Maria

Hand Management

You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.

Negotiation

Players talk, bargain, and make deals with each other — your persuasion skills matter as much as your strategy.

Point to Point Movement

You move between connected locations on the board — the map's layout decides your travel options.

Secret Unit Deployment

You place your units face-down so opponents don't know what you've got — the reveal is always exciting.

Tug of War

Two sides push a shared marker back and forth — you're in a constant tug for control of the middle ground.

Zone of Control

Your pieces influence the spaces around them — enemies can't just waltz through your territory unchallenged.