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”.

AuZtralia - AuZtralia, SchilMil Games/Stronghold Games, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:3.8/5

AuZtralia Review

Auztralia combines strategy and unpredictability in an alternate-history outback. Plan, explore, and battle Cthulhu’s minions. Balance time wisely. Fun ensues, but keep luck's surprises in mind. Not perfect, but a wild ride!
Mexica cover
Rating:4.5/5

Mexica Review

Mexica is a vibrant strategy game where players become cunning architects, creating canals and districts. It's thrilling, yet balanced. A must-try for anyone who enjoys immersive competition. Just watch out for those sneaky friends who eye your territories!
Woodcraft: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Woodcraft Review

Woodcraft brilliantly melds intricate mechanics, lively social interactions, and fresh innovative designs into a board game that ensures both challenging and amusing experiences for its players.
Colosseum: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Colosseum Review

In this Colosseum review, we delve into its strategic depth, engaging social interaction, and captivating artwork, offering an overall glimpse of a game that splendidly blends historical flavor with dynamic gameplay.
Las Vegas: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Las Vegas Review

'Las Vegas' dazzles with its mix of luck and strategy. Perfect for game nights, it balances competitive fun with a touch of randomness. Despite my usual gripes with luck, this game keeps everyone on their toes and laughing.
StarCraft: The Board Game: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

StarCraft: The Board Game Review

StarCraft: The Board Game dazzles with strategic depth and dynamic player interaction, making it a highlight for fans of strategy and sci-fi. Each faction brings its own flair, offering varied and immersive gameplay experiences.
Taj Mahal - Taj Mahal, Z-Man Games, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

Taj Mahal Review

Taj Mahal masterfully combines auction and bidding mechanics with dynamic social interactions, elevated by its evocative artwork and thematic depth, making it a must-play for those seeking a richly strategic and socially engaging board game experience.
Space Empires 4X: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Space Empires 4X Review

Diving into Space Empires 4X unveils a crafted blend of economic management, player negotiation, and strategic tech progression. This overview reveals a game that triumphs in delivering intensive, complex gameplay balanced with social interaction and strategic depth.
Vikings: Box Cover Front
Rating:3.5/5

Vikings Review

Vikings provides engaging auction mechanics and a whimsical wheel of fate, creating both thrilling and frustrating moments. The art captivates, though watch out for luck's strong influence. Perfect for laughter but not for serious strategists.
Discworld: Ankh-Morpork: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Discworld: Ankh-Morpork Review

In Discworld: Ankh-Morpork, players vie for control with clever card interplay amidst a vibrant thematic landscape, making each session an unpredictable affair of delightful strategy and cunning.