Auras

In this two-player strategy game, each peg placed on the board has an "Aura" which influences the spaces and pegs around it. By means of careful placement, an empty space can be claimed, or an occupied space can be turned into extra points. As more areas of the board come under your control, you approach the end game with confidence. Auras is an abstract game which requires visualization of many possible patterns, and deciding which is best, defense or offense, plan ahead or take control? —description from the publisher