3 Strategy Games That Don’t Take All Night
Sometimes you want deep, crunchy strategy. Other times you want to actually go to bed before 2 a.m. Here are three strategy games that scratch the itch without stealing your entire evening.
The Games
Splendor
It’s about gems. It’s about buying cards. And it’s secretly about glaring at the person who took the exact gem you needed. A game can finish in under 30 minutes, but your grudge? Eternal.
Azul
Tiles. Patterns. Gorgeous colors. You’re building a pretty mosaic, but make no mistake — Azul is cutthroat. Block someone’s move and you’ll see their soul leave their body (in a good way).
7 Wonders Duel
Two players. Head-to-head. Fast-paced drafting with just enough strategy to make you feel brilliant when you pull off a sneaky win. Perfect date night material — unless you’re both sore losers.