Looking for a turn-based platform independent online game that can be played asynchronously with hours or days between players turns. [more inside]
posted by MeatyBean on Aug 17, 2009 - 16 answers

Board game filter: What's a good strategic board game for 3-4 players with moderate attention spans? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Feb 19, 2008 - 39 answers

I'm looking for a good NON text based Gangster/Mafia themed Strategy game, similar to (but hopefully better than) Gangsters or Gangsters 2. Single player preferred but Online game acceptable. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Jul 28, 2007 - 1 answer

I'm looking for a battle strategy game in the tradition of the Myth series (or the old-school game "Siege"). Interested in troop movement and in-battle tactics, NOT maintaining economy/resources, spawning units, buildings, etc. (Warcraft didn't interest me when I tried it many years ago). [more inside]
posted by Alabaster on Apr 18, 2007 - 15 answers

What are the most addictive, not-too-hard-to-master, good-for-casual-gamers multiplayer computer games out there? Cool graphics appreciated. Strategy games preferred, but not required...
posted by shivohum on Oct 19, 2006 - 30 answers

I just finished reading "The Queen's Gambit" by Walter Tevis (great novel!). It made me want to learn chess. I already understand how all the pieces move, but I'm lost when it come to chess strategy. What's a good beginner's guide that will help me learn to think like a chess player?
posted by grumblebee on Apr 22, 2004 - 16 answers