"long game"

2010 · 2-6 Players · ~180-240 min · Competitive

Dominant Species is one of the most ruthless and rewarding heavy strategy games ever designed, combining accessible worker placement mechanics with cutthroat area control on an ever-expanding prehistoric Earth. The ice age is always closing in, species are always competing, and every action you take ripples across the board in ways that force constant adaptation. Games run three to four hours and can be brutal for players who fall behind early, but for groups who want a strategic experience with real teeth, few games in the hobby deliver this level of depth, interaction, and tension.

2020 · 2-4 Players · ~120-240 min · Competitive

Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition is one of the best civilization board games available, offering a sprawling tech tree, genuine exploration, and meaningful combat in a package that somehow stays more manageable than its competitors. The Monumental Edition's production values and included expansion elevate an already strong design. It demands a full evening and a group willing to commit, but for players who want that classic 4X feeling at the table, few games deliver it with this much polish and strategic depth.