These games focus on planning, resource management, and decision-making. Examples include “Catan,” “Risk,” and “Twilight Struggle.”
Ventura brought epic battles and hilarious betrayals to our table. The art pops, and skill wins the day, but learning the rules nearly made me eat the manual. Strategic folks, you’ll love it—just bring some patient friends.
Eden brings gorgeous art, clever strategy, and just enough luck to keep things interesting. It’s easy to learn, tough to master, and a blast with friends—unless Steve gets too sneaky with his plants again.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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!