Board Game Reviews

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Halloween - Halloween, Quined Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Halloween Review

Halloween brings spooky fun with clever scares and ghastly player tricks. It shines with friends who love mayhem, but beware: luck sometimes haunts your plans. Good for a laugh, just don’t expect pure strategy.

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Guardians Review

Guardians lets you battle as colorful heroes with smooth gameplay and flashy powers. It’s fair and easy to pick up, though some combos are wild. Perfect for friends who hate boring nights, but not for hardcore luck-haters.

Carnival: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Carnival Review

Carnival is a wild ride of dice, trading, and luck. Great if you enjoy chaos and laughter, but don't expect deep strategy. Perfect for casual nights with friends, less so for folks who take winning a bit too seriously.

Politico: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Politico Review

Politico made us laugh, yell, and question our friendships – all in one round. If you like lively debates and a bit of chaos, this game packs plenty of punch. Just don’t blame me if you lose your alliances!

Brew: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Brew Review

Brew tosses you into a wild forest full of magic, chaos, and lots of dice chucking—sometimes your plans work, sometimes the dice laugh at you. Gorgeous art, silly fun, but luck can crush your strategy dreams fast.

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Aliens Review

Aliens brings the movie’s tension right to your table. It’s fun, frantic, and screams teamwork. But sometimes the dice hate you—so bring snacks and your best game face.

Faces: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Faces Review

Faces brings wild guesses and gut-busting laughs to the table. With real photos and easy rules, it’s pure party fun—just don’t expect strategy or epic wins. Bring friends who love to laugh, and you’ll have a blast.

Skyward: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Skyward Review

Skyward takes the classic "I split, you choose" mechanic and makes it tense and fun. Splitting resources never felt so personal. Throw in clever strategy and pretty art, and you get a game that keeps hitting the table.

Target: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Target Review

Target brings laughs and chaos to game night. Action cards spice things up, but luck sometimes trumps skill. Still, it's quick, fun, and easy to teach—just don’t expect to outsmart your luckiest friend every time.

M: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

M Review

If you want a game that mixes charm and head-scratching choices, 'm' is a great pick. Sure, it has a few hiccups, but you’ll laugh, squabble, and maybe even win. What else do you need?