These games focus on planning, resource management, and decision-making. Examples include “Catan,” “Risk,” and “Twilight Struggle.”
Mighty brings sharp tactics, lively teamwork, and just enough chaos to every table. If strategic trick-taking gets your heart racing, you’ll love it—just don’t expect fancy art or wild surprises. Bring your clever friends, not your luckiest ones.
The Duke feels like chess’s cooler cousin who actually gets invited to parties. It’s all about clever moves, chunky tiles, and zero luck—just pure head-to-head strategy. My friends got hooked, and so did I!
Captains of Industry is a cutthroat game where your brain sweats more than your brow. If you like smart moves, tough choices, and stealing markets from your friends, you’ll find plenty to love (and a little to grumble) here.
Red Rising packs heaps of drama and shiny cards. I loved the tense choices, but luck sometimes crashed my plans. Still, my friends and I had a blast plotting our way to the top of the color-coded heap.
High Rise is a city-building game bursting with smart moves and ruthless skyscraper drama. Every turn brings a new chance to outwit your friends. The chunky pieces and bold art make it pop. It’s a hit at my table.
Ambar is a clever, fast-paced game where smart moves count more than luck. It’s easy to learn, tough to master, and brings out everyone’s competitive side—just watch out for those sneaky gem thieves at your table!
The Keep shines with sneaky moves and plenty of backstabbing, but those pesky dice can spoil even the best plans. Still, my group keeps coming back for more wild swings and laughs. If you like chaos, you’ll enjoy it.
Fat Fish is a wild card-slapping frenzy where fishy friends sabotage, scheme, and shout. It's fast, funny, slightly unfair, and heaps of fun—unless you hate losing to pure luck, then maybe grab a snack instead.
Lascaux turns prehistoric art into a battle of wits. You’ll bluff, bid, and probably question your friendships. Simple rules, sneaky gameplay, and lovely cave art—it’s a winner, even if I did lose to my own mom.
Evo lets you mess with dinosaur genes and outbid your friends for cool dino upgrades. It’s wild, sometimes unfair, but always hilarious—unless you hate losing because of dice. Then you’ll need a hug. Or a different game.