Board Game Reviews

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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: 4/5

Aquarius Review

Aquarius throws you into wild, trippy card-laying chaos. One turn, you’re winning, then boom—your element changes! It’s fast, weird, and fun if you don’t mind luck stealing your thunder. Not for grumps who hate losing to chance.

Ranger: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Ranger Review

Ranger surprised me with its smart mix of tactics and cheeky player moves. While luck sometimes crashes the party, the fun artwork and choices kept our group engaged. Just mind the thin player boards and pack your best poker face.

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

New York Review

New York throws you into the bustling city, where grabbing spaces and outsmarting friends matters as much as luck. Fast, funny, but a tad random—perfect for relaxed game nights, less so for strategy champs. Prepare for chaos and laughs.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon makes you feel like a real general until the dice betray you. Great for history buffs, just keep your lucky socks handy. Best with three friends who aren’t sore losers—trust me, I tested this the hard way.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Ohio Review

Ohio turns friendship into a battlefield of sly moves and loud laughter. It's fast, easy, and full of sneaky surprises, but luck can still throw you off. Still, it's a wild ride for most groups.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

*Star Review

If you love wild moves, lucky breaks, and a bit of shouting, *star will keep your table buzzing. Just don’t come looking for deep strategy or you’ll be left scratching your head—and maybe flipping the board.

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Focus Review

Focus sucked me in with its twisty tactics and sneaky piece stacks. It’s all brains, no lucky dice rolls. Not for party animals, but perfect for folks who want a real duel of wits and planning. Solid stuff.

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Delta Review

Delta packs smart choices, cool animal meeples, and plenty of laughs into every session. The balance feels just right, with almost no luck nonsense. That insert though—yikes! Still, it’s become a regular at our game nights.

Pizza: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Pizza Review

Pizza brings spicy chaos to your table! We argued, traded, and (mildly) betrayed eachother. Pure party fun, not for serious strategists. If you’re hungry for laughter and wild swings, this is your slice. Just don’t expect to win with skill alone.