Strategy

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

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: 4/5

New York Review

If you want a fast-paced city takeover and can handle a bit of chaos, 'New York' brings fun and strategy to the table—just watch out for sneaky card tricks and loud arguments!

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon delivers tense strategy and epic history for war buffs. Rules can overwhelm, luck pops up, but it shines when players get into the groove. Just bring snacks—you'll need energy for these battles!

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Ohio Review

Ohio brings wild laughs and quirky chaos to the table. Simple rules and silly actions make it great for parties, but don’t expect much strategy. Best played with friends who enjoy a bit of mayhem and surprise.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

*Star Review

If you want a wild game night, *star delivers with laughs, great art, and chaos. It’s fair enough, but don’t expect to plan every turn—luck stirs the pot. We still had a blast playing (and yelling).

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Focus Review

Focus is a pure strategy battle—no luck, just brains. The chunky pieces are super satisfying to move, and every game feels tense. If you like clever moves and fair play, Focus could be your new go-to classic.

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Delta Review

Delta offers solid strategy, eye-catching pieces, and a fun level of player scheming. Luck pops up now and then, but skill usually wins out. We laughed, plotted, and definitely played more than once. Good value for game night.

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

Museum Review

Museum is a gorgeous game where you race to fill your gallery with rare stuff. It’s clever, sometimes cutthroat, and mostly fair—just watch out for sneaky artifact thieves (aka your own friends).

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Goodwill Review

If you love frenetic deals, backstabbing friends, and a game where your best laid plans can be ruined by bad luck, Goodwill delivers big laughs and drama. Just don’t play with people who hold grudges!

King: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

King Review

King had us making alliances and breaking them faster than my dog knocks over my meeple pile. Fast turns, lively table talk, but luck sometimes throws a wrench in your plans. Still, it's a royal treat for game nights!