Board Game Reviews

Browse our extensive archive, to find a great match for your next game night!

Submarine cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Submarine Review

Submarine offers engaging mechanics and solid player balance. The components are high quality, and the replayability is top-notch. A few tricky rules, but overall a rewarding experience!

Spies!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Spies! Review

If you love sneaky moves, wild accusations, and accusing your best friend of being a double agent, Spies! will fit right into your game night. Just keep snacks away from the cards—trust me, they don’t go undercover well.

Planet of the Apes - Planet of the Apes, IDW Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.3/5

Planet of the Apes Review

Planet of the Apes throws you into a wild, co-op scramble with your friends. Expect bananas, dice drama, and epic teamwork fails. It’s chaotic, a bit unfair, but you’ll laugh the whole time. Not for sour grapes or lone wolves!

Simplicity: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Simplicity Review

Simplicity is a fast, breezy city-builder with bold looks and easy rules. Great for a quick laugh, but don't expect epic depth. Perfect for filler time!

Rush Hour: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Rush Hour Review

Rush Hour is a fun, brain-bending puzzle game. With quality components and increasing challenges, it's perfect for solo play. Just be ready to face some tricky traffic jams!

Catherine the Great: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Catherine the Great Review

'Catherine the Great' marries strategy and history in a balanced board game. Expect stunning artwork and intense player interactions set in 18th-century Russia. Perfect for strategy lovers!

Vector - Box cover (FX Schmidt Edition) - Credit: Marvelfan
Rating: 4.5/5

Vector Review

Vector is a strategic gem with engaging gameplay and stunning design. A bit of a learning curve, but perfect for those who love skill-based games.

New Amsterdam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

New Amsterdam Review

New Amsterdam impresses with its rich historical theme, strategic gameplay, and high-quality components. Though the card edges might wear over time, it's a minor issue in an otherwise stellar game. A must-try for strategy enthusiasts!

Management: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Management Review

Management board game offers deep strategy, fair mechanics, and excellent replayability. With 1-2 hours of engaging playtime, it's a solid pick for those who love resource management and decision-making.

Portal: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Portal Review

Portal is a strategic gem with top-notch components. It balances skill and luck perfectly, ensuring fun and fair games every time.