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.
R. Eric Reuss designed the board game Spirit Island and Greater Than Games published it. The colonialism that so many games use as a theme takes an unusual twist here. The players take on the role of not just one, but a veritable pantheon of towering land spirits trying to fend off a shared island from a seemingly never-ending stream of settlers. Some look like living flame; others are something like a stone come to…
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As a fan of the Ticket to Ride series, I’m always excited for new expansions and maps this game. With…
A strategy-puzzle game with a jaunty twist of fate, “The Isle of Cats” was created by famed board game designer Frank West, of City of Kings fame. In this game, players are petty lords prowling around an island, rescuing as many cats as possible. Players have their big, evil overlord to watch out for: Lord Vesh. And did I tell you he is on his way to the island? His unlucky is bad for you,…
Betrayal in the House of Hill is a game that mixes the thrills of classic horror with the excitement of…
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My first impression of Ticket to Ride: USA was a wave of excitement. As a lover of strategic games, the prospect of negotiating across the sprawling terrain of America by railroad appealed to me like nothing else. The striking walnut color design of the game board, colorful railway lines with different train cars and endless promise of a fun competitive experience was enough to pique my interest right away. Ticket to Ride: USA is the…
You know that feeling when history and globe-trotting are your jam? Well, thinking about connecting cities across Europe during its…