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”.

Mexica cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Mexica Review

Mexica had us plotting, backstabbing, and arguing over canals like true city designers. If you love clever moves and beating your mates by pure wit, Mexica’s your game. Just watch out for sneaky bridges… and even sneakier friends.

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: 3.8/5

Vikings Review

Vikings hits the spot for quick, clever strategy with a dash of luck. Tile drafting never felt so tense—or so hilarious after Erik steals your boat. Great for fans of smart choices, not so much for sore losers.

Discworld: Ankh-Morpork: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Discworld: Ankh-Morpork Review

In Discworld: Ankh-Morpork, players vie for control with clever card interplay amidst a vibrant thematic landscape, making each session an unpredictable affair of delightful strategy and cunning.

Wabash Cannonball - Wabash Cannonball, Rio Grande Games, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Wabash Cannonball Review

Wabash Cannonball is a nail-biter where savvy auction tactics, strategic route planning, and shrewd player negotiations are critical for railroad dominance. Ideal for those who love a meticulous blend of strategy and interaction in their gaming session.