Board Game Reviews

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Cats: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Cats Review

Cats is quick, silly, and wild—just like real felines. You’ll laugh, you’ll groan, and maybe even hiss if luck isn’t on your side. Great for chaos-seekers, not for deep thinkers.

Celtic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Celtic Review

Celtic brings quick turns, colorful art, and just enough strategy to keep everyone grinning—except that one time luck ruined my plan. Great for families, but not for fans of heavy strategy.

Twitch: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Twitch Review

If you like games where you shout and scramble for cards while laughing and making a fool of yourself, Twitch is your jam. Not much strategy, but buckets of chaos. Beware, sore losers and slow reflexes—this one’s not for you!

duck! duck! Go!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

duck! duck! Go! Review

In Duck! Duck! Go!, strategic gameplay meets whimsical fun. The game mechanics encourage thoughtful planning, while interactions among players create hilarious moments. Suitable for gamers of all levels, its replayability makes it a cherished addition to game nights.

Connections: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Connections Review

Connections made my friends shout, laugh, and question my taste in music. It’s quick to learn, sparks wild debates, and feels fresh every round. Just watch out for those weird US trivia questions!

Amazons: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Amazons Review

Amazons is chess with attitude—move, block, and trap your friends until only one can wiggle free. Zero luck, pure brainpower. Bring snacks, you’ll be here a while!

Thebes cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Thebes Review

Thebes proves its uniqueness with a clever time-allocation mechanism, balancing risk in artifact digs. Its true charm lies in the social dynamics it fosters among players, leading to memorable game nights filled with strategy and laughter.

Tobago: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Tobago Review

Tobago excels with its captivating treasure hunt, fostering a shared journey of deduction and strategy amongst players. It molds an interactive, constantly evolving puzzle, guaranteeing each game session unleashes new secrets and challenges.

Torres - Torres, HUCH! & friends/IDW Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Torres Review

In my journey with Torres, I discovered a game where strategic depth meets engaging player interaction. The fair scoring system rewards thoughtful planning, making every game a thrilling yet balanced experience worth diving into repeatedly.

Take 5: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Take 5 Review

Take 5 turns simplicity into an art form, masterfully balancing luck with strategy. Its scoring system and player interactions engage without overcomplicating, making it a staple for game nights.