Strategy

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

Miscellaneous Game Compilation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Monarch Review

Monarch shines with stunning art and strategic gameplay, though early luck can sway outcomes. Fun for game night, but might get repetitive.

Volcano: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Volcano Review

In Volcano, you compete to channel lava and control territories. The dynamic gameplay keeps you on your toes, with strategy key to winning. High-quality components make it a joy to play, though luck plays a notable role.

Arcadia: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Arcadia Review

Arcadia offers balanced gameplay, high-quality components, and great replay value. It's a blend of strategy and resource management, making it a hit for board game nights.

City: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.4/5

City Review

City thrives on engaging mechanics, solid player interaction, and top-notch components. While minor luck factors exist, the game's high replayability makes it worth adding to your collection.

Cities: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Cities Review

'Cities' offers strategic fun with simple mechanics and beautiful art. Minor color issues and potential overthinking can slow it down, but its replay value makes it a solid pick.

Migration: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Migration Review

Migration offers balanced gameplay, strategic depth, attractive components, and high replayability. It’s fun to play repeatedly with friends, though box organization could improve.

Java: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Java Review

Java is a strategic tile-laying game with stunning visuals and deep gameplay. It offers great replayability but can lead to analysis paralysis. Highly recommended!

Hearts: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Hearts Review

Hearts blends easy rules with deep strategy. The game brings endless fun and strong social interaction, making it a great choice for game nights!

Submarine cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Submarine Review

Submarine offers engaging mechanics and solid player balance. The components are high quality, and the replayability is top-notch. A few tricky rules, but overall a rewarding experience!

Planet of the Apes - Planet of the Apes, IDW Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Planet of the Apes Review

Planet of the Apes is a cooperative game with exciting strategy and dice luck. The theme captures the movie's essence. While some artwork is great, some isn't. It's fun if you can handle a bit of unpredictability.