Board Game Reviews

Browse our board game reviews by genre, player count, play time, and recommended age. Each review shares a hands-on verdict and the details that help you choose your next game.
GYM: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

GYM Review

'gym' is a blast, mixing smart strategies with a gym-themed battle for fitness supremacy. Whether you're lifting weights or doing cardio in-game, it's all about having fun and outsmarting your friends. A sure hit for game nights!

Australia: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Australia Review

Played 'Australia' with my pals and it was a blast! The mix of strategy with a splash of horror caught us off guard in a good way. Though luck can sway the game, it's mostly your cunning that leads to victory.

Renfield: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Renfield Review

Renfield turns a simple hidden-role game into a tense hunt full of sneaky deals and sudden betrayals. Luck can nip at your heels, but sharp players still have room to scheme, bluff, and win.

America: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

America Review

America turns trivia into a lively team tussle. Its wide mix of questions sparks great debates, while fair scoring keeps everyone close. A few niche cards wobble, but most groups will find plenty to enjoy.

Rennaissance cover. Credit: Board Game Geek
Rating: 4/5

Renaissance Review

Renaissance gives you sharp choices, quick turns, and just enough player blocking to make friends nervous. Luck stays in its box, while smart planning wins the day—unless Greg grabs the best card again.

Bingo: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Bingo Review

Bingo, a classic game of luck, brings people together for laughs. Its simplicity shines, though it's heavy on luck. Great for quick, inclusive fun, but don't expect strategy. A solid 3.8 out of 5 from me.

Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Queen Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Amsterdam Review

Amsterdam mixes clever trading, tense route choices, and just enough luck to keep every turn spicy. It runs a little long, but my friends and I kept plotting like cheerful canal pirates.

Aquarius - Aquarius, Looney Labs, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Aquarius Review

Aquarius is quick, clever, and easy to teach. Luck nudges the game around, but smart tile placement still matters. It gave my friends plenty to grumble about, which usually means we had fun.

Ranger: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Ranger Review

Ranger blends smart choices, fair tension, and enough chaos to keep every turn lively. My friends and I found ourselves planning hard, laughing often, and blaming the dice only a little.

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

New York Review

New York turns city building into a tight little tussle. My friends and I loved the smart choices, bright board, and sneaky blocking, though one unlucky turn can still sting.