Board Game Reviews

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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.

Pirates!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Pirates! Review

Pirates! is a rowdy, luck-filled adventure—perfect for group laughs but not for deep thinkers. Simple rules and wild swings keep everyone guessing, even if your pirate career sinks faster than my dignity during karaoke night.

Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Shazam Review

Shazam brought laughs, shouts, and a bit of table-flipping. Bluffing is king, luck lurks in the shadows, and the art pops. Great for fun nights—just don’t expect grand strategy or you’ll end up cursing your top hat.

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 4/5

Pirates Review

Pirates delivers laughs, chaos and a fair bit of shouting over stolen treasure. While luck sometimes rules the seas, you’ll still want to grab your eyepatch and join the rowdy, map-flipping fun. Just watch out for unexpected mutiny!

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

Museum Review

Museum wowed me with its art and card variety. Shuffling is a workout, but the fun set collection and sneaky player moves make up for it. Great for anyone who likes a little chaos with their history.

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Goodwill Review

Goodwill kept us laughing, haggling, and plotting all night. If you love wheelin' and dealin' with friends, it's a riot. But beware—shy players might feel steamrolled by the louder negotiators.

King: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

King Review

King is a fast, easy-to-learn card game full of laughs and sneaky moves. Great for groups, it shines with table talk, but don't expect your plans to always work—luck might just steal the crown!

California: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

California Review

Bright colors, cheeky player moves, and fast rounds make California a blast with friends—just don’t expect to win if Lady Luck hates you. I laughed a lot, even when my mansion looked like a garage sale gone wrong.

China: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.1/5

China Review

China has you gripping the table, plotting moves like an evil mastermind, all while pretending you’re civil with your friends. Smart strategy wins, not dice rolls! If you crave clever play, this one’s a winner (plus nobody eats noodles).

Colorado - Colorado, Sylex, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Colorado Review

Colorado is the perfect game for folks who love quick choices and a splash of drama. The art is nice, gameplay zips along, and my group laughed a ton—though luck sometimes rules the table more than we'd like.