Best abstract strategy board games
The best abstract strategy board games are LYNGK, Polarity and A Gamut of Games — the top-rated of 24 abstract strategy board games in the MeeplePick database, led by LYNGK (2017) at 7.6/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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Abstract StrategyLYNGK (2017)2 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.6
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Abstract StrategyPolarity (1986)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 6.4
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Abstract StrategyA Gamut of Games (1969)1–10 players · 30 min · ★ 7.7
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Abstract StrategyBreaking Away (1991)2–9 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.3
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Abstract StrategyIcehouse (1989)3–5 players · 20 min · ★ 6.6
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Abstract StrategyWater Lily (2010)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 6.6
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Abstract StrategyOcti Extreme (1999)2–4 players · 10–30 min · ★ 6.7
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Abstract StrategyTasso (2004)2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.2
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Abstract StrategyOshi (2006)2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.1
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Abstract StrategyMaze Racers (2015)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 6.6
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Abstract StrategyNeue Spiele im alten Rom (1994)2–7 players · 20–60 min · ★ 6.8
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Abstract StrategyCityscape (2002)2–4 players · 10 min · ★ 6.2
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Abstract StrategyShogun (1976)2 players · 10 min · ★ 5.7
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Abstract StrategyBuffalo Chess (1975)2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.1
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Abstract StrategyAvalam Bitaka (1996)2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.4
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Abstract StrategyStay Alive (1965)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 5.0
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Abstract StrategyTalat (2008)2–3 players · 33 min · ★ 6.3
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Abstract StrategyAvalanche (1965)2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 5.7
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Abstract StrategyAlcatraz (1999)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 5.5
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Abstract StrategyJishaku (2008)2 players · 15 min · ★ 5.0
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Abstract StrategyErgo (2009)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 5.5
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Abstract StrategyLotus (1998)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 5.4
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Abstract StrategyDao (1999)2 players · 10 min · ★ 5.3
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Abstract StrategyDevil Bunny Hates the Earth (2001)2–5 players · 20 min · ★ 4.8
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Frequently asked
- What is the best abstract strategy board game?
- LYNGK (2017) is the highest-rated abstract strategy board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.6/10 from 915 ratings. Polarity and A Gamut of Games round out the top three.
- How many abstract strategy board games are there?
- MeeplePick lists 24 abstract strategy board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.