Strategy games gifts for adults

Become the most prestigious cheesemaker in France by running a highly successful creamery and crafting exceptional cheese. 1-4 Players | 30+ Mins | Ages 14+ You are a French cheesemaker in the early 20th century making, ageing, and selling your...

Explore the wilderness of the far future as rangers of a wondrous mountain valley. 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,...

Expansion for Gloomhaven. Prove your class mastery in this collection of challenging solo scenarios. 1 Player  |  Ages 14+ Features: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures Theme: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures Description: A set of...

In the far-off future, the solar system is inhabited by three races: Humans, Robots, and Animods. Civilization runs off Zenithium, a clean and renewable energy source, but coexistence is a struggle. Your goal: unite the planets to gain control of...

Dive into a multi-layered pattern-building adventure with the vibrant marine life of the Great Barrier Reef. 1-4 Players | 30-45 Mins | Ages 14+ Dive into the vibrant world of Shallow Sea, a puzzle board game inspired by the breathtaking...

Place your cards at the right time to outwit your opponent and rule over the city! 2 Players  |  15+ Mins  |  Ages 9+ Theme: Card Game In gratitude for her liberation, a mighty djinn created the wondrous city of...

Players work together to pass multiple tests and beat the clock. 2-4 Players | 30 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Multiple Maps, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Theme: Card Game, Puzzle Take Time is a...

Small World  is a zany, light-hearted civilization game in which 2-5 players vie for conquest and control of a board that is simply too small to accommodate them all! Picking the right combination of fantasy races and unique special powers,...

While empires rise and fall in Eastern Europa, the rest of the world takes notice. Two distant factions, Albion and Togawa, send emissaries to scout the land and employ their own distinct styles of conquering.This expansion to Scythe adds 2...

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...

Everdell is a game of dynamic tableau building and worker placement. Within the charming valley of Everdell, beneath the boughs of towering trees, among meandering streams and mossy hollows, a civilization of forest critters is thriving and expanding. From Everfrost...

Arcs is a sharp sci-fi strategy game for 2–4 players, set in a dark yet silly universe. Ready yourself for dramatic twists and turns as you launch into this galactic struggle. Seize the initiative:Take actions with multi-use cards. Copy the leader,...

Move and spread your flock to claim pastures while you block. 2-4 Players | 15 Mins | Ages 7+ Features: Enclosure, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Modular Board Theme: Abstract Strategy, Animals Opposing sheep herds go head to fluffy head in...

A pantheon from several civilizations — including Greek, Egyptian, and Middle-Eastern — gets added to 7 Wonders: Duel in 7 Wonders: Duel – Pantheon, with each god having its own power to help you or hinder your opponent. During Age I you collect...

Expansion for Carcassonne. Spot hidden thieves and use towering watchmen to control the land. 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 expansion...

Gravel sprays out from under your tires and your car gives a sickening lurch as it begins to spin out. 1–7 Players  |  30-60 Mins  |  Ages 10+ Clutch. Shift. Gas. Your engine roars and your car leaps into the next...

Create the most prosperous winery in Italy from the Tuscan vineyard you've inherited.  1-6 Players  |  45-90 Mins  |  Ages 13+ Features: Contracts, Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, Turn Order: Auction, Victory Points as a Resource, Worker Placement, Worker...

On the city-planet of Ceres II, every alleyway invites a quick and quiet death. In the lush forests of Virenos, a single misstep could land you in the belly of a beast. The harsh wasteland of Mithras holds both grave...

Playing on a famous horror movie trope, Final Girl is a solitaire-only game that puts the player in the shoes of a female protagonist who must kill the slasher if she wants to survive. 1 Player | 20-60 min |...

Only one bunny can rule the burrow by making smart builds. 2 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 10+ Features: Area Majority / Influence, Grid Coverage, Open Drafting, Tile Placement, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement Theme: Animals, City Building, Territory Building Become the leader of one of the two most powerful...

Magnetic Chess Set (8")

Crimes happen in the city! Players: 1-4 | Ages 12+ | 15-45 mins With the view for details you'll be searching for facts: Look for the scenes that provide you with the correct facts to solve the crime cases. The...

A light-security prisoner is trying to escape through tunnels starting underneath his cell. Will you be able to join forces and cards to stop him? Bandido is a cooperative game of strategy and observation for the entire family.

Are you ready for a new Dorfromantik campaign? 1-4 Players  |  20-40 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Dorfromantik: Light Luggage is a stand-alone lighter version of Dorfromantik – the popular cooperative tile-laying game – that provides new challenges.  It comes in...

Expansion for Forest Shuffle. Explore the Alps by adding more species to the game. 2-5 Players | 60 Mins | Ages 10+ New cards are shuffled into the base game for even more diversity in Forest Shuffle adding even more...

NOMINEE - KENNERSPIEL DES JAHRES 2022 You’ve studied the footage, connected the dots, and gathered what meagre evidence you could. You’re close - soon the whole world will know the truth behind the Cryptid. A group of like-minded cryptozoologists have...

Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative, thematic board game from Ravensburger that brings iconic D&D monsters to the established Horrified mechanics. The game is designed for 1-5 players (ages 10+) and generally features a playtime of 45-60 minutes.

Use your caballeros to control regions of medieval Spain, keeping clear of the King! 2-5 Players  |  90+ Mins  |  Ages 12+ Features: Action Drafting, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Auction / Bidding, Hand Management, Interrupts, Memory, Open Drafting, Selection...

The otherworldly artefacts known as Talismans have once more descended onto the mortal plane, signalling the dawn of a new era—and the need for a new ruler! In Talisman: The Magical Quest Game – 5th Edition, set forth on an...

The standalone sequel to Tales of the Arabian Nights is finally here, with mechanics and gameplay based on the acclaimed classic! As a Knight of the Round Table, you will meet legendary figures, encounter fabled creatures, battle mighty enemies, take on challenging...

Box Two is a thrilling new adventure in the best-selling series by Neil Patrick Harris and produced by theory11. Your first choice in Box Two will change everything! Dive into a mysterious world filled with puzzles, secret codes, and unexpected...

Expansion for Dominion. Shadows stir, prophecies unfold, and the Emperor’s breakfast is never safe. 2-4 Players  |  30+ Mins  |  Ages 14+ Features: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building,Delayed Purchase, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Variable Set-up Theme: Expansion for Base-game, Card...

Expansion for Arcs, Arcs: The Blighted Reach Expansion. Expand your galaxy with bold new leaders and unpredictable narrative twists in Arcs. 2-4 Players  |  60-120 Mins  |  Ages 14+ Features: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Campaign /...

Ravensburger Disney Villainous Expansion 7 introduces new strategic depth to the beloved villain-centric board game series. Players assume the roles of iconic Disney villains, each with unique objectives and abilities, challenging opponents in a rich, tactical environment. This expansion adds...

The Bordeaux alternative board expansion to Viticulture offers players a starting boost, four full worker placement seasons, a wake-up chart full of benefits, a major new “expert” action that permanently upgrades an action for you, revisions to existing actions, a...

Garden Variety 2-5 Players | 10-15 Mins | Ages 7+ This quirky card game is so easy to learn, you’ll be having fun before you know it! You’ll use strategy and a little bit of luck to gather as many...

Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Case: Terrain contains everything a Dungeon Master needs to construct encounters for your wilderness, dungeon, and city adventures. This includes a set of double-sided adventure tiles and a collection of illustrated adventure clings to customise your...

Raise your banner above the vast wasteland before you. As the Great Houses of the Landsraad marshal their forces and their spies, whom will you influence, and whom will you betray? A tyrannical Emperor. The secretive Bene Gesserit. The shrewd...

Calico is a puzzly tile-laying game of quilts and cats! In Calico, players compete to sew the coziest quilt as they collect and place patches of different colours and patterns. Each quilt has a particular pattern that must be followed, and players...

A legendary strategic tabletop game from the creators of Here to Slay and Casting Shadows. 2-4 Players | 60 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: Events, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up Theme: Card Game Description: It’s so hard to feel seen...

Two legendary sports icons duke it out in the Unmatched Lee VS Ali universe. 2 Players  |  20 Mins  |  Ages 9+ Features: Action Points, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Hand Management, Line of Sight, Point...

In this strategic duel for two players, your mission remains the same: manoeuvre your toy troops and cleverly use their effects to gain the upper hand over your opponent. To win the battle, you must capture the enemy headquarters or...

Professor Puzzle Shut the Box is a classic wooden dice‑rolling game combining luck and strategy. Players roll dice and then “shut” numbered tiles corresponding to the total rolled, aiming to close all tiles and achieve a score of zero. The...

In the U.S. wild west, the eternal battle between the law and the outlaws keeps heating up. Suddenly, a rain of arrows darken the sky: It's an Indian attack! Are you bold enough to keep up with the Indians? Do...

The tile-laying favourite is back in a duel version!  2 Players | 45 Min Play | Ages 10+ Features: Tile Laying, Pattern Building Description: Of all the tile-laying artists who have decorated the walls of King Manuel’s palace in Azul, two artists...

The timeless Knizia auction-game is back in Allplay’s signature box and shine! Bid to acquire number and multiplier cards, trying to avoid the pitfalls of wealth (negative and divisor cards). Careful—the player with the least money can’t win! In High...

Plan, trade, and build your Burgundian estate to prosperity and prominence.  1-4 Players  |  70-120 Mins  |  Ages 12+ Castles of Burgundy is a legendary Board Game design created by Stefan Feld. In this 1-4 players tabletop experience, you will take...

Following our bestselling Kyoto Escape Room game, this is our second city themed escape room title. This time the action takes place in the back streets of Marrakesh, in a game that will challenge and delight your customers. The concept...

Ready the welcome wagon! The Sims Board Game is here! 2-5 Players | 15+ Min Play Time | Ages 12+ Features: Video Game Theme, Adventure, Character Building Descsription: For decades The Sims has brought imaginative storytelling to life. Now craft...

Insert compatible with 7 Wonders (Second Edition), including Armada, Cities and Leaders second edition expansions. The design provides both efficient storage and improved game play. Many of the trays can be utilised during the game, and they greatly aid set-up...

Do unto others...! Both dwarves have to choose: Will they build their tunnel together or will they try on their own? In either case, you will have to try to sabotage your opponent at the right time. Play a broken...

In the most distant reaches of the world, magic still exists, embodied by spirits of the land, of the sky, and of every natural thing. As the great powers of Europe stretch their colonial empires further and further, they will...

This deliciously creative game brings together flair, imagination, and just the right amount of luck. Whether you’re going with your gut or the flow, it’s truly A Matter of Taste! 2-8 Players  |  30+ Mins  |  Ages 7+ In A...

The Great Houses of the Imperium live and die by their lineage. Plots unfold over generations as Emperors build dynasties, and the Bene Gesserit weave prophecy into reality. As alliances rise and fall, leaders face a single question: How far...

Expansion for Carcassonne. Guide your flock through lush pastures, but beware—the wolf is always near. 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 for...

Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1 contains the two new zoo maps #9 (Geographical Zoo) and #10 (Rescue Station).Expand your collection of Zoo Maps in Ark Nova with the Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1!Conatining 2 double-sided Zoo Maps, each side...

Upgrade your game with these deluxe Flamecraft: Wooden Resources - 2nd Printing! Crafted by the dragons of Flamecraft, these custom-painted and silk-screened goods will enchant your town! CONTENTS: - A set of 210 wooden tokens each in clear resealable bags.-...

In Small World of Warcraft, players vie for conquest and control of a world that is simply too small to accommodate everybody. Small World of Warcraft is set on the fantasy world of Azeroth, where the races of the Alliance...

Expansion for CATAN. Delve deep into CATAN! 2-4 Players  |  60-120 Mins  |  Ages 10+ Features: Auction / Bidding, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Memory, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Trading, Voting Theme: Expansion for Base-game, Negotiation, Transportation Description: In CATAN: Traders...

Fans of classic games? This magnificent board game allows the most skilled to play the three quintessential board games: chess, checkers, and backgammon.  Little ones can enjoy long afternoons of entertainment. This type of game is ideal as it encourages...

The Struggle for Catan™ is a fast-paced game between the 2-4 factions developing newly settled Catan. Manage your resources to build settlements, cities, city improvements, knights, and roads that generate victory points or special abilities. While your settlements, cities, and...

Bid, network, and manage resources in a race to supply the most cities with power.  2-6 Players  |  120 Mins  |  Ages 12+ Features: Auction/Bidding, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass, Catch the Leader, Income, Market, Network and Route Building, Turn...

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...

Mahjong, wood attache case with handle. Racks included. Tile size: (HxWxD) 29x22x13mm. Tile colour: off white.

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...

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...

Backgammon, Green checkered Vinyl 18″

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...

Do you have the skill, strategy, and guts to outwit your opponent and capture their flag? Plan your campaign, deploy your troops in secret formations, and engage them in battle. Each move and attack provides more information as Red and...

Enjoy the CATAN experience wherever you go with CATAN – Zip! 3-4 Players | 60 Mins | Ages 10+ Easy to set up and play using pen, paper, and resource tiles, this compact edition of the game you know and...

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,...

Become the most influential clan in Japan's Himeji stronghold. 1-4 Players | 80+ Mins | Ages 12+ Features: Worker Placement, Dice Works, Economic In The White Castle, players control one of these clans and strive to score more points than...

Expansion for Santorini. Work together to solve a series of Santorini Riddles! 1-4 Players | 20+ Mins | Ages 8+ Features: Cooperative Game, Grid Coverage, Grid Movement, Three Dimensional Movement, Variable Player Powers Theme: Expansion for Base-game, Adventure, Ancient, City...

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...