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: 3.8/5

King Review

King makes you laugh, yell, and question your friendships—all in under an hour. Luck can crush your dreams, but plotting and alliances keep the game tense. Perfect for loud groups, but maybe skip if you hate chaos.

California: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

California Review

California bursts with color and sunshine, blending easy rules and friendly competition. It's perfect if you want laughs, light strategy, and beach vibes—just expect a bit of luck with your tan lines. Deep thinkers, maybe skip the sunscreen.

China: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

China Review

China keeps my friends on their toes every game night. Tight strategy, easy rules, and a map that makes you sweat—just watch out for sneaky moves! Great for brains, not for folks who want pure luck.