Strategy

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

Star Wars: X-Wing (Second Edition) - Star Wars: X-Wing (Second Edition), Fantasy Flight Games, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Star Wars: X-Wing (Second Edition) Review

In 'Star Wars: X-Wing (Second Edition) Review', the game's diverse ship roster, engaging movement/combat dynamics, and deep list-building aspects provide a complex and highly thematic tabletop experience that brilliantly encapsulates the essence of the Star Wars universe.
Escape Plan: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Escape Plan Review

Last weekend, my friends and I tried Escape Plan. After hours of fun, we were impressed! The strategy, mixed with luck, keeps you on your toes. Only gripe? Sometimes luck outweighs skill. Still, I'd give it a solid 4 stars!
John Company: Second Edition: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

John Company: Second Edition Review

In 'John Company: Second Edition,' immerse yourself in managing a British trade company, engaging deep strategic gameplay accentuated by intense negotiations—all amid a vivid historical setting.
Port Royal: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.1/5

Port Royal Review

Port Royal binds risk, negotiation, and serendipity into crux gameplay, affording memorable social evenings and hearty laughter as every drawn card escalates stakes in this nautical race towards victory.
Small World Underground: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Small World Underground Review

Reveling in the convergence of strategy and social interplay, 'Small World Underground' captivates with innovative mechanics, tense area control, and dynamic player interactions that guarantee memorable gaming sessions full of cunning and camaraderie.
Thurn and Taxis cover
Rating: 4/5

Thurn and Taxis Review

In Thurn and Taxis, strategy intertwines with delightful player interaction, offering a refined gaming experience that keeps players engaged with its smart pacing and compelling route-building mechanics. A must-try for enthusiasts of the genre.

Argent: The Consortium: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Argent: The Consortium Review

Wrapping up, 'Argent: The Consortium' redefines magical university intrigue with innovative mechanics and engrossing player dynamics, a spellbinding blend of strategy and surprise that makes each game an academic battle royale.
Freedom: The Underground Railroad cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Freedom: The Underground Railroad Review

In 'Freedom: The Underground Railroad', teamwork intersects strategy, crafting a historically enriching game that challenges your mind while diversely enhancing social interactions and educational growth in a profound cooperative experience.