Strategy

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

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 packs teamwork, cool artwork, and wild movie action into one box. There’s some luck, but if you love the films, you’ll go bananas for this game. Just watch out for those dice!

Simplicity: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Simplicity Review

Simplicity wins with easy rules and bold looks. Strategy fans will find smart moves to make, but beware—luck loves to sneak in. Still, every game left us grinning and eager for a rematch.

Rush Hour: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Rush Hour Review

Rush Hour is a fun, brain-bending puzzle game. With quality components and increasing challenges, it's perfect for solo play. Just be ready to face some tricky traffic jams!

Catherine the Great: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Catherine the Great Review

'Catherine the Great' marries strategy and history in a balanced board game. Expect stunning artwork and intense player interactions set in 18th-century Russia. Perfect for strategy lovers!

Vector - Box cover (FX Schmidt Edition) - Credit: Marvelfan
Rating: 4.5/5

Vector Review

Vector is a strategic gem with engaging gameplay and stunning design. A bit of a learning curve, but perfect for those who love skill-based games.

New Amsterdam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

New Amsterdam Review

New Amsterdam impresses with its rich historical theme, strategic gameplay, and high-quality components. Though the card edges might wear over time, it's a minor issue in an otherwise stellar game. A must-try for strategy enthusiasts!