Board Game Reviews

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The Pillars of the Earth - The Pillars of the Earth, KOSMOS, 2017/2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

The Pillars of the Earth Review

'The Pillars of the Earth' enchants with intricate worker placement and vibrant player interaction, culminating in tangible building progression satisfaction—perfect for enthusiasts seeking deep strategy and social engagement.

Gùgōng: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Gùgōng Review

In this review of Gùgōng, I've broken down the intricate mechanics and engaging social interaction central to this board game, ultimately deeming it a complex, yet incredibly rewarding experience for strategy enthusiasts.
Carpe Diem: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Carpe Diem Review

So, Carpe Diem, right? Imagine blending strategy with the luck of the draw, but in a cool way where you're not just praying to the board game gods. Great pieces, but man, who picked these colors?
Notre Dame: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Notre Dame Review

Notre Dame wows with its blend of strategy and thematic depth. Quality components and a fair balance of luck make every game a fresh challenge. Perfect for those who enjoy a strategic yet accessible board game experience.
The Godfather: Corleone's Empire: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire Review

In 'The Godfather: Corleone's Empire', strategic depth merges with rich player interaction, offering a tension-filled race for control and influence amidst the iconic criminal underworld. A truly immersive and cunning board game experience.
Saint Petersburg: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Saint Petersburg Review

Intricate resource management and dynamic player interaction weave throughout 'Saint Petersburg', making each round increasingly strategic and delightfully engaging, fostering both careful planning and social engagement.

Pandemic: Fall of Rome: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Pandemic: Fall of Rome Review

Pandemic: Fall of Rome masterfully blends cooperative strategy with historical emersion, offering enriched gameplay that demands teamwork, strategic planning, and tough decisions, echoing challenges faced by the Roman Empire itself.
Flamecraft: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Flamecraft Review

In our Flamecraft review, we delved into the dragon-infused worker placement that sparks joyful interaction and strategic depth. Its mesmerizing art only enhances the engrossing gameplay of this charming board game.
Raiders of Scythia: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Raiders of Scythia Review

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Raiders of Scythia envelops you in strategic depth through its engaging worker placement and raiding mechanics, accompanied by robust player interaction - an unmissable gem in the board gaming horde.

So Clover! - So Clover!, Repos Production, 2021 — front cover, English edition (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

So Clover! Review

In 'So Clover!', quick dynamic rounds blend with ingenious connection clue deduction, requiring seamless teamwork. A competitive yet cooperative gem that's great for a social gaming evening.