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18 games like Lancaster

The best games like Lancaster are In the Shadow of the Emperor, Colonia and Jerusalem — the closest of 18 ranked alternatives, scored by shared mechanics and category. In the Shadow of the Emperor shares medieval, area majority / influence, voting with Lancaster.

Ranked alternatives to Lancaster (medieval), scored by shared mechanics and category, with complexity kept close to Lancaster’s medium weight.

  1. 1. In the Shadow of the Emperor (2004)
    2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 6.9 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Voting, Worker Placement
  2. 2. Colonia (2009)
    3–6 players · 120 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Auction/Bidding, Voting, Worker Placement
  3. 3. Jerusalem (2010)
    2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Worker Placement
  4. 4. 1347 De Nigrae Pestis Ludo (2018)
    2–6 players · 50–180 min · ★ 6.5 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Worker Placement
  5. 5. El Grande (1995)
    2–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.8 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding
  6. 6. Village (2011)
    2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Worker Placement
  7. 7. Raiders of the North Sea (2015)
    2–4 players · 60–80 min · ★ 7.8 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Worker Placement, Worker Placement
  8. 8. The Pillars of the Earth (2006)
    2–4 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Worker Placement, Worker Placement
  9. 9. Shogun (2006)
    3–5 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding
  10. 10. Paladins of the West Kingdom (2019)
    1–4 players · 90–120 min · ★ 8.1 · Medium-heavy
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Worker Placement, Worker Placement
  11. 11. Shogun (1986)
    2–5 players · 240–360 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding
  12. 12. Yedo (2012)
    2–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.4 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Auction/Bidding, Worker Placement
  13. 13. Aladdin's Dragons (2000)
    3–5 players · 60–90 min · ★ 6.9 · Medium-light
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Auction/Bidding, Worker Placement
  14. 14. Merlin (2017)
    2–4 players · 75 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Worker Placement
  15. 15. Keythedral (2002)
    2–5 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Auction/Bidding, Worker Placement
  16. 16. Ninjato (2011)
    2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Worker Placement
  17. 17. Strasbourg (2011)
    3–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding
  18. 18. Hermagor (2006)
    2–5 players · 90–120 min · ★ 6.9 · Medium
    Shares with Lancaster: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding
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Frequently asked

What game is most like Lancaster?
In the Shadow of the Emperor (2004) is the closest match to Lancaster, sharing medieval, area majority / influence, voting. It rates 6.9/10 on BoardGameGeek.
What should I play if I like Lancaster?
In the Shadow of the Emperor, Colonia, Jerusalem are the top-ranked alternatives to Lancaster in the MeeplePick database, matched on medium complexity as well as mechanics. All 18 are ranked on this page with the shared mechanics shown for each.

Looking for the original? See the full Lancaster fact page — players, play time, age and complexity.