Best critical hits and failures board games

The top games using the critical hits and failures mechanic, out of 21 in the MeeplePick database, ranked by BoardGameGeek community rating. Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion leads the list.

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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