Best pattern building board games
The best pattern building board games are Azul, A Feast for Odin and Sagrada — the top-rated of 292 pattern building board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Azul (2017) at 7.8/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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Abstract StrategyAzul (2017)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.8
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EconomicA Feast for Odin (2016)1–4 players · 30–120 min · ★ 8.2
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DiceSagrada (2017)1–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.5
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Abstract StrategySantorini (2016)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
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City BuildingCastles of Mad King Ludwig (2014)1–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.5
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AnimalsThe Isle of Cats (2019)1–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 8.0
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BluffingArboretum (2015)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4
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Abstract StrategyAzul Summer Pavilion (2019)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.8
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Abstract StrategyMensa Connections (2004)1–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.1
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Abstract StrategyYINSH (2003)2 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.7
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Abstract StrategyTiny Towns (2019)1–6 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.3
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City BuildingQuadropolis (2016)2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.3
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Abstract StrategyAzul Stained glass of Sintra \/ Les vitraux de Sintra (2018)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.4
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Abstract StrategyCalico (2020)1–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.9
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Abstract StrategyQwirkle Collector's Edition (2006)2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.8
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2015 Cardboard Republic Socializer Laurel NomineeLanterns The Harvest Festival (2015)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.9
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AnimalsKanagawa (2016)2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.1
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AncientTekhenu Obelisk of the Sun (2020)1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.9
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Abstract StrategyReef (2018)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.1
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Abstract StrategyTash-Kalar Arena of Legends (2013)2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.2
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Action / DexterityFUSE (2015)1–5 players · 10 min · ★ 7.0
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Abstract StrategyDragon Castle (2017)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.2
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Abstract StrategyCottage Garden (2016)1–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 6.9
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PuzzleUbongo (2003)1–4 players · 25 min · ★ 6.7
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Abstract StrategyNMBR 9 (2017)1–4 players · 20 min · ★ 6.9
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Card GameDream Home (2016)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.9
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Abstract StrategyWinning Together (1991)2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.9
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DiceBlueprints (2013)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8
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Action / DexterityMeeple Circus (2017)2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 7.1
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Card GameThe Shipwreck Arcana (2017)2–5 players · 10–30 min · ★ 7.5
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AnimalsHoney Buzz (2020)1–4 players · 45–90 min · ★ 7.9
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Abstract StrategyGIPF mini (1996)2 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.1
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City BuildingStrasbourg (2011)3–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.2
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DiceQwinto (2015)2–6 players · 15 min · ★ 7.0
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Territory BuildingWasabi! (2008)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 6.5
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FantasyAsara (2010)2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.0
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Abstract StrategyOrchard A 9 card solitaire game (2018)1 players · 5–10 min · ★ 7.5
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PuzzleCopenhagen Deluxe Edition (2019)2–4 players · 20–40 min · ★ 7.2
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MedievalThe Staufer Dynasty (2014)2–5 players · 90 min · ★ 7.2
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Abstract StrategyIndian Summer (2017)1–4 players · 15–60 min · ★ 6.8
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SportsCastell (2018)2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.5
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AdventureKingdom Rush Rift in Time (2020)1–4 players · 45–90 min · ★ 7.8
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Card GameOhanami (2019)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.4
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Abstract StrategySequence (1982)2–12 players · 10–30 min · ★ 6.0
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Mau0142gorzata MituraTawantinsuyu The Inca Empire (2020)1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.7
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Abstract StrategyIngenious Travel Edition (2006)2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.1
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Action / DexterityDr. Eureka (2015)2–4 players · 15 min · ★ 6.6
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Card GameNightfall (2011)2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.5
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Action / DexterityVilla Paletti (2001)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.4
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Card GameConspiracy Abyss Universe (2019)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.5
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DiceTo Court the King (2006)2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.5
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Abstract StrategyLa Boca (2013)3–6 players · 40 min · ★ 7.0
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Abstract StrategyFITS (2009)1–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.6
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Abstract StrategyCathedral (1978)2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.5
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FantasyGingerbread House (2018)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.0
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Abstract StrategyPente (1977)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.6
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Card GameDutch Blitz Original Edition (1960)2–4 players · 1–15 min · ★ 6.7
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Abstract StrategyTake it Easy! (1983)1–8 players · 20 min · ★ 6.6
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AnimalsHabitats (2016)2–5 players · 30–50 min · ★ 7.3
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AnimalsShear Panic (2005)2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.4
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Frequently asked
- What is the best pattern building board game?
- Azul (2017) is the highest-rated pattern building board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.8/10 from 56,934 ratings. A Feast for Odin and Sagrada round out the top three.
- How many pattern building board games are there?
- MeeplePick lists 292 pattern building board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.