clever choices. There’s luck, but good laughs and strategy too—just don’t trust Greg to not win again!

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Focus Review

Focus will make you second-guess your moves and side-eye your friends. With smart moves trumping luck, it’s a clever duel—just brush up on those rules so you don’t end up playing checkers instead of chess!