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”.

Ventura: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Ventura Review

Ventura brought epic battles and hilarious betrayals to our table. The art pops, and skill wins the day, but learning the rules nearly made me eat the manual. Strategic folks, you’ll love it—just bring some patient friends.

Carson City cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Carson City Review

Carson City throws you into a gunslinging, land-grabbing Old West. With tense duels, clever worker placement and heaps of replayability, it’s a rootin’-tootin’ good time—just watch out for Lady Luck sneaking up on your cowboy hat!

Into the Blue: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Into the Blue Review

Into the Blue is a quick, luck-heavy dice game with colorful art and sturdy pieces. Great for casual hangouts, but don’t expect deep strategy – it’s best for laughs and lighthearted competition, not for serious board game nights.

Pandorum: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Pandorum Review

Pandorum is the kind of game that gets everyone fighting for space but laughing the whole time. Smart choices matter, and luck doesn’t rule the table. It’s sci-fi strategy that keeps you coming back for more.

Ramparts: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Ramparts Review

Ramparts surprised me with solid strategy and colorful pieces. I laughed, I lost, I plotted revenge. Rules need clarity, but the fun and fair challenge kept my group coming back for more. Bring snacks—this one’s a keeper!

Evergreen: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Evergreen Review

Evergreen took our table by storm with its lush looks and clever play. It rewards careful planning, not lucky dice rolls. If you love peaceful, strategic games where your trees do the talking, this one's a breath of fresh air!

Little Italy: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Little Italy Review

Little Italy serves up fast, silly mobster fun. The art pops and play is lively, but luck often decides who wins. Best for families craving chaos, not deep thinkers!

Street Kings: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Street Kings Review

Street Kings surprised me. The mix of deck-building and car racing kept us all laughing and groaning. If you like a bit of chaos and don’t hate a dash of luck, you’ll have fun here.

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!