Strategy

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

Empire: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Empire Review

Empire offers deep strategy and beautiful components. Despite a complex setup and steep learning curve, its rich gameplay and balanced mechanics make it a must-try for strategy enthusiasts.

Tomorrow: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Tomorrow Review

Tomorrow delivers a thrilling global crisis scenario with intense player interaction. While the theme is gripping, be warned: luck and imbalance can tip the scales. A wild, strategic ride—if you can handle the chaos!

NOVA - NOVA, QANGO Verlag, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

NOVA Review

Nova blends modular tiles and strategic combat with balanced mechanics. It's fun and fair, making it a standout choice for game night.

Max - 2018 edition box cover ( Dutch) - Credit: asdoriak
Rating: 3.8/5

Max Review

‘Max’ is charming and fun with delightful artwork, but luck plays a big role. Best for casual gamers and families looking for light-hearted play.

Money! - Money (머니), Playte, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Money! Review

Money! offers a fun mix of strategy and player interaction. Its simple rules and engaging gameplay make it a blast for game night.

Leviathan - Front cover from PDF edition. - Credit: trystero11
Rating: 4.5/5

Leviathan Review

Leviathan's strategic gameplay, balanced mechanics, and stunning components make it a must-have. Minor font issue in the rulebook, but the exciting and fair game experience outweighs it.

Pinnacle - Pinnacle, Mixlore, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Pinnacle Review

Pinnacle brings vibrant cards and engaging gameplay to your table. While house rules might sway fairness, the mix of skill and luck keeps things exciting. A solid pick for game nights!

Milestones - Milestones, AMIGO, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Milestones Review

Milestones blends strategy with a hint of luck, creating engaging gameplay. Smart planning is key, and each game feels fresh with diverse strategies and a modular board.

Black Swan: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Black Swan Review

'Black Swan' swept us off our feet at game night! With its easy-to-grasp rules and a perfect mix of strategy and luck, it's now a favorite. The artwork? Gorgeous! Only wish luck played a smaller role sometimes.

Royals: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Royals Review

Royals: a perfect blend of strategy and luck, with quality components making every match a new adventure. Despite some luck elements, solid strategies can lead to victory, providing endless fun and challenge for friends and family alike.