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Capt. America

(2,572 posts)
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 12:16 AM Sunday

I am 53 years old and am asking ...

for a recommendation of a good strategy game where I can take my time making decisions on how to win the game. I can't do "shoot em" games as I can't react that quick and I don't like a first person shooter vantage point. Maybe a production war game where I don't have to use dexterity to win. Thank you.

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I am 53 years old and am asking ... (Original Post) Capt. America Sunday OP
First question. RandySF Sunday #1
Lots to choose from hibbing Sunday #2
Maybe check out steampowered.com. HeartsCanHope Sunday #3
A couple of options: LT Barclay Sunday #4
Kick JMCKUSICK Sunday #5
Total War strategy games, historical and fantasy. pecosbob Sunday #6
Balatro, Bloons TD, Kingdom Rush, Slay the Spire, Peggle (all on PC) Midnight Writer Sunday #7

hibbing

(10,605 posts)
2. Lots to choose from
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 12:29 AM
Sunday

All depends on what you want to spend time doing because there are a lot of different genres these days. I like games with puzzles to solve to get to the next stage.

HeartsCanHope

(1,704 posts)
3. Maybe check out steampowered.com.
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 12:45 AM
Sunday

They have "tags" that allow you to choose games based on your interests. I'm sorry I don't have any

recommendations for you, I'm a puzzle gamer. Hope that helps!

LT Barclay

(3,184 posts)
4. A couple of options:
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 02:47 AM
Sunday

First, there are games based on escape rooms at the bookstores now. They are one use games, but can present quite a challenge.

I have a Star Trek game that is supposed to be a "cooperative" game, which means everyone wins or loses together. It is called Star Trek Expeditions. It can be played by 1-4 players. The instructions are about 30 pages long. I've read them twice, but now I need to set up a game and play by myself before I involve others.

For something more traditional, there are electronic chess games.

There is one that I like, but it may be hard to find. It is called Code Name Sector. The electronics are about equal to a 70's era TI-35 with a red LED read out. But ther concept of the game is there is a submarine. You are only given the range. From there you have to plot your ships track to get the location of the sub, then maneuver over it (the submarine is moving also), and drop depth charges. If you are not on the right space, the sub can fire back. The sub can be at one of 3 depths. Find the right coordinates, and the right depth and the big reward is a read-out that says "SUB". It can be played with 1-4 players, but playing solo gives the sub more movement between turns and you can limit your own maneuverability based on a chart within the games instructions. My dad was in the Naval Academy for a short time (DOR) and then for a time in the naval reserves. He sad it was equal to a simulator that cost hundreds of thousands when he was in.

There are also role playing games, I've heard the Settler's of Cataan is very good.

Midnight Writer

(25,551 posts)
7. Balatro, Bloons TD, Kingdom Rush, Slay the Spire, Peggle (all on PC)
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 09:37 AM
Sunday

These games are easy to learn, but have some depth to them as well. Just kick back and play with your mouse.

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