Worker Placement

Players use tokens to select actions or spaces on a shared board, determining what actions are available to them. Examples include “Agricola,” “Lords of Waterdeep,” and “Viticulture.”

Boonlake - Boonlake, Capstone Games, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating:4/5

Boonlake Review

Boonlake deftly weaves intricate resource management with dynamic player interaction, crowned by robust endgame strategies that ensure a challenging yet satisfying experience for strategy enthusiasts.
Lancaster: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Lancaster Review

Lancaster hooked us with its mix of strategy and player debates. The quality pieces and intense gameplay where luck barely shows its face made each game feel fair. A few rounds in, and we were all planning our next game night!
Kingsburg: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Kingsburg Review

In Kingsburg, players deftly manage resources, strategically place dice, and rumble with rivals for royal favor. It’s a captivating blend of tact and touch, where foresight meets formidable fun.

The Manhattan Project: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

The Manhattan Project Review

Concluding this review, The Manhattan Project exemplifies a robust combination of resource management, social interaction, and strategic depth, offering replayability and a reinterpretation of history that is sure to engage board game enthusiasts.

Macao: Box Cover Front
Rating:4/5

Macao Review

Macao's a blast with its unique wind rose mechanic, making every game a fresh challenge. Love the artwork and the quality pieces. It's got just the right mix of strategy and fun. Definitely gets a thumbs up from me!
Fresco: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Fresco Review

Fresco blends vibrant Renaissance art with intricate strategy, offering a refreshing mix of market tactics and color mixing. A must-play for those who love a balance of luck and skill in their board game nights.
Nippon: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.5/5

Nippon Review

In this Nippon review we deeply explored strategy-rich mechanics, thoughtful resource management, and complex player interactions that keep gamers constantly engaged. Nippon elegantly balances depth with delightful social dynamics, securing its place on any game night roster.
Bruxelles 1893 cover
Rating:4/5

Bruxelles 1893 Review

In this Bruxelles 1893 review, we dove into the strategic depth and enriching theme, all amplified by the lively social engagement that makes it both cerebral and enthralling for architecture aficionados and strategy game enthusiasts alike.
At the Gates of Loyang: Box Cover Front
Rating:4.1/5

At the Gates of Loyang Review

At the Gates of Loyang artfully balances intricate resource management with engaging player interactions, offering unique solo and multiplayer experiences, solidifying it as a must-try for strategic minds and social gamers alike.