17 Coolest Strategy Board Games
1. Renegade Game Studios
Renegade Game Studios Architects of the West Kingdom Game for 1-5 Players Aged 12 & Up
First standalone game in the west kingdom trilogy Become an ambitious royal architect to impress the king by building notable landmarks in the kingdom Exciting workerplacement strategy board game for 15 players ages 12 and up West kingdom adventure with beautiful artwork and great quality components
2. Libellud
This is an expansion to dice forge this is not a standalone experience You will need a copy of the dice forge base game in order to play with this expansion Number of players and average playtime this fun family game is made for 2 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 10 and older Average playtime is approximately 45 minutes Goddess module a mighty goddess dictates new rules to the other gods She gives you a golem that will allow you to wander through her labyrinth and collect wonderful rewards Join her to be covered with glory but make sure that you dont forget the other gods
Titans module the tournament is disturbed by the return of the original masters of the sky The titans offer you their power to turn you away from the other gods The time for revolt has come To whom will you give your allegiance
Second edition of the legendary tournament your courage wits and dice will be your best allies to face the new challenges of the gods and their rivals This expansion includes new die faces and 120 new heroic feat cards Two optional modules feature alternative starting setups and new mechanics
3. Repos Production
Victory can be achieve in three ways by invading your opponents capital by achieving a monopoly on scientific advancement or simply by crafting the city that will earn the most victory points in the end But be warned only seven of the eight wonders in play can be built Civilization was born from evolution one game of 7 wonders duel plays over the course of three rounds called ages during which you will choose cards with increasingly powerful effects Each card you choose will influence your general strategy
Strategy game experience an intense twoplayer struggle for supremacy in the ancient world Challenge your opponent and bring your civilization to victory with prestigious buildings military supremacy or scientific supremacy Take control of your civilization decide to invest in science military or prestige If you fail to build defenses your capital city may be destroyed but ignore technology and your people may be left in the dark ages Will your city achieve greatness or will your opponent prevent you from completing all your wonders
7 wonders duel allows multiple strategy opportunities which makes each game thrilling from beggining to end Average playtime 30 minutes Looking for new adventures Try our 2 expansions pantheon and agora note expansions require 7 wonders duel base game to play
4. Gamewright
Forbidden Island – The Cooperative Strategy Survival Island Board Game
2 to 4 players Strategic thinking problem solving and cooperation required Join a team of fearless adventurers on a doordie mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise Ages 10 and up Playing time 30 minutes 2010 mensa favorite brainy games winner
5. Giochi Uniti
Countless replay opportunities optional rules and special movements add extra challenges so no two games are ever the same Looking for more adventures Check out the other whitehall mystery games for game night Competitive and cooperative one player takes on the role of jack and the rest play as investigators Jack wins the game if he is able to complete his crime without being caught The investigators win when one of them captures jack Thrilling mystery game set in victorian london scotland yard is hot on the heels of another serial killer In the tight network of streets and alleyways a hunt for a new and mysterious murderer begins
Number of players and average playtime this board game for teens and adults can be played with 2 to 6 players ages 13 and up The average playtime is 60 minutes Complex strategy game a mental and pschological challenge the game is played over three phases of turns one for jack and two for the investigators Players must carefully make risky moves and find clues within a set number of turns
6. Thunderworks Games
Thunderworks Games Roll Player Strategy Boxed Board Game Ages 12 & Up, Multi-Colored (twk2000)
A character building game with dice for 14 players and a 60 minute play time Item package weight 36 pounds Mighty heroes dont just appear out of thin air you must create them Race class alignment skills traits and equipment are all elements of the perfect hero who is ready to take on all opposition in the quest for glory and riches Roll and draft dice to build up your characters attributes Purchase weapons and armor to outfit your hero Train to gain skills and discover your heros traits to prepare them for their journey Earn reputation stars by constructing the perfect character The player with the greatest reputation wins the game and will surely triumph over whatever nefarious plot lies ahead
7. Blue Orange
34 players may play with a 7×7 grid 5 to 6 players with a 5×5 grid and 6 or 8 players may play in teams with a 5×5 grid It offers more complex challenges a new territory and a way for more players to participate 2 to 4 players can play queen domino traditionally but up to 8 players can play when the game is combined with king domino Queen domino is both a standalone game and an expansion of the 2017 spiel des jaures recipient king domino
8. Fantasy Flight Games
This is a twilight imperium board game expansion You will need the twilight imperium 4th edition base game in order to play with this expansion Two additional players can now join the galactic struggle bringing the total player count up to eight A massive wealth of new content the games existing factions have plenty to gain with the introduction of 74 leaders and new mech units New promissory notes relics exploration cards action cards agenda cards objective cards and much more make this an expansion that cant be missed for any twilight imperium player Number of players and average playtime this exciting storytelling and tactical adventure game is designed for 3 to 8 players and is suitable for ages 14 and older Average playtime is between 4 to 8 hours
Thrilling scifi strategy board game over the millennia the secret of the lost planet ixth and its location would reach the ears of those easily manipulated As the echoes of the past tear through the galaxy and the prophecy of ixth turns to ash a new flame grows amidst the stillburning embers the prophecy of kings Seven new factions with seven neverbeforeseen factions and 40 new system and hyperlane tiles theres more to fight over than ever before Each new faction boasts their own unique strengths and weaknesses from the genealtering powers of the mahact to the watchful guard of the argent flight to the mysterious and ancient empyrean
9. Slugfest Games
Slugfest Games The Red Dragon Inn 2 Strategy Boxed Board Game Ages 13 & Up (SFG007)
24 players with a play time of 3060 minutes A standalone game that can be combined with red dragon inn for games of up to 8 players Package dimensions 508 l x 254 h x 254 w centimeters Four new adventures to continue your red dragon inn game Ages 13 and up
10. Marbles
Suspensefilled balancing game rock me archimedes tests players strategic thinking in a whole new way This game is made for 2 players whether you are playing with a friend or family member It provides hours of fun for both adults and kids ages 8 and up Use your criticalthinking skills playing rock me archimedes engages your visual perception and decisionmaking skills requiring players to think critically Not just addictive this game is great for mental acuity
Mathbased stem toy named after the greek mathematician this game uses the laws of the lever to create balance Race against opponents to be the first to send 4 marbles to your end of the board Gameplay lasts about 15 minutes Covered by the spin master care commitment See below for full details
Entertainment for everyone next time you get together with friends bring along spin master board games toys or playing cards We have activities for family game nights birthdays dinner parties travel holiday gifts and whenever you just want to have a fun time Spin master puzzles toys games a world of jigsaw puzzles and the best family board games for kids teens and adults Plus strategy games card games and classic board games like dominoes mahjong chess or a backgammon set
Includes 1 wooden rocker board 1 wooden platform 1 marble tray 1 die 12 black marbles 12 white marbles
11. Space Cowboys
Number of players and average playtime this family and teen board game can be played with 2 to 6 players The average playtime is 30 to 60 minutes depending on the number of players Get ready for the race of the century after a long career of piracy the governor of jamaica invites all his former associates to settle there and enjoy the fruits of their activities 30 years later the great challenge is organized a race around the island in his honor New edition this updated version of jamaica features a shelffriendly square box new cover art revised and streamlined rules and a rule book with tabs for easy refence while learning
Strategy game challenge your friends and family in a race to become the richest pirate at the party Youll need to sail battle and plunder to win but dont forget to keep your crew fed or you might have a mutiny on your hands Perfect gateway game jamaica is a fastpaced familyfriendly strategy game With accessible rules a flexible player count and beautiful art jamaica is perfect for families or gamers looking to introduce new friends to their favorite hobby
12. Ravensburger
Ravensburger Horrified: Universal Monsters Strategy Board Game for Ages 10 & Up
Easy to understand instructions high quality easytounderstand instructions make it simple to start playing right away Fun play experience horrified is a cooperative board game for ages 10 and up where you defend the town against frankenstein dracula the bride of frankenstein the wolfman the mummy the invisible man and the creature from the black lagoon What you get horrified comes with 1 game board 7 sculpted miniatures 75 cards 3 dice fabric bag 17 paper movers and bases 6 placards and instructions
Makes a great gift horrified is the perfect gift for halloween and the entire holiday season Great replay value 60 minute play time for 15 players horrifieds innovative style is easytolearn w varying levels of difficulty facing the unique monsters requires different strategies which creates a different experience every time
13. Ravensburger
Perfect for families and marvel fans whether youre playing with a group of marvel fans classic board gamers or your family marvel villainous infinite power is perfect for any game night occasion and makes a great gift for marvel fans Clear instructions learn to play with a clear highquality stepbystep rulebook or search for watch it played Marvel villainous infinite power on youtube for a video tutorial Great replay value adjust the difficulty of the game to your preference Marvel villainous infinite power supports 2 to 4 players ages 12 and up and takes 4080 minutes to play
Villainous game system in this asymmetric card game each player takes the role of one of five marvel villains thanos hela ultron taskmaster or killmonger Each villain has their own powers and goals Face off against earths mightiest heroes from a shared fate deck iron man thor the hulk black widow black panther captain america and more What you get each game comes with 5 unique sculpted villain movers 5 villain guides 5 villain domains 5 unique fate decks a shared fate deck soul mark and power tokens and a power vault
14. Calliope
Calliope Tsuro – The Game of The Path – A Family Strategy Board Game
Never the same game twice the path is an everchanging mystery With each turn the maze grows and you must anticipate other players next moves The wisest player will remain on their path Great coffee table game For 2 to 8 players game Family strategy game the board changes every time you play the game making it unique and fun for adults and kids Players are challenged to create and travel the path as it builds before them Details tsuro is a family game for 28 players ages 8 and up Have fun creating your path in this visually stunning game Includes 35 path tiles 1 dragon tile 8 dragon pawns and game board
15 to 20 minute to play Quick to learn and play Calliope presents an award winning game that is fun for any experience level easy to learn quick to play Use strategy luck to stay on the path to victory in this light entertaining game Attractive asian themed box and components
Come together and play sure to become a classic this game is perfect for families teens adults children The faster play and simple rules make it a great filler for parties game night
15. Pandasaurus Games
Pandasaurus games that time you killed me is the perfect game for adults and teens where you try to eliminate your opponent while playing across three boards representing the past present and future simultaneously Includes three tuck boxes that contain new modules to add to your games for even more challenge and time travel strategy Trees can be toppled statues can be pushed throughout time and elephants can be befriended It takes 5 minutes to learn 15 minutes to play and is a strategic headtohead challenge for 2 players ages 14 Includes 3 era boards 2 plastic focus tokens 14 plastic pawns 4 chapter boxes full of additional plastic pieces and cards and 1 rulebook
Play through four chapters of escalating difficulty adding more wild timetravel shenanigans and unlocking more content as you master the game
16. Matagot
Challenging battle game in kemet blood and sand you play one of the egyptian gods aiming to stamp your dominance on the parched land Immerse yourself in an unrivaled gaming experience even better than the original New game board blood and sand offers a single board no matter what player count you have This new board setup has all the features of the previous version with the bonus of a nile redesign Based on teleportation this system now allows all players to be within reach of one another Number of players and average playtime this board game for teens and adults can be played with 1 to 6 players and is suitable for ages 14 and older The average playtime is 90 minutes
Strategy board game build pyramids combine godly powers to create powerful asymmetric combinations and lead your followers in glorious battles Be careful only deep strategic planning and swift tactics will lead you toward victory Improved edition of the awardwinning classic rediscover kemets epic universe with streamlined and upgraded gameplay Blood and sand features new rules four pyramid colors new cards and tokens and a redesigned map with a twist
17. Asmodee
Unique farming game can you grow bamboo across your plantation as a mischievous panda eats wherever he can In every game of takenoko the players take the role of gardeners of the nippon emperor caring for his giant panda and growing a bamboo plantation Your mission is to farm and irrigate parcels of land growing green yellow and pink bamboo Strategy board game you must cultivate plots of land using irrigation and intelligence so that bamboo the only food that the panda will eat grows in abundance But beware of the sacred animals uncontrollable appetite for crunchy young sprouts
Bamboo gardening game long long ago the emperor of china in a gesture of peace offered the emperor of japan a giant panda You have been appointed to the delicate task of caring for this politicallyimportant panda and tending to the emperors illustrious bamboo garden Number of players and average playtime this fun cooperative game for adults and teens is made for 2 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 8 and up Average playtime is approximately 45 minutes
Challenging and competitive each turn youll see what the weather brings your way and perform two actions getting a new plot of land digging irrigation channels growing bamboo feeding the panda or drawing an objective card At the end of the game whichever player has earned the most points from his objectives wins
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