Top 10 Abstract Strategy Games - with Oliver East

[@bobsiddoway]

Great list!!!! Love most of them! Onitama is chess’ most intense points concentrated!

[@stevebrown5253]

Totally agree on Onitama! Tsuro I like too, but I struggle with Santorini, I don’t think I look forward as well as I need to for that game 😎

[@SimmonTak]

No Tak!? For shame!

[@kishorepurohit8010]

Mandala, Tsuro Azul (base version) and Onitama - i have all in my collection - My fav is Mandala. Super quick and great tactical game. Onitama is great game taking chess to a next level, Tsuro is great abstract gateway game. U can also evaluate and consider Hexpert also… its a great game

[@azfactor7875]

It's still a rather recent game, but I've been enjoying Codex Naturalis lately. A simple rule set, lovely cards, luck with strategy, and plays quickly enough not to drag on. And it all comes in a small metal tin.

[@MrJmarzetti]

Great list of abstract strategy games. I think Kamisado gets overlooked a bit. Targi and Seikatsu could make my list too. Thanks for the video!

[@headovmetal]

Great list! I still need to check out a few of these.

[@derickkopff1314]

I enjoy Yinsh, for two players.

[@bobsiddoway]

Yinsh is next level! Almost chess strategy.

[@ekconley6429]

Thanks for the video! Blokus would have a prominent place on my list (though only for exactly 2 or 4 players... I'd like to get Blokus Trigon for 3p play). Tsuro vs Tsuro of the Seas (I've not played Phoenix, have you?), if base I prefer Tsuro, but with the Veterans of the Sea I prefer Tsuro of the Seas! Otherwise, also like Tiny Towns, Reef, Qwirkle, Sagrada and Azul Summer Pavilion (I also prefer it over original, though both have a place in our collection... have not tried Stain Glass of Sintra). I feel more drawn to Mandala Stones than Mandala, but haven't played either (have you tried Mandala Stones?).

[@whataboutki]

One abstract that doesn't seem to get enough love in my opinion is Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends. I guess the gerneric theme of Duel Wizards could be a put off, but this one is so different than the usual. Worth a look! Plus its available on Board Game Aena so easy to check out.

[@larryhuffman2673]

Great list. Your top three might be mine as well. The one missing that I would put high on my list is Hanamikoji.

[@DontBeBoard]

I never quite think of it as abstract strategy but a great game!

[@alecj3454]

Really enjoyed this! A fun and interesting list. Oliver's easy going demeanor is really quite engaging. Maybe its the accent but, i feel like i could listen to him explain games for hours. He has one of the most pleasant teaching voices ive ever heard. Thank You Oliver!

[@DontBeBoard]

haha thank you!

[@hanseathl]

Great list Oliver as aspected. For me Yinsh and War Chest might on on Top of my list. Also Duke, Mandala, Calico and Targi would come close.... and yes I like Azul quite a bit as well (Summer Pavilion is my favorite).

[@DontBeBoard]

Thanks! I really need to try War Chest it's been recommended many many times.

[@justinjbenjamin]

Tsuro is beautiful, bought the iOS app, then the board game lol.

[@miximum1]

You have to try Motif board game

[@DontBeBoard]

It was great to be a part of the Summer Spectacular!

[@nathannemeth4094]

I think Tsuro is non-negotiably abstract.

[@Grapegrape42]

where are the GIPF games??