The best games set in the Age of Reason 2026

1775: Rebellion is an award-winning board game that immerses players in the tumultuous times of the American Revolution, part of the Birth of America series. It offers a blend of strategic planning, historical warfare, and alliance management, appealing to both history enthusiasts and strategy gamers alike.

Saint Petersburg is a strategic card game that transports players to the early days of the famous Russian city. The game revolves around building the most impressive version of Saint Petersburg by acquiring various cards representing craftsmen, buildings, and aristocrats.

Players control one of three Disney villains, including Lady Tremaine from Cinderella, the Horned King from The Black Cauldron, and Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. Each player has their own villain deck, fate deck, player board, and 3D figure.

Rococo: Deluxe Edition transports you to the glamorous Rococo era, where you're tasked with dressing the elite for Louis XV's grand balls. Your goal is to gain prestige and fame through your exceptional tailoring business. Players strategically employ staff to craft exquisite garments, manage resources, and contribute to the ball's decorations, aiming to dazzle at the season's final event.

Create a flower garden for the world-famous Sanssouci Palace in this tile-laying game. Compete against up to three other landscape architects, building rose gardens and vineyards while meeting specific building requirements. Players manage personal boards divided into rows and columns, drafting tiles to fulfill garden layouts and earn points based on completed rows and columns. The game lasts 18 rounds, with bonus points awarded at the end for completed objectives.

Saint Petersburg (Second Edition) revitalizes the classic game of economic strategy and development set in the historical backdrop of the city's construction under the reign of Czar Peter the Great. This edition not only enhances the gameplay with updated mechanics and components but also introduces a variety of new modules that expand the strategic possibilities and replayability of the game.

From the first shots in Jumonville Glen to the surrender at Appomattox, players command either rebels or patriots. Engage in battles throughout various American conflicts, from the French and Indian War to the Civil War, focusing on skirmishes and raids. Each officer in charge can develop unique traits through their heroic actions or failures, shaping the course of their campaign.