4-Star Board Game and Card Game Reviews
Reviews of board games and card games which have earned an excellent rating -- 4 or 4.5 stars out of 5.
Break the Safe
Break the Safe is a unique game, as players work cooperatively to deactivate a safe's self-destruct mechanism. It's a fantastic game for families.
Break the Safe is a unique game, as players work cooperatively to deactivate a safe's self-destruct mechanism. It's a fantastic game for families.
Clans
Clever and quick, Clans is one of the rare 30-minute strategy games that feels much more substantial.
Clever and quick, Clans is one of the rare 30-minute strategy games that feels much more substantial.
Coda
Coda won't force you to use all your brain cells, so if that's what you look for in a deduction game, don't pick up this game. But if you would enjoy a light 20-minute deduction game, Coda is for you.
Coda won't force you to use all your brain cells, so if that's what you look for in a deduction game, don't pick up this game. But if you would enjoy a light 20-minute deduction game, Coda is for you.
Dragon's Gold
Dragon's Gold begins with players working together to kill various dragons. It sounds hard, but it's not. When it comes to dividing their treasure, however -- look out.
Dragon's Gold begins with players working together to kill various dragons. It sounds hard, but it's not. When it comes to dividing their treasure, however -- look out.
Fightball
Fightball takes basketball into the future, with shooters and blockers, shots and balls being played all over the court at a furious pace. The best coached team will win.
Fightball takes basketball into the future, with shooters and blockers, shots and balls being played all over the court at a furious pace. The best coached team will win.
Fist of Dragonstones
If you enjoy auction games with blind bidding, Fist of Dragonstones will be a welcome addition to your game collection.
If you enjoy auction games with blind bidding, Fist of Dragonstones will be a welcome addition to your game collection.
Harry's Grand Slam Baseball Game
A review of the card game Harry's Grand Slam Baseball, published by Out of the Box Publishing.
A review of the card game Harry's Grand Slam Baseball, published by Out of the Box Publishing.
Lord of the Rings - The Confrontation
Fans of The Lord of the Rings will find The Confrontation to be engaging, challenging and entertaining. This is a brilliantly designed two-player strategy game.
Fans of The Lord of the Rings will find The Confrontation to be engaging, challenging and entertaining. This is a brilliantly designed two-player strategy game.
Marvel HeroScape
A review of the board game Marvel HeroScape, published by Hasbro in 2007.
A review of the board game Marvel HeroScape, published by Hasbro in 2007.
Mystery of the Abbey
One of the best deduction games I've ever played, Mystery of the Abbey also has some laugh-out-loud moments.
One of the best deduction games I've ever played, Mystery of the Abbey also has some laugh-out-loud moments.
Odin's Ravens
The Rio Grande Games / Kosmos line of two-player games is filled with winners, and Odin's Ravens is no exception.
The Rio Grande Games / Kosmos line of two-player games is filled with winners, and Odin's Ravens is no exception.
Pizarro & Co.
Players bid for the services of six great explorers, including Magellan, Columbus and Pizarro. A great auction game.
Players bid for the services of six great explorers, including Magellan, Columbus and Pizarro. A great auction game.
Risk 2210 AD
An updated version of Risk, this game features powerful commanders and command cards.
An updated version of Risk, this game features powerful commanders and command cards.
Saving the World Before Bedtime
A look at this Powerpuff Girls game. Players compete to be the first to nab four criminals.
A look at this Powerpuff Girls game. Players compete to be the first to nab four criminals.
Scene It?
Scene It? incorporates DVD technology into a movie trivia game, creating an exciting new game experience.
Scene It? incorporates DVD technology into a movie trivia game, creating an exciting new game experience.
Smarty Party
Smarty Party is a wonderful trivia game, a new experience for experienced trivia game players that also appeals to those whose brains aren't packed with minutiae.
Smarty Party is a wonderful trivia game, a new experience for experienced trivia game players that also appeals to those whose brains aren't packed with minutiae.
Star Wars Epic Duels
If you've ever wondered who would win between Darth Maul and Han Solo, or a straight-up battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Emperor Palpatine, Epic Duels is the game you've been waiting for.
If you've ever wondered who would win between Darth Maul and Han Solo, or a straight-up battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Emperor Palpatine, Epic Duels is the game you've been waiting for.
Talkin' Tango
Talkin' Tango is a fun party game, especially for those who also enjoy word games.
Talkin' Tango is a fun party game, especially for those who also enjoy word games.
Thingamajig
Slick, cool and loads of fun, Thingamajig is a great game for group gatherings, offering plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
Slick, cool and loads of fun, Thingamajig is a great game for group gatherings, offering plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
To Court the King
A review of the dice game To Court the King, published by Rio Grande Games and designed by Tom Lehmann.
A review of the dice game To Court the King, published by Rio Grande Games and designed by Tom Lehmann.
Voltage
A review of the card game Voltage, designed by Brian Yu and published by Mattel in 2006.
A review of the card game Voltage, designed by Brian Yu and published by Mattel in 2006.
Wits & Wagers
A review of the trivia/party game Wits & Wagers, published in 2005 by North Star Games and Eagle Games.
A review of the trivia/party game Wits & Wagers, published in 2005 by North Star Games and Eagle Games.