One of our all-time favorite board game publishers is Stonemaier games. They have made some of the most celebrated and popular modern board games in Wingspan, Viticulture, and Scythe. Stonemaier Games has continually proven itself to be one of the best publishers at publishing games with high-quality components and engaging gameplay. At the start of 2025 Stonemaier has released 19 games and we’re tier ranking every one.

When we first played Scythe, its stunning visuals and tense gameplay hooked us instantly. It became the game that made us realize: “Hey, we do enjoy complex board games!” Naturally, when Expeditions was announced, we couldn’t wait to dive back into this alternate 1920s universe, now with mechs exploring Siberia. But does this follow-up soar to the heights of its predecessor—or fall short of its potential?

Spoiler alert: It depends on who you ask.

We’re sharing our picks for the best board games like Yahtzee!