Board Game Reviews

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*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

*Star Review

Star blends bright space art with smart choices and just enough luck to keep things tense. My friends and I kept plotting, blocking, and yelling at cardboard. A strong pick for thoughtful game nights.

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Focus Review

Focus turns quiet clues into loud brain-bending moments. It rewards smart guesses, keeps luck on a short leash, and makes every card feel like a tiny friendship test. Just don’t blame me when your best mate becomes suspicious.

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.1/5

Delta Review

Delta turns wildlife planning into a clever tussle of cards, habitats, and timing. Luck nudges your plans, but smart choices usually win. Just watch those tiny icons—they can make your first game feel like reading squirrel tracks.

Pizza: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Pizza Review

Pizza serves up quick rules, tasty choices, and enough luck to keep every slice surprising. My friends and I laughed, argued over toppings, and finished each game hungry for one more round.

Shazamm!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Shazamm! Review

Shazamm! turns a tiny bridge into a tense wizard duel. My friends and I loved the bluffing, though lucky spells sometimes made the winner feel more fortunate than clever.

Pirates!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Pirates! Review

Pirates! delivers tense sea battles, cheeky treasure theft, and plenty of table talk. Smart choices matter, but a lucky roll can still sink your best plan faster than a wet biscuit.

Shazam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Shazam Review

Shazam casts a bright, funny spell at the table. Its simple turns welcome new players, while clever choices keep veterans awake. Luck sometimes steals the show, but the lively theme and quick play make each rematch tempting.

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 3.8/5

Pirates Review

Pirates brings lively sea battles, clever treasure runs, and plenty of table talk. Luck sometimes steers the ship, but smart planning keeps the game afloat. It’s a fun voyage, as long as nobody takes the last rum token.

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

Museum Review

Museum turns collecting ancient treasures into a clever race for prestige. Its drafting feels sharp, luck stays mostly fair, and every display choice matters. A few cards can wobble the balance, but the game still earns a proud place on my shelf.

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Goodwill Review

Goodwill turns friendly deals into tense little victories. Luck adds spice without stealing the meal, while trading keeps everyone chatting. It has a few rough edges, but our group kept asking for one more game.