Strategy

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

City: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.4/5

City Review

City thrives on engaging mechanics, solid player interaction, and top-notch components. While minor luck factors exist, the game's high replayability makes it worth adding to your collection.

Cities: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Cities Review

'Cities' offers strategic fun with simple mechanics and beautiful art. Minor color issues and potential overthinking can slow it down, but its replay value makes it a solid pick.

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: 4.3/5

Planet of the Apes Review

Planet of the Apes surprised my friends and me with its wild story and high drama. You’ll yell at dice and your teammates, but it’s a blast—just don’t expect luck to always be on your side!

Simplicity: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Simplicity Review

Simplicity lives up to its name—easy rules, quick setup, and zero headaches. My friends actually understood it on the first try, which is a miracle. It’s light, fair, and perfect for a chill evening of friendly competition.

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!