Abstract Strategy

If you like flipping cards, scribbling dinos, and feeling clever, Demeter hits the spot. It's easy to learn, hard to master, and keeps luck in a tiny cage—just how I like it.

Royalty is easy to set up, fun to play, and just tricky enough to keep your brain busy. Luck does pop up sometimes, but there’s enough strategy to make every win feel earned. Not bad, not bad at all.

Impulse surprised me—I showed up for spaceships, stayed for the sneaky combos. Every turn, plans change fast. If you like brains over dice, this game’s a blast, though first-timers might need a snack while rules get sorted.

Siam packs smart strategy and fast matches in a tiny box. No dice, no random cards—just pure skill. My friends and I loved the tense showdowns and chunky pieces. If you hate luck, this one’s for you!

Quicksand throws you into fast, frantic fun with sturdy pieces and nonstop table talk. It’s perfect for casual nights, but luck can wreck your best plans—don’t expect deep strategy, just good laughs.

If you want a quick game full of laughs, Limit fits the bill. Easy to learn, lively, but a bit too lucky at times—perfect with the right group.

If you like games full of sneaky deals, shouting, and mild threats of friendship-ending betrayal, Sultan's your jam. Great art, clever moves, but the dice can be mean. Still, we had a blast—and maybe a grudge or two.