Sharpen your tactical skills in our Strategy Games category, dedicated to board games that challenge your planning, foresight, and decision-making abilities. Discover a wide range of strategy games, from accessible gateway titles to complex, multi-hour epics. Explore different sub-genres like area control, economic simulation, wargames, and more. Find in-depth reviews that analyze game mechanics, player interaction, and replayability. Learn advanced strategies and tactics to improve your gameplay, and explore discussions on optimal moves and long-term planning. Compare similar strategy games to find the perfect fit for your gaming group. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or new to the genre, this category offers insights, recommendations, and discussions to elevate your strategic thinking both on and off the game board.
When I first opened the box of Wingspan, I knew I was in for something special. I’m an avid board game player, and I’ve seen a lot of games come and go, but few capture attention quite like this one. Wingspan has a blend of strategy and beauty—I mean, the game is really, really pretty, thank you very much, Stonemaier Games—but more than that, it blends strategy and beauty in a way that makes it…
Wolfgang Warsch could be a broom designer—he has some sort of magic dust to sprinkle on board games to make…
My earliest recollection of playing Catan was on a family vacation. At first, the game seemed difficult, but we soon…
Splendor, designed by Marc André and published by Space Cowboys, has been widely acclaimed since its 2014 release as a triumph on the part of players from around the world. In this strategic board game where one must manage resources and do actions, players become merchants in the Renaissance Age to win prestige points. Splendor’s obvious simplicity along with its underlying complexity make it my favorite game among many others that fill my gaming closet.…
Scythe is a game for board game enthusiasts. It fascinates, baffles, and questions their basic terms. Set in an alternate-historical…
Viticulture is a game that swiftly makes you forget your surroundings and transports you to its alternate reality—the peaceful vineyards…
At my game nights, Small World is a popular choice. For many years now, it has consistently provided entertainment, laughter and tension. Small World’s charm lies in its simplicity and depth. Although the rules are straightforward and won’t deter new players, even seasoned game fiends get to research strategy and development. In every game session, participants will test their skills in the current territories to expand and erase rivals, balancing aggression against strategic considerations. The…
7 Wonders was developed by Antoine Bauza, and it became a card-drafting civilization building game upon its release in 2010.…
There’s something truly magical about a campaign game—one that extends beyond a single evening and weaves a tale across multiple…
A design from Michael Kiesling, Azul is truly inspired by the colorful ceramic tiles from the Alhambra palace in Granada. The Romano-Egyptian religion which inspired Azul to flood light into each life strategic. Players take turns picking up tiles from a common pool and arranging them on their individual boards as they see fit Emperor Qin looked at the perfect building standards for the forty-fifth time. I first came across Azul in a local board…