Gods

In this strategy boardgame from Israel you play the role of a god, designing the races you will control and trying to win over the world. The board is an unadorned hex map. Pieces are nicely-made round counters and there are also quite a few beautifully-illustrated cards. Players win by killing enemy creatures or managing to acquire special items/points.

Fast to learn, and forty-five minutes or more to play (shorter or longer depending on specific victory goals and optional rules used).