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”.

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: 4.3/5

AuZtralia Review

Auztralia throws Cthulhu and friends onto a sheep farm, then hands you a train. It’s weird, wild, and a blast—if you like strategy, surprises, and maybe losing to a squid every now and then.

Mexica cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Mexica Review

Mexica is a clever, tactical game where you’ll scheme, block, and fight for land. The game rewards sharp planning over luck, making each session tense and fun. Perfect for fans of strategy and eye-catching boards.

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.

Space Empires 4X: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Space Empires 4X Review

Diving into Space Empires 4X unveils a crafted blend of economic management, player negotiation, and strategic tech progression. This overview reveals a game that triumphs in delivering intensive, complex gameplay balanced with social interaction and strategic depth.

Vikings: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Vikings Review

Vikings mixes smart tile-laying with just the right sprinkle of luck. Easy to learn, fun to compete, and you’ll want to yell "Skål!" even when your best-laid plans go sideways.