Light Strategy Games to Keep Your Brain Hopping Without Cracking Too Many Eggs!
March 25, 2021

Looking to enjoy some quality downtime with friends and family this Easter? Why not try something different? Look no further! We’ve got a basket full of light strategy games, challenging enough to keep you engaged and entertained. BUT, unlike those heavier strategy games, these titles won’t last so long that you play through Easter supper, and won’t leave you so tired that you can’t answer all those probing questions from Aunt Mildred. Just kidding … we love Aunt Mildre

Citadels
Ages: 10+ / Players: 2-8 / Play Time: 45-60 minutes 

Why collect chocolate when you can collect gold? Because collecting gold is what you’ll be doing in Citadels, the game that combines bluffing with diplomacy. Erect buildings and grow your kingdom, while you take on a new character in each round--will you be a king, magician, thief, warlord, or a bishop? Choose characters wisely and beware of opponents, who will attempt to thwart your plans and steal all your candy. ​​

CATAN: The Dice Game

Ages: 7+ / Players: 1-4 / Play Time: 30-45 minutes 
If you haven’t heard of the game of CATAN, also known as Settlers of Catan, you’re in for a treat! The general idea is that you’ll compete to build settlements, cities and roads on an uninhabited island. CATAN: The Dice Game comes with a scoring map, and six colourful, embossed wooden dice, and has players rolling and risking their way to victory. This small, perfectly portable version makes a fun Easter surprise for the whole family!  ​  

Love Letter
Ages: 10+ / Players: 2-6 / Play Time: 15-30 minutes 

We LOVE Easter (see what we did there?), so why not hop into a game of Love Letter, where you attempt to woo Annette, the Princess of Tempest and capture her heart. But alas, she has locked herself away in the palace. To accomplish your goal and reach her before your rivals, you must take risks, play cards and rely on a cast of characters, who will carry your message to the princess. Love Letter is a strategic game of risk, deduction and luck … kind of like the race to collect Easter eggs! ​

Ticket to Ride, Express Editions
New-York and London - Ages: 8+ / Players: 2-4 / Play Time: 15-30 minutes 
Amsterdam - Ages: 8+ / Players: 2-4 / Play Time: <15 minutes 

Take your Easter egg hunt around the world and see hustling, bustling city streets in a whole new way. When you play 
Ticket to Ride New York, London, or Amsterdam! In these shorter versions of the ever-popular series, you must think on your feet and stay on your toes as you race to see sights and complete destination tickets. Blending luck and planning; 
​these editions are easy to learn and can be played for as much (or little) time as you want! If you’re looking for a little light strategy this Easter--board games for kids, families or adults--be sure to check them out! ​

Cubirds 

Ages: 10+ / Players: 2-6 / Play Time: 15-30 minutes ​

From its artwork and pastel-coloured cards to its theme, Cubirds is
the perfect little game for Easter! Easy to teach and learn, it features 
adorable, cube-shaped birds, which players attempt to collect 
by species. On your turn, lay all identical birds from your hand into one of the rows on the table. These birds gather with identical birds in the row, making any placed between them fly into your hand. With enough matching birds in hand, you can collect a flock,
​adding to your scoring area. ​

Botanik

Ages: 10+ / Players: 2 / Play Time: 30-45 minutes ​​
Nothing says Easter like horticulture and mechanics! Ok, maybe not, but you’ll definitely want to spend some of your Easter break playing 
​Botanik. In this game, players aim to develop the most effective network of mecha-botanics, the combination of plants and science. A tactical game, Botanik offers simple rules, fluid mechanics (one action per turn) and an ingenious exchange system, associated with tiles of different groups/colours.  
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