Gallery: Filter: Feed Your Lust for Power With German-Style Board Games

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    __1// Dominant Species__ __Perfect for:__ The [Darwin](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Darwin) enthusiast __Geek factor:__ An ice age cometh. Will you be a forgotten spider or a superbug? In [this struggle](http://www.gmtgames.com/p-333-dominant-species-2nd-printing.aspx) for habitat control, different phyla have distinct advantages: Insects multiply quickly, birds travel farther, and arachnids have more bite. May the fittest survive. __Price:__ $79 *Photo: Morini & Montanari*
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    __2// Race for the Galaxy__ __Perfect for:__ The Imperial stormtrooper __Geek factor:__ Even armed with rare-element and alien-technology cards, you can't build an [intergalactic empire](http://www.riograndegames.com/games.html?id=240) without stepping on someone's long green toes. But it's not all cosmic conflict: Players can take a break to hit up an alien disco. __Price:__ $35 *Photo: Jim Merithew*
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    __3// Twilight Struggle__ __Perfect for:__ The Cold Warrior __Geek factor:__ In this democracy vs. communism [card-off](http://www.gmtgames.com/nnts/main.html), hearts and minds are not won easily; if the USSR plays the NATO card before the [Marshall Plan](http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/marshall_plan/) or the [Warsaw Pact](http://www.warsaw-life.com/poland/warsaw-pact) are played, the US could miss out on the alliance altogether. The Fidel card is deadly. __Price:__ $57 *Photo: Jim Merithew*
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    __4// Runewars__ __Perfect for:__ The Dungeons and Dragons-slayer __Geek factor:__ Between 192 figurines—ranging from Pegasus jockeys to enchantresses—and a 40-page rule book, this *Lord of the Rings[battle](http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=96) for the dragon runes is a serious commitment. Bring plenty of lembas. __Price:__ $100 *Photo: Jim Merithew**
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    __5// Labyrinth: The War on Terror__ __Perfect for:__ *[The Call of Duty](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty)* devotee __Geek factor:__ It's America vs. the jihad in this card-and-map [battle](http://www.gmtgames.com/p-294-labyrinth.aspx). Play begins on 9/12, post-Operation Iraqi Freedom, or post-Enduring Freedom—mission definitely not yet accomplished. Watch out for the [Patriot Act](http://epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html) and [WMDs](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapon_of_mass_destruction). __Price:__ $60 *Photo: Jim Merithew*
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