Strategy

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

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

New York Review

New York turns city building into a tight little tussle. My friends and I loved the smart choices, bright board, and sneaky blocking, though one unlucky turn can still sting.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon gave our group tense battles, clever choices, and just enough luck to keep everyone sweating. A few swings felt rough, but strong planning usually won the day.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Ohio Review

Ohio gives players smart choices, solid control, and enough replay value to keep game night fresh. Its components look good, though a few small flaws stop it from feeling perfect.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

*Star Review

Star blends bright space art with smart choices and just enough luck to keep things tense. My friends and I kept plotting, blocking, and yelling at cardboard. A strong pick for thoughtful game nights.

Focus: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Focus Review

Focus turns quiet clues into loud brain-bending moments. It rewards smart guesses, keeps luck on a short leash, and makes every card feel like a tiny friendship test. Just don’t blame me when your best mate becomes suspicious.

Delta: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.1/5

Delta Review

Delta turns wildlife planning into a clever tussle of cards, habitats, and timing. Luck nudges your plans, but smart choices usually win. Just watch those tiny icons—they can make your first game feel like reading squirrel tracks.

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

Museum Review

Museum turns collecting ancient treasures into a clever race for prestige. Its drafting feels sharp, luck stays mostly fair, and every display choice matters. A few cards can wobble the balance, but the game still earns a proud place on my shelf.

Goodwill: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Goodwill Review

Goodwill turns friendly deals into tense little victories. Luck adds spice without stealing the meal, while trading keeps everyone chatting. It has a few rough edges, but our group kept asking for one more game.

King: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

King Review

King blends clever card play with just enough luck to keep everyone sweating. It rewards sharp choices, punishes greedy moves, and made my friends blame the deck instead of their own terrible plans.

California: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

California Review

California turns home decoration into a clever race for style and points. Its tile choices feel tense, the planning stays fun, and nobody needs a real estate agent when the game ends.