Board Game Reviews

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Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Shazam Review

Shazam brings spell-casting chaos and laughs, blending smart moves with silly moments. It’s a fast, zappy game for friends who love magic—but don’t expect deep strategy or endless replay. Still, it’s a blast while it lasts!

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 3.8/5

Pirates Review

If you want to shout "Arrr!" and steal gold from your mates, Pirates nails the vibe. But if rolling dice leaves you sweating, beware: this game loves chaos and crazy luck. Arrr you brave enough?

Museum - Museum, Holy Grail Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Museum Review

Museum let me live my Indiana Jones dream—without snakes! It shines with gorgeous art and clever collecting, though sometimes luck rains on your parade. Still, if you love museums and set collecting, give it a shot.

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Goodwill Review

Goodwill is a blast if you like bargains and banter. Fast rounds, fair mechanics, and no runaway luck. The art is nothing fancy, but the wheeling and dealing? Top notch. Brings out everyone’s inner used car salesman.

King: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

King Review

King delivers laughs and wild moments with every round. Expect bold cards, clear rules, and plenty of surprises—just don’t expect a pure skill showdown. A solid choice for groups who love chaos and banter.

California: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

California Review

California is bright, breezy, and stuffed with wacky tile-placing fun. It’s perfect for folks who like casual games, but if you hate luck, maybe stick to something a little less sun-soaked. My flamingo lost a shoe.

China: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

China Review

China brings tense strategy and clever blocking to the table. With simple rules and deep gameplay, it’s perfect for area control fans—just don’t expect much luck to save you from your friends’ sneaky moves!

Colorado - Colorado, Sylex, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Colorado Review

Colorado is fast, easy, and sneaky fun. Luck plays a big role, so don't expect epic brain battles—but it's a solid pick for family nights. Just don’t blame me when your grandma crushes you with a wild card.

Buccaneer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Buccaneer Review

Buccaneer throws you onto a wobbly pirate ship full of yelling friends and sneaky steals. It’s a barrel of fun, but don’t expect deep strategy—most victories come from lucky rolls and good timing.

Coffee: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Coffee Review

Coffee serves up a cozy blend of cute art and competitive play. It's an easy-to-learn card game with sneaky twists, perfect for game night laughs—just be ready for a bit more luck than strategy.