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18 games like TZAAR

The best games like TZAAR are DVONN, Hive and Hey — the closest of 18 ranked alternatives, scored by shared mechanics and category. DVONN shares abstract strategy, grid movement, map reduction with TZAAR.

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

  1. 1. DVONN (2001)
    2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Map Reduction
  2. 2. Hive (2000)
    2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  3. 3. Hey (2003)
    2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 6.7 · Light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Map Reduction
  4. 4. Stratego (1946)
    2 players · 45 min · ★ 6.1 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  5. 5. Torres (1999)
    2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  6. 6. Ricochet Robots (1999)
    1–99 players · 30 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  7. 7. YINSH (2003)
    2 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  8. 8. Quoridor Travel (1997)
    2–4 players · 15 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  9. 9. Abalone Classic (1987)
    2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.5 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  10. 10. Tash-Kalar Arena of Legends (2013)
    2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  11. 11. Mexica (2002)
    2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  12. 12. War Chest (2018)
    2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  13. 13. The Duke (2013)
    2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  14. 14. GIPF mini (1996)
    2 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  15. 15. Khet The Laser Game (2005)
    2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.5 · Medium
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  16. 16. Kamisado Pocket (2008)
    2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.9 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  17. 17. Tak University Edition (2017)
    2 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.6 · Medium
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
  18. 18. Terra Nova (2006)
    2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.4 · Medium-light
    Shares with TZAAR: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
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Frequently asked

What game is most like TZAAR?
DVONN (2001) is the closest match to TZAAR, sharing abstract strategy, grid movement, map reduction. It rates 7.5/10 on BoardGameGeek.
What should I play if I like TZAAR?
DVONN, Hive, Hey are the top-ranked alternatives to TZAAR 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 TZAAR fact page — players, play time, age and complexity.