Because of the variety, it's hard to pick the best strategy game, but I do really like Windward right now. It's been around for only a little while, but it's a firm favorite at our gaming table ...

This is where strategy games shine ... Distilled takes up a lot of table space, but the multiple boards mean you can arrange it in whatever configuration works best for your play area.

Games like Armello and For The King 2 offer tabletop-inspired experiences in a digital format. Strategy video games ... here are the best RTS games to try for genre newcomers.