Strategic board games

Board Game Strategies

This genre includes most board games, especially those of the European school of game design. The strategies we are familiar with from childhood are usually distinguished by the almost complete absence of random situations and the opportunity, as they say, to "lose the battle but win the war." This is exactly why everyone loves this genre, regardless of whether it is an online computer strategy or an offline board game.

In general, a strategy is, so to speak, a long-term plan for the game. It consists of tactics, which are implemented in the current round or during the player's turn, and are the means to achieve the ultimate goal — the realization of the planned strategy and victory.

Rooster Gallu notes that modern strategic board games have gone beyond their association with military actions. Games from other genres — economic, cooperative, adventure, fantasy, dice games, and even abstract ones — also allow you to feel like a brilliant strategist. All these genres share the ability to create a game plan.

How to Choose a Strategic Board Game?

In our store, you will find convenient filters to search for a strategy game that suits you. The user-friendly navigation on the site allows you to easily select the recommended age, genre, amount of text in the game, and price range. The description of each game includes video reviews and rules.

To ensure the game is enjoyable for you, your family, and friends, we offer a step-by-step guide to help you choose your dream game:

• Number of players. Decide on the number of players. Usually, a game for 2–4 players will suffice. If you have a large family or frequent guests, we recommend having several games for 6–8 players.
• Age of players. Make sure to consider the age of the youngest player — everyone should enjoy the game!
• Genre and game mechanics. For a family game, it's better to choose one with minimal conflict and a mechanic that focuses on building your own board. If your group is looking for excitement, check out war games and territory control games.
• Amount of text in the game. Pay attention to the amount of text — it's not only children who don't like to read; some adults don’t either.
• Visual appeal. This criterion cannot be filtered on the site but is important. The game should visually and thematically appeal to your family. Browse the catalog, and see what catches your eye. Check out the components, the game board, and the illustrations on the cards. After all, unlike computer games, board games are about tactile sensations and live interaction!

Interesting Board Game Strategies. TOP-10 from Rooster Gallu

Rooster Gallu wants to share his personal rating of strategic games, based on his own experience:

1. Ticket to Ride: Europe — is there a game that both adults and children, lovers of complex strategies, and beginners will enjoy equally? Yes, and that game is Ticket to Ride!
2. War of the Ring — an asymmetrical war strategy where one player controls the dark forces of Mordor, and the other leads the united armies of men, elves, dwarves, and the fellowship of the ring.
3. 7 Wonders 2nd edition — the perfect game for family evenings or large gatherings.
4. Five Tribes — known for excellent scalability for 2-4 players.
5. Citadels — a strategy game about kingdom building with hidden roles and bluffing.
6. Small World — a family-friendly strategy game with territory control mechanics and simple rules.
7. Scythe — an atmospheric strategy where you harvest resources, recruit, develop technologies, and build new mechs.
8. Alchemists — a deduction-based fantasy strategy for 2-4 players.
9. Colt Express — great dynamics and humor make this game perfect for parties, with simple rules suited for family gatherings.
10. Starship Captains — a space euro strategy and an exciting interplanetary adventure in one box.

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