Strategy

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

MCS: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

MCS Review

mcs gets everyone laughing and plotting, with just enough twists to stay fun. Some luck sneaks in, but skill wins out most times. Great for rowdy groups, but careful—tables may flip if you take it too seriously!

Royalty: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Royalty Review

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.

Monstrous - Monstrous, CMON Limited/Good Games Publishing, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Monstrous Review

Monstrous turns your table into a battleground of thrown monsters, chaos, and laughter. It’s not deep, but it’s great fun if you need to break the ice—or your dignity.

Impulse: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Impulse Review

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.

Against All Odds: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Against All Odds Review

Against All Odds throws you into a whirlwind of chaos, laughter, and outrageous luck. Perfect with rowdy friends, but if dice gods hate you, prepare for pain. Fun? Absolutely. Balanced? Not so much. Bring snacks and thick skin.

Limits: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Limits Review

Limits packs bluffing, laughs, and tense moments into a tiny box. Simple rules, loads of replay, and just enough chaos for a great night—unless, like me, you lose every round to your smug cousin, again.

Rage: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Rage Review

Rage is pure card chaos—just when you think you’ve got it, a wild card turns everything upside down. Fast, hilarious, but sometimes luck stomps all over your plans. Perfect for loud, fun-loving groups!

Into the Blue: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Into the Blue Review

Into the Blue is a quick, luck-heavy dice game with colorful art and sturdy pieces. Great for casual hangouts, but don’t expect deep strategy – it’s best for laughs and lighthearted competition, not for serious board game nights.

Pandorum: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pandorum Review

Pandorum is the kind of game that gets everyone fighting for space but laughing the whole time. Smart choices matter, and luck doesn’t rule the table. It’s sci-fi strategy that keeps you coming back for more.

Siam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Siam Review

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!