The game that established Garphill Games as the source for the best variations on worker placement. Not only do you remove a worker every turn, but you need to plan to make sure that you're grabbing the correct colour so that your first action on the next turn is what you want it to be. Delicious.
So much game in a little package. Maybe my favourite 2 player quickie.
An absolute hidden gem. One of my absolute favourites. Your workers are general/officers with unique stats and abilities that you utilize to wrangle military strength, financial and food upkeep, political positioning and support from the emperor. The best!
One of the most fluid shifting area control games out there. It's impossible to play without making someone else miserable, in the funnest way possible. Lots of interaction to keep you on your toes.
Sits in kind of a funny spot where the art style and mechanics suggest something family friendly. However, you can be a real jerk in this game in the funnest possible way. It makes it a little challenging to play with the kids unless you're ok with bullying them. However... it's one of their favourites. Probably a 3.5 stars in my house.