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 delivers quick turns, cheeky choices, and enough strategy to keep everyone awake. Luck sometimes steals the spotlight, but smart timing usually wins the day. It’s a lively pick for friendly game nights.

M: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

M Review

If you want a game that's fun, fair, and causes less family drama than Monopoly, 'm' is a winner. Sturdy bits, smart play, and laughs—just mind those cards if you double-sleeve. My group loved it!

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: 4/5

Airport Review

Airport turns route planning into a lively scramble for space and cash. Luck may ruffle your plans, but smart building still matters. It is tense, funny, and just chaotic enough to keep every player watching the skies.

Drive: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Drive Review

Drive delivers clever choices, tense table talk, and just enough luck to keep things lively. It has a few rough edges, but my friends and I kept asking for one more race.

Cats: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Cats Review

Cats turns simple choices into a scrappy little battle for the best spots. Luck adds surprise, but smart planning still wins. Our group laughed, schemed, and blamed the cats.

Celtic: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Celtic Review

Celtic offers clever tile play, light rivalry, and enough luck to keep plans wobbly without wrecking them. It rewards smart choices, though the final scores can feel a bit tight.

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.