Board Game Reviews

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Imhotep: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Imhotep Review

Imhotep dazzles with its blend of strategic depth and social interaction, wrapped in an ancient Egyptian theme. Resource management and rapid gameplay offer a delightful challenge for gamers hosting play sessions with enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Imperial Struggle cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Imperial Struggle Review

In Imperial Struggle, players enact a centuries-old rivalry, crafting a tapestry of trade, military might, and nuanced events. Its historical narrative shines amidst deep strategic layers and social dynamics, ensuring a riveting board game experience.
Raptor: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Raptor Review

Raptor dazzles with asymmetric gameplay and deep strategic options, fostering intense player interaction, maintaining balance, and promising thrilling matches each time – a resounding success for social players and tacticians alike.
Friday: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Friday Review

'Friday', a solo adventure game, has me hooked! The steep learning curve turns into a rewarding journey. Despite its reliance on luck, the strategic depth and replay value shine. It's a solo gamer's treasure I highly recommend.
The Great Wall: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.4/5

The Great Wall Review

Played 'The Great Wall' with friends and wow, what a game! Mixes strategy with a dash of luck. Stunning pieces but, ahem, prepare for some friendly rivalry. It's a solid 4.5 stars for me. Replay? Absolutely!
IKI: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

IKI Review

In my IKI review, a rich tapestry of strategic choices and player interaction meets quality components, offering tabletop enthusiasts a deeply satisfying and aesthetically pleasing cultural experience of historic Japan.
Air, Land, & Sea: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Air, Land, & Sea Review

Air, Land, & Sea astounds with its clever gameplay mechanics and engaging strategic depth, ensuring every match is a delightful battle of wits. It's a concise, highly-recommendable gem in the board game world.
Pan Am - Pan Am, Funko Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Pan Am Review

In this review, we dove deep into Pan Am’s blending of strategic depth with engaging player interaction and well-timed game pace, making it a thrilling board game highly recommended for enthusiasts.