Strategy

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

Pico: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pico Review

Pico is fast, funny, and always got my friends bickering—in a good way. Rules are clear, strategy wins (mostly), and games never drag. It's my go-to for quick laughs and a bit of sneaky card play.

Alienation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Alienation Review

Alienation is a fast-paced, sneaky game where aliens bluff and bicker over planets. I laughed, I lost, I blamed my friends. Not perfect, but a blast for silly game nights.

Top Secret: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Top Secret Review

If you fancy yourself a smooth-talking agent, Top Secret lets you test your spy skills with bluffing and laughter—just watch out for Lady Luck ruining your master plan at the worst moment!

Astra - Astra, Mindclash Games, 2022 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Astra Review

Astra surprised me with its clever puzzles and zero-fuss mechanics. The art looks dreamy, and everyone at my table fought hard for constellations. Strategy beats luck here, making it a blast for both newbies and obsessive star chart doodlers.

The Hunt for Red October - High Res Image of Cover - Credit: Orph
Rating: 4.5/5

The Hunt for Red October Review

The Hunt for Red October nails the Cold War vibe with tense, smart gameplay and almost no luck. If you love strategy and cat-and-mouse chases, this game might just float your submarine.

Komodo: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Komodo Review

Komodo turns friends into sneaky zookeepers, fighting over tiles and animals. Quick to learn, bright as a zoo parade, but luck can bite your tail! Best with folks who love a light, competitive rumble.

All Quiet on the Western Front: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

All Quiet on the Western Front Review

All Quiet on the Western Front packs tense decisions and clever strategy into a well-balanced war game. It’s got brains, heart, and just enough chaos to keep things spicy—without making you flip the table in frustration.

Orbit - ORBIT, Bitewing Games, 2025 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Orbit Review

Orbit brings fast-paced, spacey fun to the table with quick turns, bright artwork, and just enough chaos. It's easy to learn, plays great in groups, and always has us shouting—sometimes at asteroids, sometimes at each other.

Othello: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Othello Review

Othello looks easy, but don't let it fool you. My friends thought they had me – then I flipped the whole board at the end. Pure strategy, zero luck, and plenty of bragging rights.

Death Wish: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Death Wish Review

Death Wish had us laughing and groaning as we raced to bizarre ends. The art is killer, the theme is wild, and chaos rules—just don’t bring it to a funeral. Perfect for friends who love twisted humor.