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

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?

MY BOARD GAME WEB APP:
https://www.theperfectboardgame.com

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BOOKS & MERCHANDISE

It’s All a Game by Tristan Donovan
https://amzn.to/415w7ks

“The Evolution of Board Games” T-Shirt:
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/E...

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OTHER VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES:

Part 1: What makes a GOOD game?
   • What makes a GOOD game?  

Part 2: 5 Games with a PERFECT Theme Score
   • 5 Games with a PERFECT Theme Score  

Part 3: 5 Games with a PERFECT Mechanics Score
   • 5 Games with a PERFECT Mechanics Score  

My 5 Favorite Board Game MECHANICS
   • My 5 FAVORITE Board Game MECHANICS  

Part 4: The. Most. Beautiful. Games. – 5 Games with AMAZING Components
   • The. Most. Beautiful. Games. – 5 Game...  
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GAMES YOU CAN PLAY ONLINE:
Antiquity:
http://play.boardgamecore.net/main.jsp


Nippon
https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?...

Food Chain Magnate:
http://play.boardgamecore.net/main.jsp

Ultimate Railroads:
https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?...

Carnegie:
https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?...


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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:
https://amzn.to/3HLdBH5

Scythe:
https://amzn.to/3LFCF3n

Revive:
Check back in June!
https://matagot-friends.com/france/en...

Cryo:
https://amzn.to/3NSegu6

Autobahn:
https://amzn.to/3NJ2ja8

Ultimate Railroads
Ultimate Railroads isn’t sold on Amazon, but you can order it here:
https://shop.asmodee.com/ultimate-rai...

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 https://amzn.to/3NSegu6
13:15 - #3 https://amzn.to/3NJ2ja8
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:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ma...

“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:
https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com...

Simulation of ancient Indian history, Neurology India
https://www.neurologyindia.com/viewim...

“Chutes and Ladders” Hasbro, via amazon
https://www.amazon.com/HASBRO-GAMING-...