Board Game Reviews

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Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Queen Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Amsterdam Review

Amsterdam is a blast for fans of clever plans and bidding wars. The art pops, the gameplay hooks you, and victory feels earned—unless you accidentally sell your tulips too cheap. Oops. Still, it's a keeper for strategy lovers!

Aquarius - Aquarius, Looney Labs, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.3/5

Aquarius Review

Aquarius is wild, fast, and full of surprises. The groovy cards lure you in, but the chaos and luck keep you laughing or yelling at your friends. Not for deep thinkers—great for folks who love friendly chaos.

Ranger: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Ranger Review

Ranger whisks you into a forest full of clever tactics and ridiculously cute animal meeples. It’s balanced, easy to learn, and surprisingly tense—just watch out for that sneaky raccoon. If you love strategy, this one’s a keeper!

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

New York Review

‘New York’ takes you on a city adventure full of scheming, laughs, and just the right sprinkle of chaos. It’s a blast with friends, though a bit of luck might spike your coffee every now and then.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon brings bold strategy and tense decisions to the table, but you’ll need a chunk of time—and snacks. Great for history buffs who dream of outwitting their friends, but not for fans of quick, lucky wins.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Ohio Review

Ohio brings wild laughs and quirky chaos to the table. Simple rules and silly actions make it great for parties, but don’t expect much strategy. Best played with friends who enjoy a bit of mayhem and surprise.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

*Star Review

If you want a wild game night, *star delivers with laughs, great art, and chaos. It’s fair enough, but don’t expect to plan every turn—luck stirs the pot. We still had a blast playing (and yelling).

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Focus Review

Focus is a pure strategy battle—no luck, just brains. The chunky pieces are super satisfying to move, and every game feels tense. If you like clever moves and fair play, Focus could be your new go-to classic.

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Delta Review

Delta offers solid strategy, eye-catching pieces, and a fun level of player scheming. Luck pops up now and then, but skill usually wins out. We laughed, plotted, and definitely played more than once. Good value for game night.

Pizza: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pizza Review

Pizza serves up silly fun and tasty competition, but a slice of luck can sometimes leave players hungry for more control. Perfect for parties, but not for those who hate randomness. Bring napkins—things might get cheesy!