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 is a wild, fast game where your plans go out the window as soon as someone swaps cards. With easy rules and flashy art, it's great for groups—just don’t expect to outsmart much luck.

Ranger: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Ranger Review

Ranger throws you right into wild woods—minus the bug bites. Fast turns, clever moves, and a few chaos cards keep everyone on their toes. A must for game nights, unless you hate fun or forests.

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

New York Review

New York feels like elbowing your way through Times Square, but with less actual sweating. Quick to play, oozes city charm, though some luck can trip you up—still, I’d board this train again.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon has a great theme and smart moves, but sometimes luck trips you up. It shines with history buffs and strategy friends, but don't expect a walk in the park—unless your dice roll like Napoleon's cannonballs.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Ohio Review

Ohio makes game night loud, quick, and full of laughs. Easy rules and fun banter keep everyone hooked, but luck sometimes trumps skill. Still, it shines as a light party game.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

*Star Review

If you want a board game that looks great, plays smooth, and won’t make you flip the table in rage, *star might just be your next favorite. My friends loved it—and only one threatened my snack supply.

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Focus Review

Focus is a clever two-player game where every move counts. There's no luck, just pure strategy and sneaky moves. Your brain will thank you, but your friendships might need a timeout after a tense match!

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Delta Review

Delta put our friendships to the test and our brains to work. If you love scheming, teamwork, and fair play with just a touch of chaos, this game’s a winner. Just don’t trust Steve. He will betray you.

Pizza: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pizza Review

Pizza dishes up laughs, chunky tiles, and lots of player interaction. It’s tasty fun, but be warned—too much luck can leave strategy lovers craving more.

Shazamm!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Shazamm! Review

Shazamm! throws you into wild wizard showdowns with bluffing, bold art, and just enough chaos to keep things spicy. Not for luck-haters, but perfect if you like drama, magic, and burning your friends (figuratively).