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”.

Icehouse: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Icehouse Review

Icehouse surprised me with its funky pyramids and wild strategy. Sure, the rules twisted my brain at first, but soon I was plotting like a board game criminal mastermind. If you love clever play, give this one a go!

Rating: 3.3/5

Review

Monopoly Man brings chaos to your table with wild cards, laughs, and a heap of luck. If you love unpredictable fun (and don’t mind the odd bent card), this game is your kind of madness.

WildLife: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

WildLife Review

Wildlife packs fun animal fights and clever moves, but luck sometimes steals the spotlight. The bits look great, just watch out for flimsy cards if you play like my clumsy friend Dave.

Sonora - Sonora, Pandasaurus Games, 2020 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Sonora Review

Sonora is a wild mix of flicking fun and clever planning. It’s more skill than luck, with bright art and lots of replay. Just watch out for flying discs—my cat still hasn’t forgiven me.

Airlines: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Airlines Review

Airlines is a fast-paced board game where you fight for routes, squeeze out profits, and sabotage your friends with style. The rules are clear, luck is low, and game night drama is sky-high. You'll come back for more.

Warmachine: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Warmachine Review

Warmachine is a blast if you love strategy and smashing robots. It’s tricky to learn, but worth the effort. Just be ready for sore fingers—and wallets—from all those minis. Perfect for gamers who think Chess needs more explosions.

Twigs: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Twigs Review

Twigs looks cute and plays fast, with fun tree-building and a bit of chaos. My friends and I argued over squirrels more than points. Great for laughs, not for serious planners.

RAF: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

RAF Review

Raf throws you into a sinking ship with your friends, then asks you to bluff, bribe, and maybe betray everyone to escape. Expect chaos, laughter, and a few grudges.

Entrapment: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Entrapment Review

Entrapment hooks you with sneaky traps, chunky tiles, and a race to outsmart your buddies. It’s clever, quick, and mostly fair—unless you’re as unlucky as me and still fall into your own trap. Oops.

Leyte Gulf Naval Chess Game: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Leyte Gulf Naval Chess Game Review

Chess Game 2 Player is a classic that tests your brain, patience, and maybe your friendships. Simple rules, zero luck, and endless replay, but be warned—the learning curve is steeper than my cat’s back when I say 'bath.'