Players often balance expansion (growing their influence) against development (improving what they already have).
While some luck may exist (like dice rolls in Risk ), the primary factor in winning or losing should be the player's choices. Common Subgenres Games of Strategy
A is a genre defined by the player’s ability to outthink their opponent through planning, resource management, and situational awareness. Unlike action games that rely on "twitch" reflexes, strategy games emphasize long-term consequences and the internal decision-making process. Core Elements of Strategy Games of Strategy