Gathering with friends for game day creates unforgettable experiences. Anticipating which games you'll play, finally trying out those long-awaited titles, or discovering someone's new acquisition adds to the excitement.
Certain games transcend regular play sessions and become full-scale events – sprawling experiences requiring entire days (or more) to complete. The titles featured here demand dedicated time, whether at a secluded woodland cabin or sprawling convention-hall tables. While planning these sessions takes effort, the resulting memories stay with players forever.
Featured Games
Axis & Allies: 1940 Europe Second Edition
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Axis & Allies: 1940 Pacific Second Edition
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Twilight Imperium: 4th Edition
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Twilight Imperium 4th Edition Prophecy of Kings Expansion
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Mega Empires: The East
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Mega Empires: The West
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War of The Ring 2nd Edition
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Diplomacy
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If you'd rather jump straight into gameplay, browse the catalog above. For detailed insights into each title, continue reading below.
Axis & Allies: 1940 Global
(Combines Europe + Pacific editions)
Axis & Allies: 1940 Europe
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Axis & Allies: 1940 Pacific
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MSRP: $112.99 per edition
Player Count: 2-6
Duration: 10-12 hours
Age Rating: 14+
The Axis & Allies franchise has dominated WWII strategy gaming for over four decades. The combined Global edition creates the series' largest battlefield yet, requiring significant table space.
Players command Allied or Axis forces through military production, troop movements, and tactical engagements. Even experienced strategists should reserve a full weekend when accounting for breaks.
New unit types, factory mechanics, and strategic elements make these versions the series' most complex. Beginners might prefer simpler entries, but dedicated players can enhance their experience with Renegade's expanded neoprene map.
The official Gen Con tournament enforces a nine-hour maximum - sometimes insufficient even for master strategists!
Twilight Imperium 4th Edition with Expansion
Twilight Imperium 4th Edition
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Prophecy of Kings Expansion
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MSRP: $164.99 (base)/$109.99 (expansion)
Player Count: 3-6 (base)/3-8 (expansion)
Duration: 8-12 hours
Age Rating: 14+
Twilight Imperium remains legendary for its epic scale. This spacefaring 4X masterpiece emphasizes diplomacy and deal-making alongside military expansion.
Though notorious for gathering dust on shelves due to its imposing playtime, successful sessions create unparalleled gaming memories. Morning starts typically yield late-night finishes.
Mega Empires
(Eastern + Western Editions)
Mega Empires: The East
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Mega Empires: The West
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MSRP: $129.90 per edition
Player Count: 5-18
Duration: 6-15 hours
Age Rating: Not specified
This civilization-building behemoth accommodates unprecedented player counts. Players guide ancient societies through expansion, city-building, and resource trading.
The game's deceptive trading mechanic - requiring truth about only two of three traded cards - creates thrilling tension. Weekend-long sessions are recommended, though built-in departure rules accommodate real-world schedules.
War of The Ring: 2nd Edition
War of The Ring 2nd Edition
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MSRP: $119.90
Player Count: 2-4
Duration: 3-6 hours
Age Rating: 13+
This Tolkien-inspired masterpiece lets players rewrite Middle-earth's fate. Will Boromir survive? Can Sauron claim ultimate victory? Strategic depth meets narrative richness.
Experienced players complete campaigns in hours, while newcomers face extended sessions. The tense interplay between military strategy and the Fellowship's journey makes this essential for LotR fans.
Diplomacy
Diplomacy
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MSRP: $36.99
Player Count: 2-7
Duration: ~6 hours
Age Rating: 12+
This pre-WWI negotiation classic emphasizes cunning over combat. Players representing European powers engage in fifteen-minute negotiation rounds before submitting written orders.
Dubbed "the friendship test," Diplomacy's ruthless deal-making creates legendary moments. Thematic enhancements like period costumes and cuisine elevate the experience.
