Heres an item thats both practical and personal.
Mechanisms & Features
Area Control - Colored powder tokens spread across the board and onto other players, covering the board in the pattern selected
3-Tier Board - Players ascend to have their powder fall from above, giving up victory points for better control
Puzzle-like Action Selection - Color cards determine the pattern colored powder will fly in, giving players room to select the pattern that works best for them.
Variable Scoring Condition - Each game can have slightly different scoring conditions, adding depth and replayability.
The kind of thing that feels like a well-kept secret.