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”.

Catherine the Great: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Catherine the Great Review

'Catherine the Great' marries strategy and history in a balanced board game. Expect stunning artwork and intense player interactions set in 18th-century Russia. Perfect for strategy lovers!

New Amsterdam: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

New Amsterdam Review

New Amsterdam impresses with its rich historical theme, strategic gameplay, and high-quality components. Though the card edges might wear over time, it's a minor issue in an otherwise stellar game. A must-try for strategy enthusiasts!
Empires - Empires, WizKids, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.3/5

Empires Review

Empires wows with strategic depth and gorgeous components. Some strategies overpower others, impacting balance. Great replayability and engaging interaction make it a solid pick for dedicated strategy lovers.
Visavis - Visavis image from the Gamerz website. - Credit: twixter
Rating:4/5

Nexus Review

Nexus blends strategy and unpredictability, with dynamic resources and modular boards. Its replay value is high, though some character power imbalances exist. Great fun with a few quirks.
NOVA - NOVA, QANGO Verlag, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4.5/5

NOVA Review

Nova blends modular tiles and strategic combat with balanced mechanics. It's fun and fair, making it a standout choice for game night.
Black Swan: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Black Swan Review

'Black Swan' swept us off our feet at game night! With its easy-to-grasp rules and a perfect mix of strategy and luck, it's now a favorite. The artwork? Gorgeous! Only wish luck played a smaller role sometimes.
Royals: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Royals Review

Royals: a perfect blend of strategy and luck, with quality components making every match a new adventure. Despite some luck elements, solid strategies can lead to victory, providing endless fun and challenge for friends and family alike.
Starship Troopers: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Starship Troopers Review

Starship Troopers mixes strategy with a dash of dice-roll destiny in a thrilling ride across the galaxy. Great design and replayability make it a gem, though the luck factor might bug some purists. Overall, a solid 4/5.
Caribbean: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Caribbean Review

'Caribbean' dazzles with its pirate theme and strategic depth. Though luck plays a role, smart planning leads to victory. A visual treat with high replay value, it's a must-try for fans of strategic and thematic games.
Greenland: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Greenland Review

Greenland surprises with its deep strategy and historical richness. Balancing Norse survival with smart gameplay, it’s a hit for those who love a challenge minus the luck-dependence. A few rounds in, and you're hooked!