Best critical hits and failures board games
The best critical hits and failures board games are Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion, Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game and Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy — the top-rated of 21 critical hits and failures board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion (2020) at 8.8/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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AdventureGloomhaven Jaws of the Lion (2020)1–4 players · 30–120 min · ★ 8.8
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Aviation / FlightStar Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game (2012)2 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.7
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CivilizationEclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy (2020)2–6 players · 60–200 min · ★ 8.8
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Collectible ComponentsStar Wars Armada (2015)2 players · 120 min · ★ 7.8
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WargameASL Advanced Squad Leader Rules (1985)2 players · 120–480 min · ★ 8.0
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Collectible ComponentsBlood Bowl (2016 Edition) (2016)2 players · 45–120 min · ★ 8.1
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Aviation / FlightStar Wars X-Wing (Second Edition) (2018)2 players · 30–45 min · ★ 8.3
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WargameSquad Leader (1977)2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.5
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BookInfinity (2005)2 players · 90–120 min · ★ 8.1
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AnimalsHere to Slay (2020)2–6 players · 15–90 min · ★ 7.2
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BookWarmachine (2003)2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3
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AdventureDungeon! (1975)1–8 players · 30 min · ★ 6.0
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FantasyBlood Bowl Second Season Edition (2020)2 players · 45–120 min · ★ 8.7
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AdventureAventuria Adventure Card Game (2016)1–4 players · 45–180 min · ★ 7.5
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Aviation / FlightBlue Max (1983)2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1
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Age of ReasonClose Action The Age of Fighting Sail Vol. 1 (1997)2–30 players · 240 min · ★ 7.8
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FantasyThe Witches A Discworld Game (2013)1–4 players · 90 min · ★ 6.1
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AdventureEscape from 100 Million B.C. (2017)1–6 players · 60–90 min · ★ 6.9
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Collectible ComponentsTanks Panther vs Sherman (2016)2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3
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AncientGladiator (1981)2–6 players · 15–30 min · ★ 6.5
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MiniaturesBismarck (Second Edition) (1978)2 players · 150–240 min · ★ 6.9
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Frequently asked
- What is the best critical hits and failures board game?
- Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion (2020) is the highest-rated critical hits and failures board game on BoardGameGeek, at 8.8/10 from 11,321 ratings. Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game and Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy round out the top three.
- How many critical hits and failures board games are there?
- MeeplePick lists 21 critical hits and failures board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.