Board Game Reviews

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Halloween - Halloween, Quined Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Halloween Review

Halloween packs silly scares, colorful art, and a sprinkle of mischief. Quick to learn, perfect for October, but don’t expect deep strategy. Best enjoyed with candy… and friends who don’t flip the board when the ghosts get them!

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Guardians Review

Guardians bursts with comic book flair and fast fights. It's fun, but luck sometimes trumps skill, so come for wild swings and big laughs—not for perfect balance.

Carnival: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Carnival Review

Carnival is a flashy set-collection game that’ll have you stealing cards and groaning at your luck. It’s best with casual friends, not cutthroat strategists. Expect laughs, not deep thinking—unless counting snacks on the table counts as strategy.

Politico: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Politico Review

Politico tosses you into a wild world of deals, drama, and double-crossing. If you love talking circles around friends and don't mind chaos, this game is a blast—but wallflowers might struggle!

Brew: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Brew Review

Brew’s wild dice and wacky potions create chaos with every turn. The art is charming, but luck runs wild. If you like unpredictable fun, you’ll love it. Think twice if you crave solid strategy or hate losing to a dice roll.

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Aliens Review

Aliens is perfect for a wild night—full of frantic dice rolling, shouting at friends, and hiding from plastic monsters. The art rocks, but luck sometimes ruins your genius plan. Still, it’s a blast if you love chaos!

Faces: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Review

Faces is the kind of game that makes you snort-laugh and wonder if your friends are actually aliens. It’s fast, silly, and perfect for parties—just don’t expect any deep strategy or fairness here.

Skyward: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Skyward Review

Skyward is a clever puzzle with beautiful art and a fun split mechanic. My friends loved outsmarting each other, and nobody flipped the table. A real winner if you like strategy over just luck!

Target: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Target Review

Target is a fast, silly game that’s all about tossing things and laughing with friends. It’s easy to learn, fun for groups, but don’t expect deep strategy. Great for parties—just watch out for the furniture!

M: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

M Review

m is a fast, fun, and strategic game that keeps everyone on their toes. With smart turns, great bits, and lots of laughs, it quickly became a favorite at my table.