One-Star Church Reviews

These collected reviews offer various complaints and critiques regarding the operations and spiritual integrity of several modern churches. Neighbors express frustration over noise pollution and disturbances caused by car-related events, while visitors note access issues and unwelcoming physical environments. Other commenters target the lack of theological depth, accusing certain congregations of prioritizing social trends and shallow entertainment over biblical accuracy. There are also concerns regarding moral compromises, with critics arguing that some churches fail to address sin or maintain sacred boundaries. Ultimately, the sources highlight a growing disconnect between traditional religious expectations and the current practices of these institutions.

Bomb Busters is a cooperative board game where players work together to defuse a bomb by cutting wires. The game includes various components like wires, mission cards, and equipment cards, and gameplay involves strategic wire cutting actions with the risk of causing the bomb to explode if mistakes are made. The objective is to successfully cut all wires before the detonator reaches the end. Success or failure leads to different outcomes and potentially unlocking additional missions. Detailed rules govern wire identification, actions, and the use of special equipment.

Finspan is a 1–5 player board game where players act as marine researchers competing to collect the most points by discovering and observing various aquatic life across different ocean zones. Gameplay involves playing fish cards, diving to gain benefits, and strategically managing eggs, young, and schools to maximize points. The game features four weeks of play with end-of-week scoring based on achievement tiles and end-of-game scoring based on fish, eggs, young, schools, and consumed fish. The game's components include ocean mats, fish cards, divers, and achievement tiles, reflecting the diverse marine life. Scientific accuracy in representing marine biology was a design goal.

The Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game rulebook details a cooperative card game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's story. Players work together, using trick-taking mechanics, to complete character-specific goals across 18 chapters. Gameplay involves leading and following suit, with the highest card of the lead suit winning each trick, except for the powerful One Ring card. The rules explain setup, card play, character goals, and chapter-specific variations, including solo and two-player adaptations. Winning requires all players to achieve their objectives within a round, otherwise they lose and can retry.

Endeavor: Deep Sea is a scenario-driven board game where players strive to positively impact the world's oceans. Gameplay involves recruiting specialists, expanding fleets, and publishing journals to gain attributes like reputation and ingenuity. Players score points by increasing these attributes, achieving scenario-specific goals, and placing impact markers on a board. The game offers solo, cooperative, and competitive modes, with various challenges and rewards depending on the chosen scenario and game mode. Winning requires strategic resource management and achieving the highest overall score.