Strategy

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

Bingo: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Bingo Review

Bingo, a classic game of luck, brings people together for laughs. Its simplicity shines, though it's heavy on luck. Great for quick, inclusive fun, but don't expect strategy. A solid 3.8 out of 5 from me.

Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Queen Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Amsterdam Review

Amsterdam is a blast for fans of clever plans and bidding wars. The art pops, the gameplay hooks you, and victory feels earned—unless you accidentally sell your tulips too cheap. Oops. Still, it's a keeper for strategy lovers!

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

New York Review

New York throws you into the bustling city, where grabbing spaces and outsmarting friends matters as much as luck. Fast, funny, but a tad random—perfect for relaxed game nights, less so for strategy champs. Prepare for chaos and laughs.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon makes you feel like a real general until the dice betray you. Great for history buffs, just keep your lucky socks handy. Best with three friends who aren’t sore losers—trust me, I tested this the hard way.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Ohio Review

Ohio turns friendship into a battlefield of sly moves and loud laughter. It's fast, easy, and full of sneaky surprises, but luck can still throw you off. Still, it's a wild ride for most groups.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

*Star Review

If you love wild moves, lucky breaks, and a bit of shouting, *star will keep your table buzzing. Just don’t come looking for deep strategy or you’ll be left scratching your head—and maybe flipping the board.

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Focus Review

Focus sucked me in with its twisty tactics and sneaky piece stacks. It’s all brains, no lucky dice rolls. Not for party animals, but perfect for folks who want a real duel of wits and planning. Solid stuff.

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Delta Review

Delta packs smart choices, cool animal meeples, and plenty of laughs into every session. The balance feels just right, with almost no luck nonsense. That insert though—yikes! Still, it’s become a regular at our game nights.

Museum - Museum, Holy Grail Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Museum Review

Museum let me live my Indiana Jones dream—without snakes! It shines with gorgeous art and clever collecting, though sometimes luck rains on your parade. Still, if you love museums and set collecting, give it a shot.

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Goodwill Review

Goodwill is a blast if you like bargains and banter. Fast rounds, fair mechanics, and no runaway luck. The art is nothing fancy, but the wheeling and dealing? Top notch. Brings out everyone’s inner used car salesman.