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”.

NOVA - NOVA, QANGO Verlag, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.5/5

NOVA Review

Nova blends modular tiles and strategic combat with balanced mechanics. It's fun and fair, making it a standout choice for game night.

Black Swan: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Black Swan Review

'Black Swan' swept us off our feet at game night! With its easy-to-grasp rules and a perfect mix of strategy and luck, it's now a favorite. The artwork? Gorgeous! Only wish luck played a smaller role sometimes.

Royals: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Royals Review

Royals: a perfect blend of strategy and luck, with quality components making every match a new adventure. Despite some luck elements, solid strategies can lead to victory, providing endless fun and challenge for friends and family alike.

Starship Troopers: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Starship Troopers Review

Starship Troopers mixes strategy with a dash of dice-roll destiny in a thrilling ride across the galaxy. Great design and replayability make it a gem, though the luck factor might bug some purists. Overall, a solid 4/5.

Caribbean: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Caribbean Review

'Caribbean' dazzles with its pirate theme and strategic depth. Though luck plays a role, smart planning leads to victory. A visual treat with high replay value, it's a must-try for fans of strategic and thematic games.

Greenland: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Greenland Review

Greenland surprises with its deep strategy and historical richness. Balancing Norse survival with smart gameplay, it’s a hit for those who love a challenge minus the luck-dependence. A few rounds in, and you're hooked!

Bears!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Bears! Review

Bears! brings quick action, lots of laughs, and colorful dice-chucking mayhem to the table. It's easy to learn and play, but luck runs the show—so expect wild swings and big, silly fun rather than brain-burning strategy.

Mississippi: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Mississippi Review

Mississippi dazzles with simple rules and high replay value. Its quality pieces enhance the experience. Though luck plays a role, it's a solid game for any collection, earning a well-deserved 4 stars.

RED: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

RED Review

Red is a quick-hit card game that brings chaos and laughter to the table. Great for groups, easy to learn, and full of surprises—just don’t expect to outsmart pure luck every game!

Civil War: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Civil War Review

'Civil War' shines with its rich historical detail and strategic depth, inviting players back for more. While luck has its moment, strategy truly reigns, making every game a new battle to win or learn from.