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”.

Rennaissance cover. Credit: Board Game Geek
Rating:4/5

Renaissance Review

Renaissance is a gem with solid mechanics and stunning artwork, offering engaging player interaction and good balance. Minor luck elements aside, it's a satisfying game worth your time.
New York: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

New York Review

New York captures the city's hustle with strategic movement, intense bargaining, and vibrant artwork. Strong player interaction but some luck can affect balance. A solid pick for strategy lovers!
Napoleon: Box Cover Front
Rating:3.8/5

Napoleon Review

Napoleon is a well-balanced game rich in strategy and historical theme. Setup's a bit tedious, but the deep interaction and quality components make it worthwhile. Just be prepared for an intense experience!
Ohio: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.3/5

Ohio Review

Ohio combines strategy and luck with easy-to-learn rules. The game’s player interaction and replay value are top-notch, but be aware of some unbalanced cards. Still, it's a fun experience for game nights!
*Star: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

*Star Review

*star offers a fun blend of strategy and chaos, with unpredictable twists and engaging player interactions. Despite occasional luck-based frustrations, it remains a solid choice for lively game nights.
Shazamm!: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Shazamm! Review

Shazamm! offers exciting wizard duels, intense bluffing, and strategic gameplay. While it has minor quirks, its fairness and high replay value make it a magical choice for game nights.
Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue
Rating:4/5

Pirates Review

Pirates' offers thrilling adventures, strategic gameplay, and impressive components. Some luck-based mechanics can be a bit unfair, but overall, it's a treasure worth hunting!
King: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

King Review

‘King’ offers engaging gameplay and solid replay value but struggles with balance. The components are top-notch. Ideal for those who relish strategic depth but can be a bit lengthy.
California: Box Cover Front
Rating:3.5/5

California Review

California combines strategy and luck, letting players shop and manage money. With house parties and unique gameplay, it's a fun challenge for all.