Strategy

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

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

Museum Review

Museum wowed me with its art and card variety. Shuffling is a workout, but the fun set collection and sneaky player moves make up for it. Great for anyone who likes a little chaos with their history.

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Goodwill Review

Goodwill kept us laughing, haggling, and plotting all night. If you love wheelin' and dealin' with friends, it's a riot. But beware—shy players might feel steamrolled by the louder negotiators.

King: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

King Review

King is a fast, easy-to-learn card game full of laughs and sneaky moves. Great for groups, it shines with table talk, but don't expect your plans to always work—luck might just steal the crown!

California: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

California Review

Bright colors, cheeky player moves, and fast rounds make California a blast with friends—just don’t expect to win if Lady Luck hates you. I laughed a lot, even when my mansion looked like a garage sale gone wrong.

China: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.1/5

China Review

China has you gripping the table, plotting moves like an evil mastermind, all while pretending you’re civil with your friends. Smart strategy wins, not dice rolls! If you crave clever play, this one’s a winner (plus nobody eats noodles).

Colorado - Colorado, Sylex, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Colorado Review

Colorado is the perfect game for folks who love quick choices and a splash of drama. The art is nice, gameplay zips along, and my group laughed a ton—though luck sometimes rules the table more than we'd like.

Yellowstone: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.9/5

Yellowstone Review

Yellowstone made me feel like a park ranger with a caffeine problem—fast turns, cute animals, gorgeous art. But sometimes luck bit me harder than a moose in mating season. Still, I'd play again. Just not for the trophies.

Times: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Times Review

Times brings out the best and worst in your friends. The rules are fair, the art is fun, and every game feels different. Be ready for laughs, strategy, and a little friendly sabotage—it’s a timer you’ll actually want.

Carnival: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Carnival Review

Carnival brings laughs and chaos as you build rides and steal parts from friends. Luck rules the day, but the art and lively action keep everyone grinning—unless you hate losing to a wild card draw like I did. Twice.

Politico: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Politico Review

Politico throws you into the wild world of politics, where every card is a new scandal and every friend is a future backstabber. Quick to learn, but don’t blame me if you lose your seat—and your trust!