There are some board games that people who like strategy games might want to try.
There is a big market for grand strategy and 4X games in the video game world. However, these types of games have their roots in board games like Risk and Axis & Allies, as well as ridiculously big and long war simulation games like The Campaign For North Africa. In grand strategy games, players often build armies, make economies work well, and explore a big area, slowly spreading their power across it through diplomacy and/or force.
There are highly strategic and unquestionably grand board games like “The Campaign for North Africa,” but those games aren’t on this list because they’re usually hard to get to. Also, keep in mind that many of these games are harder to learn, take more time, and require more smart thinking than simple board games.
Star Wars: Rebellion
One person controls the Empire and the other controls the Rebel Alliance in this Star Wars game for two to four players. However, it might be best to play with just two people.
Star Wars: Rebellion games can last anywhere from two to four hours, based on how many people are playing and how good they are at strategy.The main idea behind Star Wars: Rebellion is that the Empire needs to defeat the Rebellion in order to win, while the Rebellion only needs to hold out long enough to stir up revolution across the galaxy.
War Of The Ring (Second Edition)
This Middle-earth-themed two-player tabletop game is a big strategy game that will keep you busy for an afternoon. Fans of The Lord of the Rings will love the way the game is themed and how many figures there are.
One person controls the Free Peoples of Middle-earth in War of the Ring, while the other controls the Shadow Armies of Mordor. The Shadow Armies are much stronger than the people of Middle-earth and can grow back. But the armies of the Free People die forever. The gameplay is complex and one of a kind. That being said, the Free People can still win if they bring the Ring-bearer to Mordor and destroy the One Ring.
Dune
Gale Force Nine just remastered and reprinted this legendary asymmetric war game based on the works of Frank Herbert. Players take on the role of one of six different factions and have to fight over the valuable Spice and take over as many strongholds as they can on the dry dunes of Arrakis.
Dune is a difficult war game that needs you to think strategically, plan ahead, and negotiate. Dune has a lot of strategic meaning because it is not symmetrical. This makes it worth playing more than once. Even though it can take hours to play, especially with more than four people.
Eclipse: Second Dawn For The Galaxy
This sci-fi grand strategy game takes a long time to play and a lot of table room. However, it’s very quick and easy to set up and get to the table, which makes it one of the least boring games on this list.
Eclipse: Second Dawn For The Galaxy is a very combat-heavy game where players try to take control of the galaxy by building huge teams of spaceships that can be changed to fight against the designs of other players.
Axis & Allies 1942 (Second Edition)
The Axis & Allies franchise comes in a lot of different forms. The most current second editions are easier to find than older ones. People love Axis & Allies because it was one of the first really hard strategy games. But some people might not want to play it because it’s so hard.
Each person who plays Axis & Allies takes on the role of a major power in World War II, supporting either the Axis or the Allies. The game is known for taking a long time to play, especially when there are a lot of people playing. However, this gives players time to think ahead and come up with complicated methods that can be very fun to use.
Space Empires 4X
The dry, old-school components and graphics of this 4X-style tabletop war game may not be easy on the eyes, but Space Empires 4X is surprisingly easy to learn. Even though it has a huge size and a lot of different ways to play. The basic rules are only eight pages long, and the advanced rules are only three pages longer.
Space Empires 4X is mostly about beating other players. It has fifteen different types of spaceships and a large technology tree that let players come up with the best way to beat their opponents.
Diplomacy
This game for two to seven players puts them in charge of the “Great Powers of Europe” and tells them to take over most of the board. But a lot of Diplomacy games end in a tie, especially when both teams are about even.
The name of the game suggests that diplomacy is mostly about negotiating. Because of this, 8 Ball Pool is easy to learn even though it takes a long time to play. But players should know that Diplomacy almost always involves a lot of lying and backstabbing, so players who are easily hurt might want to stay away from it.
Twilight Imperium
After first coming out in 1997, Twilight Imperium is now in its fourth version. And it’s easier than ever to get your hands on it. The space opera game Twilight Imperium lets players control one of many different alien races that are fighting for control of the galaxy. They have to complete both public and private missions over the course of several hours. Based on how many players are playing.
In Twilight Imperium, players negotiate and trade with each other, build big fleets, and fight in chaotic battles where dice are rolled a lot. Players also study new technologies to make their ships better and form alliances. It takes a little while to get used to Twilight Imperium’s engaging and fluid experience. But once players know the rules, the game is easy to pick up and play quickly.
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