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The VERY BEST Strategy Games – What makes a game TRULY strategic?

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I rate board games on “Strategy” but what, exactly, does that mean? What is the difference between a “7” and a “10”? And what you really want to know: what are my five top recommendations for deeply strategic board games?

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BOOKS & MERCHANDISE

It’s All a Game by Tristan Donovan

“The Evolution of Board Games” T-Shirt:

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OTHER VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES:

Part 1: What makes a GOOD game?

Part 2: 5 Games with a PERFECT Theme Score

Part 3: 5 Games with a PERFECT Mechanics Score

My 5 Favorite Board Game MECHANICS

Part 4: The. Most. Beautiful. Games. – 5 Games with AMAZING Components

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GAMES YOU CAN PLAY ONLINE:
Antiquity:

Nippon

Food Chain Magnate:

Ultimate Railroads:

Carnegie:

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AFFILIATE LINKS

Thank you for using my affiliate links. When you buy a game using an affiliate link, it costs you nothing extra but the small commission I receive helps support the channel:

Food Chain Magnate:

Scythe:

Revive:
Check back in June!

Cryo:

Autobahn:

Ultimate Railroads
Ultimate Railroads isn’t sold on Amazon, but you can order it here:

Carnegie:
Everywhere I looked, this game appears to be sold out, but as it is very new, there is sure to be a reprinting! For now, try playing on Board Game Arena

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:00 – The history of strategy games
2:16 – Introduction
3:17 – About this series
3:44 – What is strategy?
6:16 – The problem with other definitions
8:35 – Honorable Mentions
9:44 – My Top 5 Strategy Board Games
9:49 – #5
11:26 – #4
13:15 – #3
15:11 – #2
18:32 – #1
20:12 – Conclusion

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IMAGE CREDITS

Many of the photos in this video were taken from Wiki Commons:

“Akhilleus Aias”
“Chaturanga”
“Gaming Board Inscribed for Amenhotep_III_with_Separate_Sliding_Drawer”
“Shatrang”
“Cardsharps by Caravaggio”
“Staunton Set”
“Lucas Cranach the elder (1472–1553) Adam and Eve”
“Fall of Man”
“Nefertari playing Senet alone
“Gyan Chauper”
“Snakes and Ladders”

Egyptian Throwing Sticks, Karwansaray Publishers:

Simulation of ancient Indian history, Neurology India

“Chutes and Ladders” Hasbro, via amazon