Board Game Reviews

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Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.1/5

Shazam Review

Shazam brings wild, goofy fun to the table with its fast play and silly cards. Rulebook’s a mess and luck reigns, but you’ll be laughing—just don’t expect deep strategy or a fair duel every time.

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 3.3/5

Pirates Review

Set sail for chaos! Pirates brings laughs, backstabbing, and wild luck. It’s not for sore losers, but perfect if you love unpredictable fun with friends—just don’t expect a fair fight every time.

Museum - Museum, Holy Grail Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Museum Review

Museum is a gorgeous game where you race to fill your gallery with rare stuff. It’s clever, sometimes cutthroat, and mostly fair—just watch out for sneaky artifact thieves (aka your own friends).

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Goodwill Review

If you love frenetic deals, backstabbing friends, and a game where your best laid plans can be ruined by bad luck, Goodwill delivers big laughs and drama. Just don’t play with people who hold grudges!

King: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

King Review

King had us making alliances and breaking them faster than my dog knocks over my meeple pile. Fast turns, lively table talk, but luck sometimes throws a wrench in your plans. Still, it's a royal treat for game nights!

California: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

California Review

California is the sunshine-filled board game I never knew I needed. Build dream houses, grab furniture, and watch your friends fight over a golden bathtub—what more could you want? Fast, fun, and only slightly unfair. BYO sunglasses.

China: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.9/5

China Review

China is a sneaky, thinky game where your friends will outwit—and maybe out-annoy—you. It’s quick to play, easy to teach, and packed with strategic choices. The plain looks hide some really clever action.

Colorado - Colorado, Sylex, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Colorado Review

Colorado brings quick fun with easy rules and a splash of luck. Great for casual gamers, but don’t expect total control—sometimes your best move is just hoping your friends pick worse cards than you!

Buccaneer: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Buccaneer Review

Buccaneer throws you into chaotic pirate mayhem. Expect wild alliances, sneaky backstabs, and tons of dice luck. It's hilarious fun with friends, but if you crave deep strategy, you might want to jump ship.

Coffee: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Coffee Review

Coffee is a cozy game where you juggle beans, orders, and spills. It’s quick, light, and fun, but if you hate luck, you might spill your own cup. My friends spilled way more than once.