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”.

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!
Cloudspire: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.4/5

Cloudspire Review

Cloudspire, a masterclass in strategic depth: unit management shines, tower defense engages, and player interactions enthrall. A game that demands attention and rewards strategy.

Downforce: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Downforce Review

In this Downforce review, a cutthroat blend of rapid race pacing and savvy card management brings board game nights to life, demanding your full strategic attention from the high-stakes auction to the exhilarating photo-finish.
Maria: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Maria Review

Tried 'Maria' with pals. What a ride! It's like chess but with history lessons and waaay more fun. Sure, the setup's a bit of a brain workout, but man, those game nights got epic. Solid 4.5 stars!
Evolution: Climate: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Evolution: Climate Review

In this Evolution: Climate review, treacherous climate events, rich strategic depth, and dynamic player interactions forge a compelling, competitive experience. It's a test of adaptability, ensuring no two games are ever the same.