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 mixes movie tension with wild co-op action. It looks great, but luck often trumps brains. I laughed, I yelled, I blamed my friends. Fun, but don’t expect to outsmart those apes every game!

Simplicity: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Simplicity Review

Simplicity does what it says on the box: it’s simple, quick, and fair. Easy to teach, nice to look at, but not a long-haul favorite. Still, it’s a solid pick for a chill game night.

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!