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”.

New York: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

New York Review

New York throws you into the bustling city, where grabbing spaces and outsmarting friends matters as much as luck. Fast, funny, but a tad random—perfect for relaxed game nights, less so for strategy champs. Prepare for chaos and laughs.

Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon makes you feel like a real general until the dice betray you. Great for history buffs, just keep your lucky socks handy. Best with three friends who aren’t sore losers—trust me, I tested this the hard way.

Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Ohio Review

Ohio turns friendship into a battlefield of sly moves and loud laughter. It's fast, easy, and full of sneaky surprises, but luck can still throw you off. Still, it's a wild ride for most groups.

*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

*Star Review

If you love wild moves, lucky breaks, and a bit of shouting, *star will keep your table buzzing. Just don’t come looking for deep strategy or you’ll be left scratching your head—and maybe flipping the board.

Shazamm!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Shazamm! Review

Shazamm! throws you into a wild wizard duel where mind games matter more than your spellbook. It’s tense, flashy, and easy to pick up, though those rules will have you scratching your head at first!

Pirates!: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.3/5

Pirates! Review

Ready yer eye patch! Pirates! throws you into a whirlpool of cannon fire and card flips. Swashbuckling fun, but beware: Lady Luck’s in charge. Arr, bring rum and patience!

Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating: 3.8/5

Pirates Review

If you want to shout "Arrr!" and steal gold from your mates, Pirates nails the vibe. But if rolling dice leaves you sweating, beware: this game loves chaos and crazy luck. Arrr you brave enough?

King: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

King Review

King delivers laughs and wild moments with every round. Expect bold cards, clear rules, and plenty of surprises—just don’t expect a pure skill showdown. A solid choice for groups who love chaos and banter.

California: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

California Review

California is bright, breezy, and stuffed with wacky tile-placing fun. It’s perfect for folks who like casual games, but if you hate luck, maybe stick to something a little less sun-soaked. My flamingo lost a shoe.

China: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

China Review

China brings tense strategy and clever blocking to the table. With simple rules and deep gameplay, it’s perfect for area control fans—just don’t expect much luck to save you from your friends’ sneaky moves!