Best chaining board games

The top games using the chaining mechanic, out of 14 in the MeeplePick database, ranked by BoardGameGeek community rating. Kingdom Builder leads the list.

MedievalKingdom Builder (2011)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.0
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Abstract StrategyThrough the Desert (1998)
2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 7.1
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Abstract StrategyBlue Lagoon (2018)
2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.2
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City BuildingSanta Monica (2020)
2–4 players · 35–40 min · ★ 7.5
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TrainsStephensons Rocket (1999)
2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 6.9
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Abstract StrategyMedina (Second Edition) (2014)
2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.2
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WargameQuartermaster General 1914 (2016)
2–5 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.6
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Abstract StrategySonora (2020)
1–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.2
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AnimalsFood Chain Island (2020)
1 players · 15 min · ★ 7.3
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AdventureTrek 12 (2020)
1–50 players · 15–30 min · ★ 7.3
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DiceTiny Epic Galaxies BLAST OFF! (2020)
2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.5
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AncientAncient Civilizations of the Inner Sea (2019)
1–6 players · 120–300 min · ★ 6.7
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MazeLazer Ryderz (2017)
2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 6.4
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AdventureLost Valley of the Dinosaurs (1985)
2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 6.2
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