Latest Board Game & Tabletop Game Reviews

In the world of board games, some classics deserve a fresh coat of paint. Diamant (2024) by IELLO...

Stamp Swap delivers a refreshing twist on drafting mechanics, blending open drafting with the tense “I cut, you choose” mechanism. This unique combination creates genuine tension and captivating decisions as players split their collections to mislead opponents. With diverse scoring paths through contest cards and specialist abilities, strategic depth emerges from simple choices. The solo mode’s challenging Pinzetta opponent captures the psychological elements of multiplayer. Stonemaier Games has crafted an engaging, highly replayable experience that transcends its unassuming theme.

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is a stellar eurogame with a unique rotating solar system mechanism. Explore space, launch probes, and discover alien life through strategic card play and resource management. Beautiful components and high replayability make this a must-have for heavy strategy fans.

Explorers of Navoria blends worker placement, set collection, and exploration mechanics into an engaging strategy game. Manage resources across three rounds, carefully recruiting townsfolk and expanding into colorful territories. With multiple viable paths to victory, solid components, and great scaling across player counts, it’s a fresh yet accessible experience.

Re;ACT: The Arts of War is a two-player card-driven combat game where players control anime-inspired artists who duel with their craft, from calligraphy and painting to summoning fish through dance. Each artist plays differently, with unique mechanics like dice-rolling for the Painter or flooding the board with clay constructs as the Sculptor. The deluxe edition offers premium components like acrylic standees and stitched playmats. The “React Chain” system and asymmetric gameplay create tense battles of strategy and timing, constantly keeping players on their toes.