Strategy Night
Best games: Strategy Night
For the players who want to think hard. Heavy rules, deeper systems.
No 01
Medium
1-5
40-70 min
Wingspan
Birds, engine-building, exquisite art. Plays light enough for casual nights, deep enough for repeat play.
$60
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No 02
Medium
2
30 min
7 Wonders Duel
The two-player version that's actually better than the original. Tense, every choice matters.
$35
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No 03
Heavy
1-4
90-120 min
Spirit Island
Reverse-colonialism cooperative. The thinky version of Pandemic. Endless replayability.
$80
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No 04
Heavy
1-4
60 min
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
The best campaign-game starter. Self-contained Gloomhaven with built-in tutorial.
$50
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No 05
Heavy
2-4
60-90 min
Root
Asymmetric forest war game. Each faction plays completely differently. Deep.
$60
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No 06
Heavy
1-5
120 min
Terraforming Mars
Engine-building Mars colonization. Hundreds of cards, a million strategies.
$70
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No 07
Medium
2-4
60-120 min
Obsession
Run a Victorian estate. Hire staff, host events. Underrated and beautiful.
$80
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