Strategy

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

No Escape: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

No Escape Review

"No Escape" is a whirlwind of chaos and laughter. Strategic decisions clash with luck, creating hilarious moments with friends. It’s fun, but the luck factor can sometimes leave strategy fans a bit frustrated.

New World: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

New World Review

New World takes you on an exciting journey of discovery and trade. With balanced mechanics and engaging gameplay, it's a refreshing and challenging experience. Perfect for those tired of luck-driven games and craving strategic depth.

Chicken!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Chicken! Review

Chicken! is a colorful, chaotic memory game. It's fun with friends, but beware of the luck factor. Laughter's guaranteed, but strategy isn't. Great for light-hearted evenings!

TAGS - TAGS, HeidelBÄR Games, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

TAGS Review

Tags is a whirlwind of laughter, excitement, and nail-biting moments. With easy rules but quirky prompts, it keeps you on your toes. Perfect for friends seeking fun challenges with a sprinkle of creativity.

Blaze: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Blaze Review

Blaze is a fiery blend of fun and strategy. With its dynamic mechanics and surprising twists, it keeps you on your toes. Easy to learn, hard to master, and perfect for game night thrills!

Hex - Hex boxtop - Credit: emike
Rating: 4.5/5

Hex Review

Hex is the board game for strategic minds seeking thrilling duels. With simple rules, it focuses on strategy over luck. Despite its minimal design, it's endlessly engaging. However, beware—move wisely, or face the wrath of your opponent!

Experiment: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Experiment Review

Experiment is a colorful, chaotic game with a mix of strategy and luck. It's perfect for fun sessions with friends, but might frustrate hardcore strategists due to some unpredictable elements.

Pacific Ocean: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pacific Ocean Review

Pacific Ocean sets sail with vibrant artwork and rich theme. Strategic depth keeps you engaged, but watch out for some luck-based waves. Despite minor turbulence, it’s quite a voyage. Perfect for map-loving adventurers craving a thoughtful, engaging experience.

Town of Salem - The Coven cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Helios Review

Helios shines with its strategic depth and stunning artwork. While some strategies might hold minor advantages, the game remains engaging and replayable, making it a worthy addition to any board game collection.

Flash Point: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Flash Point Review

Flash Point mixes strategy with chaos, as players fight fires, save lives, and handle dice-induced surprises. Its teamwork-focus creates thrilling debates and fun, though luck can sometimes make it feel a tad unfair for strategic minds.