Board Game Reviews

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*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.

Shazamm!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.9/5

Shazamm! Review

Shazamm! throws two wizards into a wild spell duel, where brains beat luck. With sly bluffing, tricky mana bets, and clever mind games, it’s perfect for frenemies. Just keep your mana—and your temper—under control!

Pirates!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Pirates! Review

Pirates! turns everyone into sneaky treasure hunters. Loud laughs, wild betrayals, and a bit too much luck. Great for parties, but don’t expect a fair fight—or to keep all your friends by the end!

Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Shazam Review

Shazam is a blast for quick laughs and wild turns, but if you like strategy over chance, you might feel cursed! Still, it’s perfect for parties—just don’t bring your poker face.

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

Pirates Review

Pirates had us shouting "Arrr!" and plotting backstabs over soggy chips. It’s tons of fun but the luck can make even the smartest pirate walk the plank. Still, I'd play again—just maybe with a bigger snack budget.

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

Museum Review

Museum dazzles with great art and theme, but luck can trip up your plans. It’s fast to learn and fun with friends, though sometimes it feels like the card gods want you to open a potato exhibit instead.

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Goodwill Review

Goodwill packs clever trading and bluffing into a quick, chatty experience. Great for friends who love social games, but skip it if you hate negotiation or have trust issues from Monopoly.