Strategy

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

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold had us all fighting over the shiniest nuggets—and laughing when someone’s miner ended up ankle-deep in mud. It’s frantic, a bit lucky, and perfect for groups who don’t mind the odd twist of fate.

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold puts you in muddy boots and a greedy mood as you gamble for gold. It’s tense, sneaky fun, but watch out—luck sometimes trashes your careful plans faster than my mates can eat a bag of chips.

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool’s Gold is a wild west romp that had my friends arguing over fool’s luck and digging for shiny rocks. If you like chaos and laughs, it’s a gold mine, but watch out for the swings of luck!

Fool's Gold: Box Cover Front
Rating: 2.8/5

Fool’s Gold Review

Fool's Gold is a wild, luck-heavy mining game where friends turn into gold-crazed maniacs. Fun and noisy for casual nights, but strategy lovers will leave scratching their heads. Bring snacks, leave your well-laid plans at home.

Big Shot - Big Shot, Playte, 2025 — front cover, Lboard edition (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Big Shot Review

Big Shot is wild, loud, and sneaky—just how I like my game nights. But beware, luck loves to crash the party. Best with four players, it shines with deals and heartbreaks. Not for pure tacticians!

Metro: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Metro Review

Metro is a colorful tile-laying game where players build winding train routes across Paris. Easy rules, sneaky moves, and endless laughs make it a hit—just watch out for that sneaky friend who loves chaos!

Turning Point: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Turning Point Review

Turning Point throws you into a battle of wits and wild guesses. Every round brings new surprises, and it’s pure fun if you love calling friends’ bluffs. Just don’t come crying when grandma beats you… again.

War Room: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

War Room Review

War Room turns my table into a global battlefield every game night. The strategy is deep, luck takes a back seat, and my friends now distrust me forever. Just don't expect to finish before midnight!

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.