Diplomacy

Diplomacy by Avalon Hill is a game that requires the perfect blend of cunning, negotiation and deceit. It requires you to have the ability to form alliances and to make negotiations in order to expand your empire over Europe in the first World War. You will form alliances and still be in competition with them, so it is important that you find the right balance between the two. Your goal is to dominate the continent. Diplomacy is a game intended to be played by two and seven people. It takes around 360 total minutes to complete the game.Number of players:2-7
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:5-6 hours

Deus

Deus by Asmodee is a game where you are the leader of an ancient civilization. It is up to you to explore previously unexplored land in order to expand your empire. You can construct buildings and create new cities, taking advantage of the natural resources that are found there. Set up trade routes and more on your expansion. Deus is designed to be played by two to four players who are at least 12 years of age or older. It takes around 60 to 90 minutes for a game to be completed.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:60-90 minutes

Cubo

Cubo by Queen Games is a dice-rolling and set-collecting game. In this fast-paced game, players will play six rounds with each player rolling their dice at the same time. There are four set dice in the center of the table that are a limited resource, ones that players must try to work with in order to get the most points possible with their dice and the ones in the center to win. Cubo is intended to be played by two to four players that are eight years of age or older. The game lasts for around 20 minutes.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:20 minutes

Compounded

Compounded by Dice Hate Me Games is a game that requires you to build different chemical compounds by managing elements very carefully. It comes with a bit of trading and social play mixed in. Players will step into the roles of lab managers who are all competing against one another in order to make the most complex compounds before they are made by other people or destroyed altogether. Compounded is a game that is played by two and five players. It takes anywhere between 30 and 90 minutes to complete.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:30-90 minutes

Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia by Asmodee is a tactical survival game that has a player controlling a group of humans and the other player controlling a group of demons that are trying to stop them from getting into Hell. It comes with beautiful prepainted figurines and boards. Claustrophobia by Asmodee has won several awards for both the game play and the construction and is one of the most popular board games to date. Claustrophobia by Asmodee is a game that is intended to be played by two people who are 15 years of age or older. It can be played in a few hours.Number of players:2
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:30-45 minutes

City of Iron

City of Iron by Red Raven Games is set in a world where four small nations are running against one another to become the most powerful in the land. Each nation values different things above the others, meaning whichever one you rule will be looking for different resources than the others to make their nations great. Race to build the best nation before your opponents can. City of Iron 2E Board Game is meant to be played by two to four players who are at least 13 years of age or older. The game can be played in only 90 minutes.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:90 minutes

Cathedral

Cathedral by Family Games is a logic and strategy game that puts two players against one another as they compete to create towering castles on the game board between them. One player must try to block the other player from advancing so that they are able to reach the objective first. Whoever claims the most territory is the winner. Cathedral Wood Strategy Tabletop Board Game Classic is a game meant to be played by two who are at least eight years old or older. It is made entirely out of striking hardwood.Number of players:2
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:20 minutes

Axis & Allies 1941

Axis & Allies 1941 by Avalon Hill is a World War II strategy game. This game is considered to be a simplified A&A standard game that is designed to help introduce new people to Axis and Allies-style games. In this strategy game, players will use their wit to form allies, go into combat, defeat enemies and create useful relationships between one another in order to win the game. Axis and Allies 1941 Board Game is a game intended for two to five players. It lasts for around 120 minutes per game.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:120 minutes

Armageddon: From the Ground Up

Armageddon: From the Ground Up by Queen Games is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the players are attempting to rebuild their society. While new towns are being built, players must thwart thieves and marauders who are trying to ruin those towns. You can get more survivors to move to your town but you must be sure you can accommodate them lest they join the marauders instead. This is a family-friendly tactical strategy game. Armageddon is a game for four players. This game can take up to 90 minutes to complete.Number of players:3-4
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:90 minutes