Strategy

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

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: 4.3/5

Planet of the Apes Review

Planet of the Apes is a wild co-op ride. The theme oozes from every corner, even if luck sometimes throws a banana peel your way. Grab your friends and prepare for monkey business—just expect the dice to misbehave now and then.

Simplicity: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Simplicity Review

Simplicity is the kind of game you break out when you want quick laughs and fast turns. The rules are easy, but blocking your friends never gets old. Just don’t blame me if a grudge match starts!