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”.

GYM: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

GYM Review

'gym' is a blast, mixing smart strategies with a gym-themed battle for fitness supremacy. Whether you're lifting weights or doing cardio in-game, it's all about having fun and outsmarting your friends. A sure hit for game nights!

Australia: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Australia Review

Played 'Australia' with my pals and it was a blast! The mix of strategy with a splash of horror caught us off guard in a good way. Though luck can sway the game, it's mostly your cunning that leads to victory.

America: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.9/5

America Review

America is a fun trivia game with a twist of betting. It's perfect for trivia buffs, though question difficulty can be uneven. High replayability keeps it fresh!

Rennaissance cover. Credit: Board Game Geek
Rating: 4/5

Renaissance Review

Renaissance is a gem with solid mechanics and stunning artwork, offering engaging player interaction and good balance. Minor luck elements aside, it's a satisfying game worth your time.

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

New York Review

New York packs wild city-building, laughs, and the kind of chaos where your aunt flips the table. Fast turns, flashy art, but sometimes luck rules over skill. Still, it’s a blast for noisy groups—just don’t take it too serious.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon is a blast for schemers. Strategy rules, but a sneaky dice roll can ruin even genius plans. If you love plotting with friends and shouting 'Vive la France!', this game’s good fun—just don’t expect perfect fairness.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Ohio Review

ohio brings chaos and laughs to game night. The artwork pops, and the rules are simple, but luck drives the game. Great for a lighthearted crowd; not one for heavy strategic thinkers. Bring snacks, not your chess brain.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

*Star Review

*star kept us on our toes with every turn! The art pops, the tactics are snappy, but let one pal get ahead—suddenly it's catch-up city. Still, we laughed a lot and would play again.

Shazamm!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Shazamm! Review

Shazamm! throws two wizards into a magical tug of war with spells and sneaky bluffs. It’s fast, funny, and flashy, but watch out for the wild swings of luck. Still, I kept wanting to play just one more round.

Pirates!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.5/5

Pirates! Review

Pirates! is a riot of ship-stealing, treasure-grabbing chaos where strategy battles luck—usually luck wins. If you like unpredictable laughs and backstabbing friends, set sail. If you want fairness… maybe walk the plank instead.