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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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
2006
Ages 6+
Qwirkle
6.77
2-4 players
?-? min
1.6 weight
Abstract
Family
Abstract Strategy
Hand Management
Pattern Building
Square Grid
Components: Wooden pieces & boards
Game: Qwirkle
2018
Ages 10+
Spirits Of The Wild
7.35
2 players
15-30 min
1.38 weight
Family
Abstract Strategy
Animals
Fantasy
Action Retrieval
Hand Management
Set Collection
Animals: Coyotes
Components: Gems/Crystals
1998
Ages 10+
Kahuna
6.61
2 players
30-40 min
2.05 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Area Majority / Influence
Hand Management
Network and Route Building
Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena
Digital Implementations: Yucata
2005
Ages 8+
Aton
6.86
2 players
?-? min
2.11 weight
Abstract
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Ancient
Religious
Area Majority / Influence
Hand Management
Once-Per-Game Abilities
Ancient: Egypt
Components: Wooden pieces & boards
2003
Ages 7+
Blokus 3d
6.78
2-4 players
15-20 min
1.75 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Territory Building
Enclosure
Hand Management
Tile Placement
Category: Combinatorial
Components: 3-Dimensional (3D)
2000
Ages 12+
Carolus Magnus
6.83
2-4 players
?-? min
2.58 weight
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Medieval
Territory Building
Area Majority / Influence
Dice Rolling
Hand Management
Components: Wooden pieces & boards
Country: France
1992
Ages 10+
The Rose King
6.81
2 players
?-? min
1.94 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Medieval
Area Majority / Influence
Grid Movement
Hand Management
Components: 9 x 9 Grids
Digital Implementations: Yucata
2006
Ages 7+
Blokus Trigon
6.88
2-4 players
?-? min
1.94 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Territory Building
Enclosure
Grid Coverage
Hand Management
Category: Combinatorial
Components: Polyominoes
2006
Ages 10+
Ingenious: Travel Edition
7.09
2 players
?-? min
1.85 weight
Abstract
Abstract Strategy
Hand Management
Highest-Lowest Scoring
Pattern Building
Game: Ingenious
Players: Two Player Only Games
2020
Ages 14+
Iwari
7.12
2-5 players
?-? min
2.13 weight
Abstract
Strategy
Abstract Strategy
Fantasy
Area Majority / Influence
Cooperative Game
Hand Management
Components: Official Music Soundtrack
Crowdfunding: Kickstarter