Strategy

These games focus on planning, resource management, and decision-making. Examples include “Catan,” “Risk,” and “Twilight Struggle.”

Fortune: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Fortune Review

Fortune's vibrant artwork and clever mechanics shine, offering a delightful game night experience with friends. While luck plays a role, strategic minds will thrive. Watch out for those sneaky alliances! Fairness? Mostly! It’s a game worth trying.

Santa Monica: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Santa Monica Review

"Santa Monica" captures beach vibes with stunning art and strategic gameplay. Friendly competition and replayability shine, though luck plays a small role. Perfect for those who love sun, sand, and smart strategy.

Gettysburg: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Gettysburg Review

Gettysburg delivers intense strategy and historical depth. It requires cunning tactics over sheer luck, making each match a nail-biter. Highly replayable and historically immersive, it's a must-try for strategy lovers seeking a fair challenge.

Pathways: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Pathways Review

Pathways offers strategic fun with vibrant themes and durable components. Engaging social dynamics with minimal luck make for an exciting game night experience. Highly recommend for strategy enthusiasts.

Nitro: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Nitro Review

Nitro zooms into game night with its balanced mechanics and vibrant design. Minimal luck keeps strategy at the forefront, while engaging player interaction ensures endless fun. Buckle up, because Nitro is your ticket to racing excitement!

High Tide: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

High Tide Review

High Tide is a beach-themed game full of laughter, dice rolling, and strategy. Enjoy competitive fun with vibrant components. Just beware, luck plays a big role, which might lead to unpredictable but hilarious outcomes.

Noggin - Noggin, Format Games, 2022 (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Noggin Review

Noggin rocks my socks off with its fast-paced fun. It's super easy to learn and has you shouting answers like a champ. A bit of luck is involved, but laughter guarantees it's a winner for game nights.

Bastion - Bastion, Z-Man Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.8/5

Bastion Review

"Bastion captivates with its dynamic teamwork strategy. The vivid artwork and sturdy components offer an immersive experience. While replayable and skill-focused, luck doesn't dampen fun. If you love fair cooperative games, Bastion deserves a spot on your shelf."

Breakthrough: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Breakthrough Review

Breakthrough is a strategic delight! It promises engaging player interaction and careful planning. While vibrant components and design shine, cards could be thicker. It's a must-have for any game night—if you love strategy and minimal luck-based play.

Coronation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Coronation Review

Coronation offers a delightful blend of strategy and surprise, with stunning artwork and fair mechanics. While some luck is involved, skill truly shines. Gather friends, court chaos, and experience the thrill of climbing to the throne!