Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.4/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
4.0/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.6/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.4/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.7/5
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Control V is an abstract strategy game with castle-shaped blocks. By using symmetry, copy and paste your blocks to enlarge your territory. The player with the largest territory on the board wins the game.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Area Majority
Compete to have the strongest presence in areas that award control or points.
Action Queue
Place actions into an ordered queue that resolves now or on later turns.
Pattern Building
Place elements to create arrangements that satisfy scoring or action patterns.
Tile Placement
Place tiles to build a shared or personal spatial arrangement.