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.
Celtic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Celtic Review

Celtic offers clever tile play, light rivalry, and enough luck to keep plans wobbly without wrecking them. It rewards smart choices, though the final scores can feel a bit tight.

Twitch: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Twitch Review

Twitch delivers quick turns, sharp choices, and plenty of table talk. A little luck can swing a round, but clever play usually wins. Just don’t expect the box to keep every bit tidy.

duck! duck! Go!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

duck! duck! Go! Review

In Duck! Duck! Go!, strategic gameplay meets whimsical fun. The game mechanics encourage thoughtful planning, while interactions among players create hilarious moments. Suitable for gamers of all levels, its replayability makes it a cherished addition to game nights.

Connections: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Connections Review

Connections turns word sorting into a tiny battle of wits. It rewards sharp thinking, sparks loud table debates, and occasionally makes clever friends look gloriously daft.

Amazons: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Amazons Review

Amazons turned our quiet game night into a tense battle of shrinking space. Every arrow mattered, luck stayed away, and one careless move left me boxed in like a sad chess sandwich.

Thebes cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Thebes Review

Thebes proves its uniqueness with a clever time-allocation mechanism, balancing risk in artifact digs. Its true charm lies in the social dynamics it fosters among players, leading to memorable game nights filled with strategy and laughter.

Tobago: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Tobago Review

Tobago excels with its captivating treasure hunt, fostering a shared journey of deduction and strategy amongst players. It molds an interactive, constantly evolving puzzle, guaranteeing each game session unleashes new secrets and challenges.

Torres - Torres, HUCH! & friends/IDW Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Torres Review

In my journey with Torres, I discovered a game where strategic depth meets engaging player interaction. The fair scoring system rewards thoughtful planning, making every game a thrilling yet balanced experience worth diving into repeatedly.

Take 5: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Take 5 Review

Take 5 turns simplicity into an art form, masterfully balancing luck with strategy. Its scoring system and player interactions engage without overcomplicating, making it a staple for game nights.

Dead Reckoning: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Dead Reckoning Review

Dead Reckoning sails into your game night with a bang! Stunning art, clever card crafting, and thrilling exploration combat make this a treasure. Just watch out for those dicey moments where luck can sink your strategy.