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.
Citadels - Citadels, Windrider Games, 2016 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Citadels Review

Jumped into 'Citadels' expecting a mild night. Wrong! The game's a wild ride of strategy, backstabbing, and laughter. Character choices and building strategies had us hooked. Minor gripe? Luck can sway the game. Still, a solid 4/5.

Canvas: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Canvas Review

Canvas turns card drafting into a tiny art studio. The layered cards look lovely, choices feel clever, and luck stays in its seat. It may not replace a gallery visit, but it makes game night look much better.

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Rating: 3.8/5

Mafia Review

I played Mafia with friends last night. Tensions flared as accusations flew. Roles kept everyone guessing. Despite some role balance issues, the drama and deceit provided endless laughs. Perfect for those who love a bit of chaos in their gaming.

Mindbug: First Contact: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Mindbug: First Contact Review

Mindbug: First Contact delivers a compelling mix of strategic depth and engaging social interaction, offering gamers a unique experience that's easy to learn yet endlessly replayable - a game night gem not to be overlooked.

Hadara: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.1/5

Hadara Review

In this Hadara review, we'll delve into strategic card drafting, vibrant player interaction, and the game's compelling turn structure that together craft a riveting tableau-building experience suitable for gamers seeking depth and social engagement.

Colt Express cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Colt Express Review

In the Colt Express review, we uncovered a game brimming with strategic planning, delightful physical components, and intense social interplay, encapsulating what makes board gaming joyfully unpredictable and deeply engaging.

Pandemic: The Cure: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Pandemic: The Cure Review

In conclusion, 'Pandemic: The Cure' delivers gripping, cooperative gameplay that solidifies its standing in the pantheon of board game greats. Whether you're vanquishing viruses or sweating the dice rolls, it's a stellar, sociable gaming experience.

Amun-Re: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.4/5

Amun-Re Review

Amun-Re captivates with its clever bid mechanics and rich player interaction, ensuring a riveting blend of strategy and negotiation that's as fertile ground for fun as the banks of the Nile itself.

Charterstone cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Charterstone Review

After multiple sessions, Charterstone stands out with its evolving legacy mechanics, cleverly scaled challenges, and unique ability to bond players. A brilliantly designed social endeavour that smoothly progresses and unites strategy with storytelling.