Area Control

Players compete to dominate and control more areas or territories on the game board. It often involves conflict, strategy, and negotiation. Examples include “Risk” and “Smallworld”.

Big Shot - Big Shot, Playte, 2025 — front cover, Lboard edition (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 3.8/5

Big Shot Review

Big Shot is wild, loud, and sneaky—just how I like my game nights. But beware, luck loves to crash the party. Best with four players, it shines with deals and heartbreaks. Not for pure tacticians!

War Room: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

War Room Review

War Room turns my table into a global battlefield every game night. The strategy is deep, luck takes a back seat, and my friends now distrust me forever. Just don't expect to finish before midnight!

Alienation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Alienation Review

Alienation is a fast-paced, sneaky game where aliens bluff and bicker over planets. I laughed, I lost, I blamed my friends. Not perfect, but a blast for silly game nights.

The City: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Metropolis Review

Metropolis is a fast-paced city-building game where auctions rule and luck takes a back seat. The sharp art, tense bidding, and clever strategy make every session feel like a downtown showdown—with only a hint of cardboard chaos.

All Quiet on the Western Front: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

All Quiet on the Western Front Review

All Quiet on the Western Front packs tense decisions and clever strategy into a well-balanced war game. It’s got brains, heart, and just enough chaos to keep things spicy—without making you flip the table in frustration.

Tortuga: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Tortuga Review

Tortuga throws you right into pirate chaos, full of secret deals and sudden betrayals. It's hilarious fun with the right group, but luck sometimes calls the shots. Still, if backstabbing pirates makes you laugh, you'll have a blast!

Devil's Den: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Devil’s Den Review

If you love chaos, backstabbing, and a spooky theme, Devil’s Den is your game. Just don’t expect a fair fight—luck rules here, not skill. Perfect for wild game nights, less so for sore losers.

BEN HVR: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Ben Hur Review

Ben Hur throws you right into a wild chariot race—expect laughter, chaos, and the odd bit of yelling. It’s frantic fun, but luck might steer your fate more than skill. Great for parties, less so for strategists.

Confrontation: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Confrontation Review

Confrontation dazzles with great minis and wild battles, but the rulebook might make you cry. If you like chaos with style, it’s worth a shot—just bring patience, snacks, and maybe a thesaurus.