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”.

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.
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.