Strategy

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

Target: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Target Review

Target brings laughs, close calls, and a touch of chaos to game night. Skill helps, but a lucky shot can win it all. Great with friends, but beware: friendships may become casualties. I’d play again, but maybe not for hours.

M: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

M Review

If you want a game that mixes simple rules with real choices, m hits the mark. We laughed, schemed, and almost flipped the table—but in the best way. Just watch out for that surprise twist!

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: 3.5/5

Airport Review

Airport throws you into travel chaos with fun twists, clever moves, and the odd stroke of luck. Great for laughs—just don't blame me if you miss your flight because of bad dice rolls.

Drive: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Drive Review

Drive gets everyone racing, laughing, and maybe fighting over the blue car. Quick to learn, fast to play—just watch out for sneaky luck ruining your perfect plan! Still, we always want one more go around the board.

Cats: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Cats Review

Cats is a wild, playful romp with adorable art and plenty of laughs. Just don’t expect deep strategy—unless your strategy is distracting your friends with a real cat during their turn.

Celtic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Celtic Review

Celtic serves up clever pathways, sneaky blocking, and just enough luck to keep it spicy. It’s perfect for a quick, lighthearted game night—and trust me, blocking your friend's route never gets old.

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.