The order here doesn’t mean much, and I’m sure I’ll have forgotten plenty of games.
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Res Arcana - I just love this design, an engine builder where you know exactly what you’re going to get from the start, but not when you’re going to get it (or if someone else will be able to thwart your initial plan). Plays quick too.
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Dune Imperium - Remarkably effective blend of different gameplay styles, and the theme helps.
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Wingspan - I’ve only ever played this digitally, but it’s a great adaptation and brings out the theme really well
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Vindication - Surprisingly thematic euro, with incredibly high/smart production values
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Undaunted: Normandy - Takes the Memoir '44 template and does it better. You could say it obsoletes it.
Hon. Ment. goes to Imperial Struggle, which I think is fantastic, but haven’t played enough to really judge.