Analyzing the game state to anticipate threats and seize opportunities. Major Subgenres

Managing the movement of units and control of space, similar to the foundational rules of Chess .

Strategy games have evolved from ancient board games like Go (originating c. 2500 BCE) into several distinct digital and physical formats: (PDF) The Strategy Game: A Scientific View - ResearchGate

Balancing resource gathering, production, and spending to build power.

Shifting between high-level empire planning (macro) and individual unit control during combat (micro).