Board Game Reviews

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Drive: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Drive Review

If you like fast cars, sneaky moves, and the sound of your friends groaning over a backstab, Drive is a speedy, fun ride—just watch out for those frustratingly lucky turns!

Cats: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Cats Review

If you want a game with silly cats, colorful cards, and playful chaos, Cats brings laughs to the table. Just don’t expect brain-burning strategy—here, paw luck rules!

Celtic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Celtic Review

Celtic gets you moving, trading, and plotting while the artwork pulls you in. It’s quick to learn, easy to play, but the luck sometimes trips up your best-laid plans. Still, we had plenty of laughs chasing down those routes.

Twitch: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Twitch Review

Twitch had us laughing, yelling, and pointing fingers all night. It’s fast, frantic, and a bit chaotic, but if you love wild party games, you’ll have a blast—just don’t expect much fairness!

duck! duck! Go!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

duck! duck! Go! Review

In Duck! Duck! Go!, strategic gameplay meets whimsical fun. The game mechanics encourage thoughtful planning, while interactions among players create hilarious moments. Suitable for gamers of all levels, its replayability makes it a cherished addition to game nights.

Connections: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Connections Review

Connections is quick to teach and full of laughs. My friends tried to outsmart each other, but the wild card links kept us guessing. If you like sharp thinking with a dash of chaos, it’s worth a look.

Amazons: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Amazons Review

Amazons hits that sweet spot between chess and arm-wrestling—sharp moves and zero luck! Every game felt tense and fair, with my smug brother tastefully blocking my queen, again. If you love pure strategy, this one’s a keeper.

Thebes cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Thebes Review

Thebes proves its uniqueness with a clever time-allocation mechanism, balancing risk in artifact digs. Its true charm lies in the social dynamics it fosters among players, leading to memorable game nights filled with strategy and laughter.

Tobago: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Tobago Review

Tobago excels with its captivating treasure hunt, fostering a shared journey of deduction and strategy amongst players. It molds an interactive, constantly evolving puzzle, guaranteeing each game session unleashes new secrets and challenges.

Torres - Torres, HUCH! & friends/IDW Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Torres Review

In my journey with Torres, I discovered a game where strategic depth meets engaging player interaction. The fair scoring system rewards thoughtful planning, making every game a thrilling yet balanced experience worth diving into repeatedly.