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 throws you into colorful chaos with matching cards, secret goals, and plenty of wild moves. Quick, silly, and perfect for giggles, but luck often calls the shots more than strategy. Great for families—strategy fans, maybe look elsewhere.

Ranger: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Ranger Review

Ranger throws you into the wild with clever cards and sneaky moves. Quick turns and lots of laughs, but luck sometimes bites. Fast fun for game night, especially if you like a bit of chaos at the table.

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

New York Review

New York throws you right into the city bustle, where every move counts. Smart planning wins the day, but a bit of luck keeps things spicy. It’s a tight, clever board game that’s easy to learn but hard to master.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon sweeps you into epic battle with chunky pieces, clever moves, and tense bluffing. It’s challenging but fair, and perfect for anyone who loves strategy and history—just go easy on the newbies!

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 2.8/5

Ohio Review

Ohio is pure chaos in a box. Expect wild swings, silly rules, and a good laugh—just don’t expect to outsmart anyone! Bring snacks, don’t bring your poker face.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

*Star Review

Playing *star with my friends felt like herding cats in space—chaotic, loud, and a bit random. Sometimes strategy worked, but luck often crashed the party. Still, we laughed more than we argued, which is a win in my book.

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Focus Review

Focus looks simple but packs a punch. Every move takes brainpower and the board keeps shifting. No lucky rolls here—just skill, tension, and the kind of fun that makes you play again. Bring your thinking cap!

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Delta Review

Delta packs clever strategy and quirky art into every session. It's a blast with friends, though the font might make you squint. Skill wins more than luck here—finally, a game where planning doesn’t just mean praying!

Pizza: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Pizza Review

If you want a fast, silly game where you can out-topping your mates and yell over missing pepperoni, Pizza delivers. It's not for deep thinkers, but the laughs (and groans) are as big as a family slice.

Shazamm!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Shazamm! Review

Ever wanted to duel your friends without setting the kitchen on fire? Shazamm! delivers tense wizard battles, big laughs, and just enough chaos to keep both your ego and your eyebrows intact.