Board Game Reviews

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Cuba: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Cuba Review

'Cuba' is a gem in the board game world. It blends strategy with gorgeous art, ensuring each playthrough is fresh and engaging. Despite a bit of luck, it's the skill that will lead you to victory.

AuZtralia - AuZtralia, SchilMil Games/Stronghold Games, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.9/5

AuZtralia Review

Auztralia throws you into farming, fighting, and frantic Cthulhu chaos. Expect clever moves, wild monsters, and a time tracker that never lets you nap. It’s farming, but with tentacles—and more stress than my last houseplant.

Mexica cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Mexica Review

Mexica turns city planning into a cutthroat game night. We fought over canals, blocked paths, and claimed districts—no dice luck, just pure strategy. My friend still won by one measly point. I haven’t forgiven him yet.

Pax Porfiriana: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Pax Porfiriana Review

Pax Porfiriana masterfully blends complex game mechanics, engaging social interactions, and rich historical themes, offering a deeply rewarding board game experience that stands out for its strategic depth and capacity to entertain.

Woodcraft: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Woodcraft Review

Woodcraft brilliantly melds intricate mechanics, lively social interactions, and fresh innovative designs into a board game that ensures both challenging and amusing experiences for its players.

Colosseum: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Colosseum Review

In this Colosseum review, we delve into its strategic depth, engaging social interaction, and captivating artwork, offering an overall glimpse of a game that splendidly blends historical flavor with dynamic gameplay.

Imperium: Legends - Imperium: Legends, Osprey Games, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Imperium: Legends Review

Imperium: Legends weaves intricate deck-building, robust player interactions, and deep historical immersion into a strategy board game that intrigues and delights. Perfect for those looking to dive into complex, thematic gameplay.

Las Vegas: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Las Vegas Review

'Las Vegas' dazzles with its mix of luck and strategy. Perfect for game nights, it balances competitive fun with a touch of randomness. Despite my usual gripes with luck, this game keeps everyone on their toes and laughing.

Baseball Highlights: 2045 cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Baseball Highlights: 2045 Review

This review delves into Baseball Highlights: 2045, examining its intricate deck-building, deep strategic planning, and the significant social interactions it fosters, all of which make it a compelling game for enthusiasts.