We are Critical Cardboard
Critical Cardboard is a passionate group of board game enthusiasts dedicated to providing quick and honest reviews, top 10 lists, and recommendations, as well as other content to help guide people through the ever-expanding landscape of tabletop gaming.
We believe in building a welcoming community where board gamers of all skill levels come together, share experiences, and discover their next favorite game. We’re here to provide you with the knowledge and resources, empowering you to make educated choices in maximizing your game nights.
Our approach to content is plain and simple: short and sweet! We want to provide quick articles, whether reviews or anything else, that can be enjoyed quickly with just enough content to satisfy any board gamer.

Read our latest reviews:
Hansa Teutonica: A Brilliant Web of Strategy and Player Interaction
Hansa Teutonica is a deeply strategic and highly interactive eurogame where players…
Ark Nova: A Deeply Engaging Puzzle of Conservation and Strategy
Ark Nova is a fascinating and immersive board game that challenges players…
Brass: Birmingham – A Masterpiece of Strategy and Economy
Brass: Birmingham, a widely celebrated two-player and multiplayer economic strategy game, transports…
Flatiron: A Brilliant Duel of Strategy and Tension
Flatiron, a standout two-player release of 2024, offers a thrilling battle of…
Earth: A Serene yet Solitary Engine Builder
Earth, designed by Maxime Tardif, offers players the chance to cultivate an…
Dominion: The Pinnacle of Deck-Building Brilliance
Dominion, designed by Donald X. Vaccarino, is the quintessential deck-building game that…
Harmonies: A Strategic Symphony of Patterns
Harmonies, designed by Johan Benvenuto and published by Libellud, is a thoughtful…
Aquatica: Diving Into Shallow Waters
Aquatica, designed by Ivan Tuzovsky, transports players to a vibrant underwater world…
Red Rising: Ambitious Yet Polarizing
Red Rising, designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Alexander Schmidt, is a strategic…
Gorinto: A Path to Balance and Wisdom
Gorinto, designed by Richard Yaner and published by Grand Gamers Guild, is…
Firenze: Building Towers of Strategy and Legacy
Firenze, designed by Andreas Steding, is a classic Eurogame that challenges players…
Hadara: Building Civilizations with Elegance
Hadara, designed by Benjamin Schwer, invites players to guide the growth of…