Strategy

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

Control - Control, Keymaster Games, 2019 — front cover, second edition (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

Control Review

Control is a fun, strategic card game with a time-travel theme. It keeps luck at bay, offering fair mechanics and high replayability. Perfect for those who enjoy intense player interaction and dynamic strategy. Highly recommended!

Peak: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Peak Review

Peak offers a refreshingly strategic experience with dynamic player interaction. Despite some minor rules hiccups, its engaging gameplay and quality components make it worthy of climbing to the top of any board game collection.

Jungle: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Jungle Review

Jungle's artwork dazzles, setting the scene for strategic excitement. Balanced mechanics keep players engaged while humor and dynamic interactions ensure fun. Slightly crowded board, but high replayability makes it a must-try for social gamers.

Argo: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Argo Review

Argo is a game of strategic fun, modular boards, and player interaction. While luck plays a role, the experience is engaging and memorable. Perfect for those who enjoy a mix of cooperation and a pinch of unpredictability.

Niche cover
Rating: 3.5/5

Niche Review

Niche offers a unique mix of strategy and unpredictability. Its beautiful design adds charm, though components could be sturdier. Despite luck's heavy role, replayability and engaging gameplay make it worth trying for fans of evolutionary themes.

I C E: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

I C E Review

Get ready for an adventure with 'i c e'. This beauty offers strategy, sleek components, and a touch of luck. It's balanced and fun, though sometimes the tokens slide around. Definitely worth checking out for any board game fan!

Festival: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Festival Review

Festival is a lively board game mixing strategy and fun. Vibrant components catch the eye, but small tokens easily get lost. Gameplay is engaging, though some strategies repeat. Perfect for game nights, despite minor shortcomings.

Overlord: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Overlord Review

Overlord immerses you in a vibrant world of villainous plots and unexpected alliances. With its strategic depth and playful theme, beware of the luck factor tipping balance. Great for fans of strategic but slightly unpredictable gameplay. ★★★☆☆

Strike - Strike, Ravensburger, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.5/5

Strike Review

Strike's chaos brings laughter as dice clash like gladiators. Simplicity and tension rule the arena, making it a lively choice. Strategy takes a backseat, so be ready for luck-driven thrills. Enjoy lighthearted fun with this quirky game!

Hacker: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Hacker Review

"Hacker" delights with its clever strategies and engaging player interactions. The balance of luck and skill creates dynamic gameplay experiences. However, a slightly unorganized box detracts from its charm. Overall, a solid choice for game nights.