I am 53 years old and am asking ...

[Capt. America]

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.

[RandySF]

1. First question.

Are you looking for a console or computer game?

[Capt. America]

8. I have a Mac.

[hibbing]

2. Lots to choose from

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]

3. Maybe check out steampowered.com.

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]

4. A couple of options:

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.

[Capt. America]

9. I have a Mac and I would like a turn based development/war simulator.

[JMCKUSICK]

5. Kick

[pecosbob]

6. Total War strategy games, historical and fantasy.

[Midnight Writer]

7. Balatro, Bloons TD, Kingdom Rush, Slay the Spire, Peggle (all on PC)

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

[Gore1FL]

10. 60, here, and I have some answers.

You might be interested in something from Paradox games; they make a lot of grand-strategy games. I played some earlier version of the Crusader Kings--it's interesting in that you play as long as your line does run out. As long as you have an heir, you keep playing. They have many, many more.

You might like Civilization, though the new one has been getting lesser reviews.

If tactical/strategic is acceptable, Phoenix Point, XCOM, XCOM 2 are fun. They have a strategic/economic aspect, but the main focus is turn-based squad v squad missions on different maps.

Grand Tactician: The Civil War 1861-1865 is a strategic game. You can play the tactical battles, or auto-resolve them. I played it years ago in early release and decided to wait until it had more polish; but I never did. I generally liked the game, then.

I do not know the availability of all of these on Mac, but I suspect you could find most of these.

I do recommend that before you buy, you watch a YouTube video of someone playing it to see if it is what you are looking for.