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Azul

Draft tiles into pattern rows while timing placement and denial.

Year2017 Players2-4 Time30-45 Weight1.76 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Puzzle Renaissance End Game Bonuses Open Drafting Pattern Building Components: 5 x 5 Grids Country: Portugal
Tigris & Euphrates box art

Tigris & Euphrates

Place leaders and tiles to spark conflicts across rival kingdoms.

Year1997 Players2-4 Time?-? Weight3.5 Age12+
Abstract Strategy Ancient Civilization Area Majority / Influence Connections Hand Management Ancient: Babylon Ancient: Mesopotamia
Patchwork box art

Patchwork

Buy puzzle pieces with time and buttons to fill a personal quilt.

Year2014 Players2 Time15-30 Weight1.6 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Economic Puzzle Grid Coverage Income Open Drafting Theme: Sewing / Knitting / Cloth-Making
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War Chest

Bag-build units and command formations in an abstract battlefield duel.

Year2018 Players2-4 Time?-? Weight2.3 Age14+
Abstract Strategy Medieval Wargame Area Majority / Influence Deck, Bag, and Pool Building Delayed Purchase Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: Tabletopia
Azul: Summer Pavilion box art

Azul: Summer Pavilion

Draft tiles into star patterns with timing and bonus placement.

Year2019 Players2-4 Time30-45 Weight2.05 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Puzzle End Game Bonuses Open Drafting Pattern Building Country: Portugal Game: Azul
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Samurai

Place tiles carefully to build spatial scoring patterns.

Year1998 Players2-4 Time30-60 Weight2.47 Age10+
Abstract Strategy Medieval Area Majority / Influence Hand Management Hexagon Grid Components: Map (Continental / National scale) Digital Implementations: Triqqy
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Onitama

Move pieces across a map while planning position and timing.

Year2014 Players2 Time15-20 Weight1.66 Age10+
Abstract Strategy Grid Movement Hand Management Pattern Movement Category: Combinatorial Components: 5 x 5 Grids
The King Is Dead: Second Edition box art

The King Is Dead: Second Edition

Play event cards to drive map pressure and long-term timing.

Year2020 Players2-4 Time30-45 Weight2.12 Age14+
Abstract Strategy Medieval Political Area Majority / Influence Campaign / Battle Card Driven Communication Limits Category: Combinatorial Components: Map (Continental / National scale)
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Project L

Build patterns from chosen pieces to unlock scoring opportunities.

Year2020 Players1-4 Time20-40 Weight1.56 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Puzzle Video Game Theme Action Points Open Drafting Pattern Building Components: Polyominoes Crowdfunding: Gamefound
Azul: Stained Glass Of Sintra box art

Azul: Stained Glass Of Sintra

Build patterns from chosen pieces to unlock scoring opportunities.

Year2018 Players2-4 Time30-45 Weight2 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Puzzle Renaissance End Game Bonuses Modular Board Open Drafting Admin: Better Description Needed! Country: Portugal
Mandala box art

Mandala

Commit presence to key areas and fight for influence where it matters.

Year2019 Players2 Time?-? Weight1.8 Age10+
Abstract Strategy Card Game Area Majority / Influence Hand Management Open Drafting Players: Two-Player Only Games Series: Fur Zwei Spieler (Lookout Games)
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Ingenious

Build patterns from chosen pieces to unlock scoring opportunities.

Year2004 Players1-4 Time30-45 Weight1.91 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Hand Management Highest-Lowest Scoring Pattern Building Game: Ingenious Misc: Mensa Select
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Torres

Commit presence to key areas and fight for influence where it matters.

Year1999 Players2-4 Time?-? Weight2.86 Age10+
Abstract Strategy Medieval Action Points Area Majority / Influence Enclosure Components: 3-Dimensional (3D) Components: 8 x 8 Grids
Tash-kalar: Arena Of Legends box art

Tash-kalar: Arena Of Legends

Commit presence to key areas and fight for influence where it matters.

Year2013 Players2-4 Time30-60 Weight2.84 Age13+
Abstract Strategy Card Game Fantasy Area Majority / Influence Catch the Leader Grid Movement Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Game: Tash-Kalar
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Dragon Castle

Spot patterns quickly and react before opponents do.

Year2017 Players1-4 Time30-45 Weight1.97 Age8+
Abstract Strategy End Game Bonuses Layering Open Drafting Game: Dragon Castle Players: Games with expansions that add solo play
The Reef box art

The Reef

Build patterns from chosen pieces to unlock scoring opportunities.

Year2000 Players2 Time?-? Weight1.62 Age10+
Card Game Abstract Strategy Animals Dice Rolling Set Collection Hand Management Animals: Fish / Fishes Players: Two-Player Only Games
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Dogs Of War

Place workers to claim actions and turn resources into plans.

Year2014 Players3-5 Time?-? Weight2.65 Age14+
Abstract Strategy Fantasy Negotiation Area Majority / Influence Hand Management Tug of War Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
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Babylonia

Build routes and networks to connect locations efficiently.

Year2019 Players2-4 Time?-? Weight2.38 Age14+
Abstract Strategy Ancient Area Majority / Influence Chaining Hand Management Ancient: Babylon Ancient: Mesopotamia
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Blokus

Cover spaces on a grid to build a spatial scoring plan.

Year2000 Players2-4 Time?-? Weight1.75 Age7+
Abstract Strategy Territory Building Chaining Enclosure Grid Coverage Category: Combinatorial Components: 20 x 20 Grids
Paris: La Cité De La Lumière box art

Paris: La Cité De La Lumière

Cover spaces on a grid to build a spatial scoring plan.

Year2019 Players2 Time?-? Weight2.04 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Puzzle Territory Building Action Drafting Area Majority / Influence Grid Coverage Cities: Paris (France) Components: Game Box Used In Play
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Mahjong

Collect matching sets while timing when to score or trade them.

Year1850 Players3-4 Time?-? Weight2.57 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Hand Management Set Collection Card Games: Draw and Discard Card Games: Exchange
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Qwirkle

Build patterns from chosen pieces to unlock scoring opportunities.

Year2006 Players2-4 Time?-? Weight1.6 Age6+
Abstract Strategy Hand Management Pattern Building Square Grid Components: Wooden pieces & boards Game: Qwirkle
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Botanik

Draft into the central registry, release matching tiles to your workshop, and connect a scoring network of pipes, colors, and flowers.

Year2021 Players2 Time30 Weight1.78 Age12+
Abstract Strategy End Game Bonuses Modular Board Network and Route Building
Quarto box art

Quarto

Hand over a dangerous piece, place the one you were given, and spot a shared trait before your opponent turns it into Quarto.

Year1991 Players2 Time20 Weight1.86 Age8+
Abstract Strategy Children's Game Open Drafting Pattern Building Pattern Recognition