Board Game Reviews

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Blood Bowl: Living Rulebook: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Blood Bowl: Living Rulebook Review

In this Blood Bowl: Living Rulebook Review, we delve into its immersive Strategic Team Management, evocative Player Progression System, and the thrilling Interactive Gameplay Dynamics that make each match an unforgettable tactical struggle on the pitch.

Forbidden Desert: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Forbidden Desert Review

In the windswept epic of Forbidden Desert, comrades work in nail-biting sync against nature's rage, mastery of scarce resources, all while the desert's mood swings keep each escape thrillingly unpredictable. It's a cooperative marvel.

No Thanks! - No Thanks!, AMIGO, 2018 — front cover, English edition (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

No Thanks! Review

In this review, I found No Thanks! to seamlessly blend risk management and player interaction into a deceptively simple, yet profoundly engaging, game that is perfect for any social gathering or game night.

Sheriff of Nottingham cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Sheriff of Nottingham Review

Delve into the bustling world of Nottingham; experience the clever blend of bluffing tactics and cheerful conniving that will test friendships and provoke laughter. Mechanically sound, 'Sheriff of Nottingham' makes for a captivating social adventure.

Fire in the Lake: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Fire in the Lake Review

Fire in the Lake revolutionizes the war game terrain with its richly woven tapestry of counterinsurgency operations, offering unparalleled asymmetry and masterful social negotiations that propel strategic depth to impressive heights.

Risk Legacy cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Risk Legacy Review

In Risk Legacy, every choice has gravitas, permanently altering the game's universe. From setup to last man standing, the innovative Risk Legacy mechanic breathes fresh life into a classic, making it a must-play for strategists.

Alien: Fate of the Nostromo cover
Rating: 4/5

Alien Review

Alien entices with its immersive theme and thrilling player interaction. It's a strategic dance in space. However, luck may test your patience. Gather your friends for an out-of-this-world experience that might just leave you craving more.

Citadels - Citadels, Windrider Games, 2016 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Citadels Review

Jumped into 'Citadels' expecting a mild night. Wrong! The game's a wild ride of strategy, backstabbing, and laughter. Character choices and building strategies had us hooked. Minor gripe? Luck can sway the game. Still, a solid 4/5.