Imperial (Mac Gerdts)

A game of Imperial powers fighting it out across 19th century Europe – using a roundel to select their actions, of course. However, the players are investors looking for a good return and only control a nation if they have the biggest investment therein: £32.00 (damaged boxes).
 

Meltdown 2020 (Corné van Moorsel)

An intriguing game with the odd theme of nuclear disaster (but only 2 pages of rules!). Players are trying to rescue their people (meeples) distributed across the game's hexagonal spaces before they succumb to radiation poisoning from malfunctioning reactors. They have three vehicles of limited range and capacity, so careful planning is needed, but the reactors are unpredictable!

For 1-5 players, aged 8+, 40 minutes playing time. I have one secondhand copy in excellent condition (there's a little wear on the box corners): £5.00.
 

Peloponnes (Bernd Eisenstein)

I was impressed with this first game from Irongames a few years ago. Set in Ancient Greece, players expand their city-state with buildings and land. From these, they gain resources and increase their population. A balanced strategy is needed to win. It's still excellent: £28.00 (dented boxes).
 

Target Earth (Jacobo Cagigal)

The aliens are coming! The players represent nations on planet Earth fighting back against an invasion from outer space. The game can be played on a co-operative basis, with the players working as a team. Or they can score points according to their own hidden agenda, allowing them to win on their own – assuming the aliens are defeated, of course.

For 1-4 players, aged 12+, 90-120 minutes playing time. I have one copy that's still in shrink-wrap: £5.00.
 

Trepanation (Robin David)

A game about drilling holes in people's skulls?! Well, that's what trepanning (or trepanation) is, but it's just one of the things players offer as they publicise their early nineteenth century medical shows. I have one copy with a crease in the lid of the box: £24.00.