Board Game Reviews

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Halloween - Halloween, Quined Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Halloween Review

Halloween nails the spooky party vibe with fun tokens and easy rules. It’s great for groups, but if you hate random twists, beware—luck sometimes steals the spotlight. Still, it’s a treat for most game nights!

Guardians: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Guardians Review

Guardians packs solid strategy and cool art, but watch out—one lucky draw can flip things fast! My group had a blast, but luck-lovers beware: I like my games a bit more fair.

Carnival: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Carnival Review

Carnival throws you into a colorful world of gears and tickets, but the ride is bumpy if you want skill over luck. Fun for a quick laugh, but strategists might want to sneak out the side exit.

Politico: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Politico Review

If you like chaos, backstabbing, and shouting at your friends, Politico is for you. Strategy helps, but luck loves to crash the party! Bring snacks and a thick skin.

Brew: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Brew Review

Brew throws dice, magic animals, and a bit of chaos on your table. With every game, it keeps you guessing and plotting. If you like wild, interactive fun (with a sprinkle of luck), Brew’s a solid pick.

Aliens: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Aliens Review

Aliens dropped us into utter chaos—sweaty with panic, laughing at betrayals. The tension felt real, and every turn left us suspicious of our own friends. If you want sci-fi chills and backstabbing fun, this game delivers, mostly.

Faces: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Faces Review

Faces turns any group into giggling detectives, matching faces to wild descriptions. It’s pure fun, but luck runs the show—so don’t expect to strategize your way to victory. Still a hit at parties though!

Skyward: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Skyward Review

Skyward's clever split-and-choose mechanic kept us guessing every round. Fair play, beautiful art, and fast action—this game shot to the top of my game night list. If you like smart choices over luck, Skyward delivers.

Target: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Target Review

If you like flinging stuff and yelling at your pals, Target brings laughs, some skill, and a bit too much luck. It's fun, but don't expect pure strategy. Still, I'd play again, just not every weekend.

M: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

M Review

If you want a game that looks great and keeps everyone engaged—while sometimes letting luck run wild—m brings fun to the table, but won't please players who want to be in full control.