Get Lost in a Good Game

Published Wednesday, February 26, 2020
"Prepare your strategies, for now we play."

The Queen Demands It!

Here at Happy Up we spend a lot of time play-testing games. And we tend to get focused on games that are good for the whole family. But every now and then we want a bit more… more depth, more details, a more immersive gaming experience.

Gathered here: A collection of games that are about strategy, planning, and quick thinking. Some of them do have a luck element, but mostly they rely on the players being smart and clever… and maybe a wee bit ruthless from time to time.

So round up some of your favorite people and get playing!


Deep Strategy & High Concept Games

Challenging Games That Make You Work for Victory!

Shown here:

  • Tiny Towns
    2 - 6 players, 14yrs & up
  • Dominion 2nd ed.
    2 - 4 players, 13 yrs & up
  • Terraforming Mars
    1 - 5 players, 12 yrs & up
  • Mystic Market
    2 - 4 players, 10yrs & up
  • Quacks of Quedlinburg
    2 - 4 players, 10 yrs & up

Strategy Games from Blue Orange

Quick Playing Strategy Games for the Whole Family!

Shown here:

  • QueenDomino
    2 - 4 players, 8 yrs & up
  • Blue Lagoon
    2 - 4 players, 8 yrs & up
  • Scarabya
    1 - 4 players, 8 yrs & up
  • Vikings on Board
    2 - 4 players, 8 yrs & up

Carcassonne Family of Games

Classic Territory Building Games

Shown here:

  • Carcassonne (the original)
    2 - 5 players, 7 yrs & up
  • My First Carcassonne
    2 - 4 players, 4 yrs & up
  • Carcassonne Safari
    2 - 5 players, 7 yrs & up