Strategy

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

Shadow Hunters cover
Rating: 3.8/5

Shadow Hunters Review

Shadow Hunters is a wild party game where you never know who to trust—even your best friend might blast you with a bazooka. Not for deep thinkers, but perfect if you like chaos, laughs, and dramatic betrayals.

Enchanted Forest cover
Rating: 3/5

Enchanted Forest Review

Enchanted Forest looks magical and plays smooth, but luck is the boss here. Great for families with kids, but if you want cunning moves and clever plays, you might get more thrills from a coin toss.

RAF: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

RAF Review

Raf throws you into a sinking ship with your friends, then asks you to bluff, bribe, and maybe betray everyone to escape. Expect chaos, laughter, and a few grudges.

Dead Man's Hand: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Dead Man’s Hand Review

Dead Man's Hand brings wild west thrills and tense showdowns. While the theme shines, luck can frustrate serious strategists. Still, I had plenty of laughs and gunfights with my friends around the table!

Kazaam: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Kazaam Review

Kazaam looks fantastic and gets everyone laughing, but sometimes the luck swings harder than my Aunt Edna at bingo. If you like chaos and shouting, you’ll have a blast, but don’t expect perfect balance.

Feywild Maps: Chess Board: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Feywild Maps: Chess Board Review

Chess board two player combines brain-burning strategy with classic style. It’s a test of skill, not luck. The pieces look sharp, the board feels sturdy, and every match feels new. For thinkers and tinkerers, it’s a winner.

Kingmaker - Second Edition Box Cover - Credit: mothertruckin
Rating: 3.3/5

Kingmaker Review

Kingmaker turned my quiet game night into a medieval brawl. Expect chaos, shifting alliances, and the odd betrayal—like when Dave crowned a sheep King. Not for sore losers, but perfect if you enjoy scheming and a little mayhem.

Chess cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Chess Review

Chess is the game where I finally learned my brain isn’t as sharp as I thought. With every match, you’ll outsmart or out-blunder your friends—no dice, just pure mind battles. It’s a classic for a reason.

Grand Prix - Render of the front box - Credit: SamuraiCoyote
Rating: 3.8/5

Grand Prix Review

Grand Prix delivers fast-paced racing fun, great for competitive groups. But if you hate dice luck or losing to your grandma, it might drive you mad! I laughed, I cursed, I definitely yelled "vroom" too much.