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”.

Взлет разрешен!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.8/5

Взлет разрешен! Review

Exploring Взлет разрешен!, the review uncovers the beauty of its game mechanics, the joy of social interaction it brings, and the immersive themes that enrich the gameplay experience, concluding it's a must-try for board game enthusiasts.

Tribune - Tribune, Spielworxx, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4.3/5

Tribune Review

Tribune stands out in strategic depth and player dynamics, making every session a unique blend of thoughtful gameplay and lively interaction. This review unfurls its layers, recommending it highly for its rich strategic and social engagement.

Anno 1452: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Anno 1452 Review

Anno 1452 expertly blends complex resource management and dynamic player interaction within a deeply thematic historical setting, offering an immersive, strategic experience that elevates social engagement among players.

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 like a chess match with a map. It's all about strategy and planning. While luck plays a minor role, fairness reigns supreme. Just don’t let your cat knock over the pieces!

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.