Great Games That Teach Strategy

Plenty of games let players take on the role of a general leading troops into battle. Others let gamers develop tactics to advance a civilization's growth across a plain or even across the expanse of space. There are even board and card games that can be used to strengthen a player's skills to think multiple steps ahead. Below, we've gathered a list of games that help teach tactics and strategy to players, getting them to see that planning ahead will help them reach their goal faster and easier. If you're interested in games with more fast-paced action, check out our Best Action Games for Kids list. If story and adventure are more to your liking, check out our Adventure Games for Kids list.