Best pattern building board games

The top games using the pattern building mechanic, out of 292 in the MeeplePick database, ranked by BoardGameGeek community rating. Azul leads the list.

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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