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”.

Volcano: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Volcano Review

In Volcano, you compete to channel lava and control territories. The dynamic gameplay keeps you on your toes, with strategy key to winning. High-quality components make it a joy to play, though luck plays a notable role.
Arcadia: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Arcadia Review

Arcadia offers balanced gameplay, high-quality components, and great replay value. It's a blend of strategy and resource management, making it a hit for board game nights.
City: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.4/5

City Review

City thrives on engaging mechanics, solid player interaction, and top-notch components. While minor luck factors exist, the game's high replayability makes it worth adding to your collection.
Migration: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Migration Review

Migration offers balanced gameplay, strategic depth, attractive components, and high replayability. It’s fun to play repeatedly with friends, though box organization could improve.
Java: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Java Review

Java is a strategic tile-laying game with stunning visuals and deep gameplay. It offers great replayability but can lead to analysis paralysis. Highly recommended!
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.