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18 games like Samurai

Ranked alternatives to Samurai (abstract strategy, medieval), scored by shared mechanics and category, with complexity kept close to Samurai’s medium-light weight. The Rose King is the closest match.

  1. 1. The Rose King (1992)
    2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Tile Placement
  2. 2. Torres (1999)
    2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management
  3. 3. War Chest (2018)
    2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management
  4. 4. Carolvs Magnvs (2000)
    2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management
  5. 5. Beowulf The Movie Board Game (2007)
    2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 6.4 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Hand Management, Tile Placement
  6. 6. The King is Dead Second Edition (2020)
    2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management
  7. 7. Robber Knights (2005)
    2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.2 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement
  8. 8. Fealty (2011)
    2–4 players · 15–30 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management
  9. 9. The Castles of Burgundy (2011)
    2–4 players · 30–90 min · ★ 8.1 · Medium
    Shares with Samurai: Medieval, Hexagon Grid, Set Collection, Tile Placement
  10. 10. Carcassonne Traders & Builders (2003)
    2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.6 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Set Collection, Tile Placement
  11. 11. Ninjato (2011)
    2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium
    Shares with Samurai: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Set Collection
  12. 12. Qin (2012)
    2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Tile Placement
  13. 13. Patrician (2007)
    2–5 players · 50 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Set Collection
  14. 14. Gemblo Light (2003)
    2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Tile Placement
  15. 15. Saga (2004)
    2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 5.8 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Set Collection
  16. 16. Babylonia (2019)
    2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium
    Shares with Samurai: Abstract Strategy, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Tile Placement
  17. 17. Midgard (2007)
    3–5 players · 60 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Set Collection
  18. 18. The Road to Canterbury (2011)
    2–3 players · 60 min · ★ 6.9 · Medium-light
    Shares with Samurai: Medieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Set Collection
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