worker placement + direct confrontation
People place helpers to claim spots but bump others off or fight for key areas, like competing for the best playground swings.
What it brings
- Turns blocking into smart ways to shape the game board.
- Keeps choices connected since your spot affects friends' plans.
What it costs
- Popular spots fill fast, leaving fewer good options later.
- Direct bumps can make early turns feel crowded and frustrating.
Example games
- Lords of Waterdeep
- Caverna: Cave vs Cave
How the games were checked against BoardGameGeek
- Lords of Waterdeep: confirmed. worker placement: confirmed (Worker Placement). direct confrontation: confirmed (Take That).
- Caverna: Cave vs Cave: partly checkable, nothing against it. worker placement: confirmed (Worker Placement). direct confrontation: not checkable.