Strategy games gifts for 16 to 17 year olds

You are the proud owner of a team of eight racing marbles. 2-6 Players  |  10+ Mins  |  Ages 8+ Features: Racing, Roll / Spin and Move Theme: Dexterity, Family Game, Party Game, Humour Description: You must try to get...

Expansion for Carcassonne. Join the traveling circus, stack daring artists, and dazzle with your ringmistress’s flair. 2-6 Players  |  45+ Mins  |  Ages 7+ Features: Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement Theme: Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Territory Building Description: In this expansion...

Expansion for Earthborne Rangers. 1-4 Players  |  60-240 Mins  |  Ages 12+ Features: Card Play Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Game, Deck Construction, Hand Management, Move Through Deck, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Role Playing, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo /...

Expansion for 7 Wonders. Armadas become part of building one of the seven wonders of the world. 3-7 Players  |  40+ Mins  |  Ages 10+ Features: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers Theme: Expansion...

Rescue as many cats as you can in this head-to-head version of The Isle of Cats. 2 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Features: Grid Coverage, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Square Grid, Tile Placement Theme: Animals, Fantasy, Nautical, Puzzle...

Ark Nova is required to play this expansion. Add new animals, enclosures, and action cards to Ark Nova.  1-4 Players  |  90-150 Mins  |  Ages 14+ Features: End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Income, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Solo...

The most talented architects in ancient Greece stand ready to achieve this goal. 2-4 Players  |  25 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Build housing, temples, markets, gardens and barracks, so you can grow your city and ensure it triumphs over the...

Part puzzle, part game. Play as either Land or Sea (or the Cartographer in a 3 player game). Each player plays with 2 double-sided hex tiles containing a mix of land and sea shapes. They take turns placing a tile...

Build your galaxy to score points in hundreds of unique ways. 1-5 Players | 15-30 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: End Game Bonuses, Market, Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Set Collection From the team that brought you the smash hit card...

A deceptively cute, deceivingly challenging & SPOOPY abstract strategy game for two players. Every time you place a kitten on the bed, it goes “boop.” Which is to say that it pushes every other kitten next to it one space...

Embark on a new Quoridor adventure with this exclusive edition! 2-5 Players   |   15 Mins   |   Ages 8+ Features: Connections, Grid Movement, Square Grid Theme: Abstract Strategy, Maze, Video Game Theme Gigamic's Special Edition Quoridor PAC-MAN...

Set and avoid traps, collect supplies, and try to outwit your rival bear spies! 1-6 Players | 15-30 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: Closed Drafting, Deduction, End Game Bonuses, Hot Potato, I Cut, You Choose, Push Your Luck, Set Collection,...

In Kinfire Delve: Scorn's Stockade, a tactical and cooperative card game for 1-2 players, you will fight your way through the well deck of challenge cards to reach Scorn, the Master of the Well, and face them in an epic...

In Kinfire Delve: Callous' Lab, a tactical and cooperative card game for 1-2 players, you will fight your way through the well deck of challenge cards to reach Callous, the Master of the Well, and face him in an epic...

This Dal Rossi walnut chess set showcases traditional craftsmanship with its finely inlaid wooden board. Measuring 30cm, it’s the perfect size for tabletop play while remaining compact enough for easy storage. The contrasting wood tones highlight the board’s precision detailing,...

Craft Italian cheese in this standalone expansion for Formaggio. 1-4 Players | 40 Mins | Ages 14+ Features: Bias, Chaining, Closed Drafting, Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Rondel, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, Worker Placement. Theme: Economic, Farming. You are an...

Players confront each other with word-images association and risk management choices. 3-6 Players | 30 Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Deduction, Push Your Luck Theme: Card Game, Party Game Stella Dixit Universe invites starseekers to explore the sky and bring...

Rally heroes, reclaim the forest, and restore the Emberlings' sacred homeland. 1-5 Players | 90-120 Mins | Ages 14+ Features: Contracts, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, Resource Management Theme: Animals, City Building,...

Using the central board in A Feast for Odin, players have to hunt, gather basic materials, refine those materials, develop their production-buildings, build/buy ships, and raid settlements. The resulting earnings are placed on the players' board in the best possible pattern...

EXPANSION FOR: DIXIT A new set of image cards for Dixit. 3-6 Players | 30+ Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Simultaneous Action Selection, Storytelling, Voting Themes: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Expansion for Base-game Delve even deeper into the imagination with...

Expansion For: Dixit A new set of image cards for Dixit. 3-6 Players | 30+ Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Simultaneous Action Selection, Storytelling, Voting Themes: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Expansion for Base-game   Myths come alive and masks fall...

In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens—all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo. 2-6 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages...

Vision flickers… blink? maybe. The void stretches out in front, behind, under, above. You see the nothing for what it is for the first time. What is time? The depth and breadth of recorded knowledge that sparks in you something...

Return to the wilderness with Aspens, the strategic forest-growing game! Each round, players take turns rolling the Sun and Wind dice to plant trees. Grow your forest UP to increase your odds of planting trees in future rounds or OUT...

A campaign expansion, includes a full playset over 250 new Ranger and Valley cards and 1 campaign guide. Legacy of the Ancestors features a new story arc that utilizes both the cards and map from the core set as well as...

Embark On A Tour Of One Of The Most Densely Populated And Colorful Countries Of The World With Ticket To Ride India, Volume 2 Of The Ticket To Ride Map Collection.

Build power plants on Catan, weighing the merits of fossil fuels vs. clean energy.  3-4 Players  |  90 Mins  |  Ages 14+ Features: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Modular Board, Trading, Variable Set-up Theme: Civilization, Economic, Environmental,...

Tend to your sheep on the South Island of New Zealand.  1-4 Players  |  75-150 Mins  |  Ages 12+ Description:In Great Western Trail: New Zealand, you are a runholder — that is, the owner of a sheep station — on the South...

Play as Rebel or Imperial forces to fulfill mission objectives. 1-5 Players  |  60-120 Mins  |  Ages 14+ Imperial Assault casts you and your friends into the climatic events following the Death Star’s destruction above Yavin 4, and offers two...

Behold, Andromeda's Edge: A dazzling, uncharted region of space on the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy. Littered with the modular debris of the precursor civilization, patrolled by malicious extragalactic raiders, and bordered by dense nebulae, The Edge is a last...

A new addition to the Holdson Traditional Games range, backgammon is one of the oldest board games known. 2 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 8+ In a two player game the object of the game is to be the...

Attack and capture the flag! 2 Players | 45 Mins | Ages 8+ Over 40 million games have been sold around the world since 1958 under the Stratego brand. Do you have the skill, strategy and courage to outwit your...

Traders compete to build the greatest empire in the Roman Mediterranean 2-5 Players  |  100+ Mins  |  Ages 13+ Features: Action Retrieval, Advantage Token, Auction: Dutch, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Hidden Victory Points, Movement...

Note: insert designed for game with external box dimensions of 37.0 x 30.0 x 10.2 cm This insert is designed to be compatible with Scythe®, and the Invaders from Afar® expansion. The design provides both efficient storage and improved game...

Sharenanigans is a fun and competitive board game, built with the basic principles of investing in shares at its heart. Sharenanigans offers an introductory experience into the world of investing in shares. But don’t be fooled, with players competing to...

In Everdell Duo, you either compete against your single opponent or play co-operatively with another player to earn the most points. You accomplish this by placing workers to gather resources, then use those resources to play cards face up in...

"With great power, there must also come great responsibility." –Stan Lee, Amazing Fantasy #15 Iron Man and Black Panther team up to stop Rhino from rampaging through the streets of New York. Captain Marvel and Spider-Man battle Ultron as he...

The insert is compatible with Great Western Trail and includes space for the Rails to the North Expansion. The design provides both efficient storage and improved gameplay. Many of the trays can be utilised during the game, greatly aiding set-up...

Disney Villainous – Bigger & Badder (Stand-Alone Expansion) 2–3 Players | 40–60mins | Ages 10+ It’s good to be bad. Take on the role of a Disney or Pixar Villain and strive to achieve your own devious objective. Discover your...

In this epic contest of the force, take on the role of a Star Wars Villain. Engelstalig In Villainous, you’ll play as an iconic Star Wars Villain. Choose Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, General Grievous, Asajj Ventress, or Moff Gideon. Each...

Expansion for: Forest Shuffle Add new flora and fauna to the game, and discover hidden pathways. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature with Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge. This expansion set for the beloved Forest Shuffle game introduces new...

Expansion for Rebel Princess: Deluxe Edition. A trick-taking game about breaking hearts and a big bad wolf! 3-6 Players | 45 Mins | Ages 15+ Features: Events, Trick-taking, Variable Player Powers Theme: Expansion for Base-game, Card Game A year has...

Need allies? Here they are, fiery and fierce. Discover unique strategies and make the Woodland wilder by adding hirelings. Best with fewer players, great with more! Hirelings can be added to games at any player count. With fewer players, the...

Welcome to the garden! Here among the green foliage, you can meet the mystical creatures known as "gardlings." They will happily aid you in cultivating your garden adn growing magical gems. And the gems, of course, are what you need...

Bounce 'em in for the win! The Connect 4 Shots game is fast-paced, rapid-fire fun in a race to get 4 shots in a row! Count down to start: 1-2-3… bounce! Two players bounce the lightweight, colourful balls into the...

Small box, simple rules and great fun: the family game for ages 8 and up is based on the rummy principle. The compact format makes it a good travelling companion or a suitable gift for all fans of Lilo and...

Dive into First Giants, a race to create the most prestigious dinosaur exhibit! 2-5 Players | 30 Mins | Ages 10+ Immerse yourself in First Giants, where you compete to build the most impressive dinosaur exhibit. Build your engine by...

This 22-in-1 game set packs fun into one portable box, perfect for family game nights and travel! Dive into a treasure trove of classic fun! From strategic chess matches to playful games like Ludo and Snakes & Ladders, this set...

Great Scott! Biff Stole the DeLorean and went on a joyride through time, disrupting events and scattering items through space and time! Now it's up to you to help DOC and Marty repair the space-time continuum. This game includes 1x...

Manipulate a raging forest fire to burn down rival fire towers before they get you. 2-4 Players | 15-30 Min Play Time | Ages 10+ Features: Grid Movement, Hand Management, Pattern Building, Abstract Strategy While manning your fire tower you...

Elevenses is a card game in which respectable 1920s socialites strive to serve the finest morning teas! Each player starts the round with an identical set of eleven morning tea cards. Each card has a point value as well a...

The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and you know just what to do — gather your friends to fly some kites! In Kites, everyone works together to keep all their kites — represented by colorful sand timers —...

Catch a cab across Manhattan when low on time with this 15 minute express version.  2-4 Players  |  10-15 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Features: Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, Set Collection Description: Ticket to Ride: New York features...

The cooperative Minecraft card game invites 2-4 players aged 8 and up to explore the picturesque landscapes of Minecraft and search for hidden treasures Experience Minecraft as a new, exciting adventure and fill your chests with treasures before you are...

For all fans of the popular Ravensburger board game "Das verrückte Labyrinth" (The Crazy Labyrinth), the ultimate edition is now available. Experience a story together and explore the depths of the Labyrinth. As in the classic game, you must work...

Gravity Maze Slide is a thrilling logic game that challenges players to slide the towers to create a moving maze!  Use logic and strategy to build your path, then drop the marble and watch it roll!

It is said that in the parallel universe, there is a different world in which human beings and nature can co-exist peacefully. The God of Nature provides abundant resources year after year, and the grace from nature spreads to the...

Azul presents a sweet new design, and it’s a delight for the eyes! We are proud to officially announce the new version of Azul, Azul Master Chocolatier, from designer Michael Kiesling. This two to four-player game plays the same as...

A simple and fast-playing, innovative twist on tableau building and set collection. 1-4 Players | 45-60 Mins | Ages 14+ Features: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game The history of humankind...

Need allies? Come row downstream! Discover unique strategies and make the Woodland wilder by adding hirelings. Best with fewer players, great with more! Hirelings can be added to games at any player count. With fewer players, the hirelings add new...

Expansion for Root. Play against Lizard Cult, Riverfolk Company, Corvid Conspiracy, Underground Duchy. 1-4 Players | 60-90 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Solo / Solitaire Game,...

Compete to capture areas of the forest and the stunning Marvels within, earning Majesty on your way to victory, in this new game mode that totally transforms the strategy! In Majestic Marvels, each segment of the board is randomly dealt...

Aspens is a quick-playing strategy board game for two players, where you harness the wind and sun and carefully balance growth with expansion to outgrow and outwit your loved ones. In Aspens, players compete to grow the largest forest on...

Expand the board with more tiles and pair up to play against each other in teams (2 vs 2) as you strategize together in this team-based expansion. No. of Players: 4Duration: 20 to 45 minutesRecommended Ages: 10+In a nutshell...A 4-player,...

It is the height of the Art Nouveau movement that is taking the world by storm, and you, an intrepid young artist of much ambition and…well…no fame, are determined to make your workshop the talk of all the latest artistic...

Elite. Fearless. Dropping feet-first into hell. Carrying out daring strikes behind enemy lines, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers bring elite training and special weaponry to bear against the UNSC’s enemies. Welcome to the Helljumpers, soldier; from here on, it’s Feet...

Become one of the greatest classical composers of all time! 1-4 Players  |  40-60 Mins  |  Ages 10+ You'll use inspiration, seek fortune, and hobnob with aristocrats to perform musical masterpieces and achieve your legacy in this engine-building game for...

Copete to win in this fun, fast-paced game of shifting and speed stacking! 2-4 Players  |  Ages 8+ Players race to be the first one to match their stacks with the image on the card! Using only one hand and...

Choose a Massive-Verse super hero and duke it out. 2 Players | 5-10 Mins | Ages 14+ A lightning quick duel between characters from the Massive-Verse. Powered by the Pocket Paragons game system. Pocket Paragons is a quick, deceptively simple...

Expansion for Carcassonne. Enter the King’s Tournament, back your champions, and earn glory in stone. 2-6 Players  |  45+ Mins  |  Ages 7+ Features: Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement Theme: Expansion for Base-game, City Building, Medieval, Territory Building Description: In this...

D&D Legend of Drizzt Board Game is a cooperative game of adventure designed for 1-5 players, set in the enthralling world of Dungeons & Dragons. This boardgame is inspired by the book series of the same name, which details the thrilling...

Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated extends the deck-building fun of Clank! with legacy-style gameplay! Found your own franchise of the legendary adventuring company Acquisitions Incorporated, and shepherd your fledgling treasure-hunters to immortal corporate glory over the course of multiple games. Your...

You and your band of brave adventurers suddenly find yourselves deep in a mysterious jungle full of secrets and surprises. Danger lies along your path, threatening to take away your 3 precious Life Tokens. Your goal is to reach Jumanji...

Everdell - Spirecrest 2nd Edition is an expansive and challenging new expansion, sure to surprise and delight even the most seasoned of Everdell players. This expansion features a new Mountain board, Discovery cards, Weather cards, Big Critters, Maps, and Expeditions!...

Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed deck-building game that is an adaptation of the award-winning game, Star Realms. The game includes basic rules for two-player games, along with rules for multiplayer formats such as Free-For-All, Hunter, and Hydra. Each player starts the game...

The Dal Rossi 18″ Chess Set Black and White with PU Leather Edge is a sophisticated and stylish addition to any game collection. Designed with elegance in mind, this chess set combines both form and function. The chess board is...

Everdell - Silverfrost - Essentials Edition is the next standalone edge of the map series of Everdell. Beyond the snow-capped Spirecrest mountains to the south of Everdell Valley, lies the bold country of Silverfrost. It is your task to build and...

Take On the role of a Disney villain striving to achieve your devious objective. Discover unique abilities while dealing with twists of fate to your opponents! Play as ratigan, Scar or Yzma in this wicked expansion pack. Who will triumph...

The popular cult game with a new design and now in an exciting and fast-paced duel version! One player is Mister X, one is the detective. And so begins the thrilling chase through London! Whether by taxi, subway, bus, or...

Sleek and contemporary, this carbon fibre finish chess set offers a modern take on a classic game. The 40cm folding board is both durable and portable, with internal storage for the pieces. Perfect for players who want a stylish, travel-friendly...