Scythe

You lead a faction in an alternate history period trying to build an empire. You control mechs and workers on a shared map while producing resources like oil and metal. You can fight other players but mostly you are trying to optimize your own economic engine. Every action you take determines what you can do on your next turn. It looks intimidating but the core turns are actually quite fast. The threat of combat is usually more important than actual fighting. A solid evening choice.