Board Game Reviews

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Aquarius - Aquarius, Looney Labs, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Aquarius Review

Aquarius brings wild, colorful chaos to the table. It's quick to learn and super silly, but luck rules the day. Great with kids or rowdy friends, but don’t expect deep strategy. Artwork pops, gameplay zooms by, laughter guaranteed.

Ranger: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Ranger Review

Ranger lets you sneak through forests, outwit rivals, and collect treasures. It looks gorgeous and keeps you on your toes. Luck pops up, but strategy wins. Not flawless, but it's a wild ride worth trying with friends.

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

New York Review

If you want a fast-paced city takeover and can handle a bit of chaos, 'New York' brings fun and strategy to the table—just watch out for sneaky card tricks and loud arguments!

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon delivers tense strategy and epic history for war buffs. Rules can overwhelm, luck pops up, but it shines when players get into the groove. Just bring snacks—you'll need energy for these battles!

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Ohio Review

Ohio is fast, sneaky, and full of laughs. The bluffing keeps everyone guessing, but if you hate luck swinging the game, maybe skip this one. Still, for lighthearted game nights, it’s a hit with my group!

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

*Star Review

In *star, smart moves beat lucky rolls. The game looks pretty on the table and keeps players thinking till the end. Just watch out—one bad round doesn’t ruin you, but one good plan can win it all.

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Focus Review

Focus is a pure strategy game—no luck, just your brain and sneaky moves. Easy to learn but hours to master. Not for those who blame the dice. Storage is bad, but the gameplay? Top-notch fun!

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Delta Review

Delta is a clever mix of strategy and bird meeple beauty. I loved the planning and player interaction, but colorblind players beware those confusing tokens! Play it if you like brains over luck and enjoy a chunky bit of engine-building.

Pizza: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Pizza Review

Pizza is fast, silly, and perfect for food fights—without tomato sauce on your carpet. If you like chaos and yelling "That’s my slice!", you’ll love it. But if you hate luck, order a different game.

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!