The best games where you can gain dominion over a territory 🗺 2024
Looking for a really good game where you can gain dominance over a territory 🗺? Then we have just the thing for you: the list of the best territory superiority games 2024.
What are Area Superiority games?
Several players can occupy a space and gain advantages based on their proportional presence in the space.
By the way, "Area Superiority" is also called "Area Majority" or "Area Influence".
Examples of games where you can gain dominance over an area:
In El Grande, for example, players earn their victory points with a region by providing the most caballeros in that region. A similar principle applies to the meadows in Carcassonne.
List of the best area-superiority games 2024 🗺
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a lively, dice-based game that combines luck, strategy, and the joy of thwarting your opponents. Developed by Stefan Brück at alea, it's designed to be an easy and interactive game, full of schadenfreude moments.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2012
More details for Las Vegas- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Las Vegas
Carcassonne Big Box 6
More details for Carcassonne Big Box 6Carcassonne Big Box 6 is a comprehensive edition of the beloved tile-laying game Carcassonne, combining the base game with its two major expansions and several mini-expansions into one grand package. Players build the landscape of a medieval fortress city one tile at a time, placing their followers on roads, cities, cloisters, and fields to gather points. This edition not only includes the core game that has captivated millions worldwide but also enriches the experience with expansions that introduce new tiles, mechanics, and strategies.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 35 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Carcassonne Big Box 6
Hanamikoji
Hanamikoji is a strategic card game set in the historical context of Geisha culture in Japan. The game immerses players in the role of patrons who are competing to gain the favor of seven renowned Geishas by collecting items related to their art and performances.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Hanamikoji- 2 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Dorfromantik: The Board Game
Dorfromantik: The Board Game transitions the charming and strategic essence of the beloved video game into a tactile family board game experience. Designed by Michael Palm and Lukas Zach, this game invites up to six players to collaboratively construct a picturesque landscape using hexagonal tiles. Players aim to satisfy community demands while strategically extending rivers and tracks, and optimizing points through clever area enclosure with flags.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2023
More details for Dorfromantik: The Board Game- 1 - 6 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*Carcassonne: 20th Anniversary Edition
More details for Carcassonne: 20th Anniversary EditionCarcassonne: 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates two decades since the beloved tile-placement game Carcassonne won the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award. This special edition not only commemorates the game's lasting appeal but also enhances the classic experience with new and exclusive content. Players continue to draw and place tiles depicting the picturesque landscapes of southern France, aiming to strategically deploy their meeples—be it as knights, robbers, monks, or farmers—to score points by completing cities, roads, cloisters, and fields.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 35 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*Air, Land & Sea
Air, Land, & Sea is a strategic two-player game where you take on the role of a Supreme Commander, deploying military forces across three theaters of war: Air, Land, and Sea. The game is a delicate balance of power and cunning, requiring players to outmaneuver their opponent to control the majority of the theaters or compel them to withdraw.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Air, Land & Sea- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Las Vegas Royale
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Las Vegas Royale- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a renowned tile-placement game set in the picturesque landscape of Southern France. This game is beloved for its simplicity, depth, and the beautiful mosaic players create on the table.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 5.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2001
More details for Carcassonne- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Carcassonne
Mandala
Mandala is an intriguing two-player game that combines strategy and contemplation. Players compete to collect valuable cards by building mandalas, but the true value of these cards only becomes clear as the game progresses. It's a delicate balance of strategy and adaptation, set against the backdrop of a symbolic ritual.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Mandala- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Mandala
War Chest
War Chest is a distinctive bag-building war game that requires players to skillfully manage their army both on and off the battlefield.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for War Chest- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for War Chest
Caper: Europe
Caper: Europe thrusts players into the heart of a high-stakes game of thievery and strategy, set against the backdrop of Europe's most iconic locations. As rival criminal masterminds, players draft a crew of skilled thieves, dispatch them across the continent, and equip them with various gear to pull off daring heists. The challenge lies in outsmarting your opponent by efficiently managing your resources, controlling key locations, and securing valuable stolen goods. With only six rounds to enact your master plan, the pressure is on to be the most cunning and successful mastermind.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Caper: Europe- 2 Players
- 25 - 35 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Ethnos
Ethnos is a fantasy-themed board game where players harness the powers of various mythical tribes to gain control of the land. The game is a blend of strategy and area control mechanics, set in a vibrant mythical world.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Ethnos- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Ethnos
Hansa Teutonica: Big Box
More details for Hansa Teutonica: Big BoxHansa Teutonica: Big Box is an expansive edition of the acclaimed strategy game "Hansa Teutonica," renowned for its deep strategic gameplay and interactive mechanics. This edition not only includes the base game but also all its expansions, offering an enriched experience of the historical Hanseatic League trading theme.
- 3 - 5 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Startups
More details for StartupsStartups is a competitive card game where players take on the roles of savvy investors looking to make their fortune by investing in the most promising companies. With a mix of strategy, luck, and keen observation, players must outmaneuver their opponents to become the wealthiest shareholder and dominate the market.
- 3 - 7 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Tyrants of the Underdark
Tyrants of the Underdark is a strategic board game that combines elements of territory control with deck-building. Set in the iconic Dungeons & Dragons setting of the Underdark, players lead Drow houses vying for power and influence beneath the Sword Coast. The game stands out for its integration of card-driven gameplay with spatial control on the board.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Tyrants of the Underdark- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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Memoir '44 is a historical board game that recreates some of the most iconic battles of World War II, allowing players to engage in strategic warfare with a focus on simplicity and historical accuracy.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Memoir '44- 2 - 8 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Tyrants of the Underdark: Board Game
- 2 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Kluster
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Kluster- 1 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Blood Rage
In the midst of Ragnarök, the cataclysmic end of the world, seize your opportunity for glory in Blood Rage. Each player commands a Viking clan, complete with fearless warriors, a formidable leader, and a mighty ship. As the world crumbles, it's the Vikings' last chance to seek Valhalla, to be forever remembered at Odin's side. In this epic battle, there are myriad paths to honor, from plundering the land and crushing opponents to fulfilling quests, enhancing your clan's strength, or embracing a glorious demise.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 2.
More details for Blood Rage- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*Carcassonne: Winter Edition
More details for Carcassonne: Winter EditionCarcassonne: Winter Edition wraps the classic tile-placement game in a picturesque blanket of snow, offering a seasonal twist on the beloved mechanics of Carcassonne. This edition captures the essence of winter with beautifully illustrated tiles that transform the familiar French countryside into a serene snowy landscape. Players continue to strategically place tiles and deploy their meeples as knights, farmers, and highwaymen, endeavoring to dominate this frosty version of the medieval terrain.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition)
More details for Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition)Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition) is a strategic board game set in a Victorian-era Earth, where players head mining corporations competing to exploit Mars' newfound resources.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cacao
Cacao is a tile-placement game set in the vibrant and lush world of cacao cultivation. Players take on the roles of tribe chiefs, leading their people to prosperity by strategically harvesting and trading cacao.
Nominated for 8 awards.
More details for Cacao- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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El Grande Big Box
More details for El Grande Big BoxEl Grande Big Box is the definitive edition of the classic area control game El Grande, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a comprehensive collection that includes the base game and all its expansions. In this strategic board game, players assume the roles of Grandes in medieval Spain, competing to exert their dominance over the various regions as the king's power wanes. Through cunning deployment of caballeros (knights represented by meeples), players seek to secure majorities in Spain's diverse territories, leveraging power cards for turn order and action cards for strategic moves.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers
Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers is a standalone game in the Carcassonne series, transporting players to the Stone Age. This version maintains the essence of the original Carcassonne game but introduces new thematic elements and rules suitable for this prehistoric setting.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers- 2 - 5 Players
- 35 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Crossboule
- 1 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Bunny Kingdom
Bunny Kingdom is a charming and strategic board game where players lead clans of rabbits to establish their dominance over a vast kingdom. The game combines elements of drafting, resource management, and area control to create a dynamic and engaging experience.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Bunny Kingdom- 2 - 4 Players
- 40 - 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Bunny Kingdom
Marrakech
Marrakech is a strategic board game where players take on the roles of competing rug salespeople in the vibrant and bustling market of Marrakech. The aim is to outsmart your competitors through careful placement of carpets and savvy financial decisions.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2008
More details for Marrakech- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
1775: Rebellion
1775: Rebellion is an award-winning board game that immerses players in the tumultuous times of the American Revolution, part of the Birth of America series. It offers a blend of strategic planning, historical warfare, and alliance management, appealing to both history enthusiasts and strategy gamers alike.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for 1775: Rebellion- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Imhotep
Imhotep invites players into the ancient world of Egypt, where they compete as builders trying to leave their mark on history by constructing notable monuments.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2016
More details for Imhotep- 2 - 4 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*Samurai
Samurai is a strategic board game set in medieval Japan. It immerses players in a contest of influence and power among three key factions of the era: samurai, peasants, and priests.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Samurai- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Samurai
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