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: 4/5

New York Review

New York brings the city’s chaos to your table—complete with bold colors, fast turns, and a sprinkle of mayhem. It’s fun for a casual night, unless your friends are sore losers like mine.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Napoleon Review

Fancy marching across Europe as Napoleon? This game nails strategy and tension, though the rules will make you wish for a time machine. Great for history buffs—less so if you hate reading the rulebook twice.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3/5

Ohio Review

Ohio brings quick, sneaky fun to the table. Expect plenty of laughs, some groans at your own bad luck, and non-stop table talk. Simple rules mean anyone can play, but strategists might want to look elsewhere.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

*Star Review

*star nails it with quick turns, clever choices, and just enough chaos to keep everyone on their toes. The art’s a treat, and we had a blast—just brace for the odd lucky break that might tip things!

Shazamm!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Shazamm! Review

Shazamm! makes you feel like a real wizard, minus the hat hair. Bluff, bid, and hope your spells don’t misfire—just watch your mana, or you might end up swimming!

Pirates!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Pirates! Review

If you like yelling "arrr!" and betraying your friends for shiny loot, pirates! is a chaotic riot. But beware—luck rules the sea, so your cunning plan may sink faster than your last dinghy.