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”.

Clash of Cultures: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Clash of Cultures Review

Clash of Cultures excels in immersing players in civilization-building, boasting intricate tech progression, dynamic player interaction, and thoughtful diplomacy. A highly engaging board game that marries mechanics with the social aspect masterfully.
Civilization cover
Rating:4.5/5

Civilization Review

Engage in 'Civilization' for a board game journey teeming with intricate strategy, dynamic social engagement, and progressive tech marvels. Ideal for deep thinkers and diplomacy enthusiasts seeking a reputable and contendbender.
London (Second Edition) - London, Osprey Games, 2017 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4/5

London (Second Edition) Review

'London (Second Edition)' captivates with robust deck-building, a compelling poverty and loan system, and a rich historical theme, offering deep strategy and engaging gameplay that challenge and enthral.

In The Year Of The Dragon cover
Rating:4.3/5

In the Year of the Dragon Review

In the Year of the Dragon warrants elaborate strategy with dynamic resource management, tactical turn orders, and intriguing crisis mitigation, delivering a riveting gaming experience that consistently challenges and engages players.
Smartphone Inc. - Box Front, 2020 KS Edition - Credit: dafair
Rating:4.4/5

Smartphone Inc. Review

Smartphone Inc. reveals sheer brilliance in strategic layering, with dynamic player interactions paving the way towards victory. Exceptionally rich in mechanisms, it stands as a paragon of modern economic board games.

King of Tokyo: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

King of Tokyo Review

King of Tokyo brings roaring fun with strategic dice-rolling, unique monster upgrades, and dynamic player interaction, ensuring every game session is an electrifying experience of monster-mayhem.
Ticket to Ride: Märklin: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Ticket to Ride: Märklin Review

Ticket to Ride: Märklin mesmerizes with its strategically-rich gameplay, novel mechanics, and robust social engagement, making each session a fresh and exciting challenge. Pioneering train adventures foster cheerful competition and shared memories.
Here I Stand: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Here I Stand Review

Here I Stand expertly balances diplomacy, card-driven mechanics, and historical accuracy, promising thrilling tabletop experiences with each varied playthrough. It's a robust, engaging game with great strategic depth.
Sidereal Confluence - Sidereal Confluence: Trading and Negotiation in the Elysian Quadrant, WizKids, 2020 — front cover, remastered edition (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

Sidereal Confluence Review

In 'Sidereal Confluence', complex trade systems, dynamic social interaction, and rich asymmetry collide, offering a challenging and engaging experience that calls for strategic negotiations in a web of alien economics.
Endeavor: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.8/5

Endeavor Review

Played 'Endeavor' with friends and loved it! The strategic depth, stunning components, and thrilling player interaction kept us hooked. A few balance issues, but overall, a fantastic game. Highly recommend for strategy lovers!