Strategy

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

Bears!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Bears! Review

Diving into Bears! was like discovering a treasure trove of strategy and laughter. Each round pushed the boundaries of our friendship, crafting unforgettable memories around the board. It brought us closer, turning an ordinary night into an adventure.

Airport: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Airport Review

Airport brings frantic fun with smooth turns and colorful art, but luck can leave you stranded at the gate. Still, if you like lively chaos, this game will keep your crew entertained at every layover.

Drive: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Drive Review

Gather your friends, shuffle the cards, and hold on to your snacks—Drive is a wild ride of laughs and luck. Just don’t expect to outsmart everyone; sometimes the cards just hate you.

Cats: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Cats Review

If you like chaos, cats, and laughing at your friends losing their precious furballs, 'cats' delivers. Luck rules the night, but every round is a new tail—er, tale—of feline glory or heartbreak.

Celtic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Celtic Review

Celtic brings quick turns, colorful art, and just enough strategy to keep everyone grinning—except that one time luck ruined my plan. Great for families, but not for fans of heavy strategy.

Thebes cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Thebes Review

Thebes proves its uniqueness with a clever time-allocation mechanism, balancing risk in artifact digs. Its true charm lies in the social dynamics it fosters among players, leading to memorable game nights filled with strategy and laughter.

Tobago: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Tobago Review

Tobago excels with its captivating treasure hunt, fostering a shared journey of deduction and strategy amongst players. It molds an interactive, constantly evolving puzzle, guaranteeing each game session unleashes new secrets and challenges.

Torres - Torres, HUCH! & friends/IDW Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Torres Review

In my journey with Torres, I discovered a game where strategic depth meets engaging player interaction. The fair scoring system rewards thoughtful planning, making every game a thrilling yet balanced experience worth diving into repeatedly.

Take 5: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Take 5 Review

Take 5 turns simplicity into an art form, masterfully balancing luck with strategy. Its scoring system and player interactions engage without overcomplicating, making it a staple for game nights.

Fort: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Fort Review

Fort captures the essence of childhood with a twist of strategy. Its vibrant artwork and card mechanics make every game night a hit. Though luck plays a part, it's your cunning that makes or breaks your fort.