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1997
Ages 12+
Tigris & Euphrates
7.71
2-4 players
?-? min
3.5 weight
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Ancient
Civilization
Area Majority / Influence
Connections
Hand Management
Ancient: Babylon
Ancient: Mesopotamia
2018
Ages 14+
War Chest
7.86
2-4 players
?-? min
2.3 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Medieval
Wargame
Area Majority / Influence
Deck, Bag, and Pool Building
Delayed Purchase
Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena
Digital Implementations: Tabletopia
2003
Ages 9+
Yinsh
7.71
2 players
30-60 min
2.66 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Catch the Leader
Grid Movement
Pattern Building
Category: Combinatorial
Category: n in a row
2016
Ages 8+
Santorini
7.37
2-4 players
?-? min
1.73 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Ancient
Mythology
Grid Movement
Map Reduction
Race
Category: Combinatorial
Components: 3-Dimensional (3D)
1998
Ages 10+
Samurai
7.46
2-4 players
30-60 min
2.47 weight
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Medieval
Area Majority / Influence
Hand Management
Hexagon Grid
Components: Map (Continental / National scale)
Country: Japan
2000
Ages 9+
Hive
7.32
2 players
?-? min
2.32 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Animals
Enclosure
Grid Movement
Hexagon Grid
Animals: Ants
Animals: Bees
2014
Ages 10+
Onitama
7.35
2 players
15-20 min
1.66 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Grid Movement
Hand Management
Pattern Movement
Category: Combinatorial
Components: 5 x 5 Grids
2020
Ages 14+
The King Is Dead: Second Edition
7.66
2-4 players
30-45 min
2.12 weight
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Medieval
Political
Area Majority / Influence
Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Communication Limits
Category: Combinatorial
Components: Map (Continental / National scale)
Ages 6+
Chess
7.20
2 players
?-? min
3.66 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Grid Movement
Once-Per-Game Abilities
Pattern Movement
Category: Combinatorial
Traditional Games: Chess
2019
Ages 10+
Mandala
7.54
2 players
?-? min
1.8 weight
Abstract
Family
Abstract Strategy
Card Game
Area Majority / Influence
Hand Management
Open Drafting
Players: Two Player Only Games
Series: Fur Zwei Spieler (Lookout Games)
2004
Ages 8+
Ingenious
7.10
1-4 players
30-45 min
1.91 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Hand Management
Highest-Lowest Scoring
Pattern Building
Game: Ingenious
Misc: Mensa Select
2007
Ages 13+
Tzaar
7.66
2 players
30-60 min
2.52 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Grid Movement
Map Reduction
Category: Combinatorial
Digital Implementations: BoardSpace
2001
Ages 9+
Dvonn
7.45
2 players
?-? min
2.66 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Grid Movement
Map Reduction
Category: Combinatorial
Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena
1999
Ages 10+
Torres
7.09
2-4 players
?-? min
2.86 weight
Abstract
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Medieval
Action Points
Area Majority / Influence
Enclosure
Components: 3-Dimensional (3D)
Components: 8 x 8 Grids
2002
Ages 10+
Mexica
7.25
2-4 players
?-? min
2.69 weight
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
City Building
Territory Building
Action Points
Area Majority / Influence
Enclosure
Country: Mexico
Series: The Mask Trilogy (Kramer / Kiesling)
2013
Ages 13+
Tash-kalar: Arena Of Legends
7.16
2-4 players
30-60 min
2.84 weight
Abstract
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Card Game
Fantasy
Area Majority / Influence
Catch the Leader
Grid Movement
Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena
Game: Tash-Kalar
2000
Ages 10+
The Reef
7.02
2 players
?-? min
1.62 weight
Abstract
Family
Abstract Strategy
Animals
Card Game
Hand Management
Layering
Pattern Building
Animals: Coral / Jellyfish / Anemones
Theme: Nature
2014
Ages 14+
Dogs Of War
7.52
3-5 players
?-? min
2.65 weight
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Fantasy
Negotiation
Area Majority / Influence
Hand Management
Tug of War
Components: Miniatures
Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
2019
Ages 14+
Babylonia
7.68
2-4 players
?-? min
2.38 weight
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Ancient
Area Majority / Influence
Chaining
Hand Management
Ancient: Babylon
Ancient: Mesopotamia
2000
Ages 7+
Blokus
6.86
2-4 players
?-? min
1.75 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Territory Building
Chaining
Enclosure
Grid Coverage
Category: Combinatorial
Components: 20 x 20 Grids
1999
Ages 10+
Ricochet Robots
7.03
1-99 players
?-? min
2.39 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Maze
Puzzle
Grid Movement
Modular Board
Real-Time
Components: 16 x 16 Grids
Components: Sand Timers
2013
Ages 13+
The Duke
7.33
2 players
?-? min
2.48 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Medieval
Grid Movement
Pattern Movement
Square Grid
Components: 6 x 6 Grids
Components: Wooden pieces & boards
1999
Ages 9+
ZÈrtz
7.27
2 players
30-60 min
2.74 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Grid Movement
Map Reduction
Set Collection
Category: Combinatorial
Components: Marbles
1850
Ages 8+
Mahjong
7.05
3-4 players
?-? min
2.57 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Hand Management
Set Collection
Card Games: Draw and Discard
Card Games: Exchange