Best simulation board games

The top games using the simulation mechanic, out of 463 in the MeeplePick database, ranked by BoardGameGeek community rating. Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game leads the list.

Aviation / FlightStar Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game (2012)
2 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.7
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AdventureFlash Point Fire Rescue (2011)
2–6 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2
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RacingFlamme Rouge (2016)
2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.5
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WargameCombat Commander Europe (2006)
2 players · 60–180 min · ★ 7.9
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AnimalsEvolution (2014)
2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1
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WargameUndaunted Normandy (2019)
2 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.9
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AnimalsEvolution Climate (2016)
2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.6
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Collectible ComponentsStar Wars Armada (2015)
2 players · 120 min · ★ 7.8
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AncientHannibal Rome vs. Carthage (1996)
2 players · 40–200 min · ★ 7.8
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NegotiationHere I Stand Wars of the Reformation 1517-1555 (2006)
2–6 players · 180–360 min · ★ 7.9
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Card GameMillennium Blades (2016)
2–5 players · 80–120 min · ★ 7.7
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Age of ReasonMaria (2009)
2–3 players · 210 min · ★ 8.0
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Civil WarFire in the Lake (2014)
1–4 players · 180 min · ★ 8.1
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MedievalHammer of the Scots (2002)
2 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.5
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AncientThe Republic of Rome (1990)
1–6 players · 300 min · ★ 7.5
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CivilizationStar Trek Ascendancy (2016)
3 players · 180 min · ★ 7.8
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Card GamePax Porfiriana (2012)
1–6 players · 120 min · ★ 7.7
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Card GameThe Bloody Inn (2015)
1–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.0
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MathLeaving Earth (2015)
1–5 players · 60–180 min · ★ 7.8
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WargameD-Day at Omaha Beach (2009)
1–2 players · 480 min · ★ 8.3
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EducationalPax Renaissance (2016)
2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.0
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Expansion for Base-gameBeyond Valor ASL Module 1 (1985)
2 players · 120 min · ★ 8.5
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Card GameUp Front (1983)
2–3 players · 60 min · ★ 7.9
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EconomicThe Pursuit of Happiness (2015)
1–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.2
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NauticalEmpire of the Sun The Pacific War 1941-1945 (2005)
1–2 players · 360 min · ★ 8.2
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EconomicArkwright (2014)
2–4 players · 120–240 min · ★ 7.8
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AncientBritannia (1986)
3–5 players · 180–300 min · ★ 7.2
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BluffingFog of Love (2017)
2 players · 60–120 min · ★ 6.9
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EducationalWir sind das Volk! (2014)
2 players · 60–150 min · ★ 7.8
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Modern Warfare1989 Dawn of Freedom (2012)
2 players · 150 min · ★ 7.8
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NapoleonicNapoleon's Triumph (2007)
2–8 players · 180 min · ★ 8.0
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Age of ReasonWashington's War (2010)
2 players · 90 min · ★ 7.6
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WargameCombat Commander Pacific (2008)
2 players · 180 min · ★ 8.1
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NegotiationVirgin Queen (2012)
2–6 players · 420 min · ★ 8.0
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MedicalPlague Inc. The Board Game (2017)
1–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.5
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Real-timeKitchen Rush (2017)
1–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.4
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AncientPolis Fight for the Hegemony (2012)
2 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.6
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Aviation / FlightWings of War Famous Aces (2004)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.9
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AncientFalling Sky The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar (2016)
1–4 players · 180–360 min · ★ 7.9
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Collectible ComponentsBattleTech (1985)
2–0 players · 0 min · ★ 7.1
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MiniaturesUBOOT The Board Game (2019)
1–4 players · 30–120 min · ★ 7.7
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WargameNo Retreat! The Russian Front (2011)
2 players · 360 min · ★ 7.8
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AdventureTime of Legends Joan of Arc (2019)
2–4 players · 45–90 min · ★ 8.2
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NauticalThe Hunters German U-Boats at War (2013)
1–2 players · 120 min · ★ 7.8
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American Civil WarFor the People (1998)
2 players · 360 min · ★ 7.7
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Aviation / FlightThunderbolt Apache Leader (2012)
1 players · 90 min · ★ 8.0
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AncientJulius Caesar Caesar (2010)
2 players · 120 min · ★ 7.8
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WargameUndaunted North Africa (2020)
2 players · 45–60 min · ★ 8.0
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City BuildingClinic Deluxe Edition (2020)
1–4 players · 60–150 min · ★ 7.8
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RacingRallyman (2009)
1–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2
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WargameAdvanced Squad Leader Starter Kit #2 (2005)
2 players · 180 min · ★ 7.9
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Age of ReasonLiberty or Death The American Insurrection (2016)
1–4 players · 180–360 min · ★ 7.8
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WargameUnconditional Surrender! World War 2 in Europe (2014)
2–3 players · 60–3000 min · ★ 8.3
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Spies/Secret AgentsV-Commandos (2016)
1–4 players · 30–180 min · ★ 7.8
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EconomicAxis & Allies Pacific 1940 Second Edition (2009)
2–4 players · 360 min · ★ 7.5
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MiniaturesSpace Crusade (1990)
2–4 players · 120 min · ★ 7.0
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Card GameWarfighter The Tactical Special Forces Card Game (2014)
1–6 players · 30–180 min · ★ 7.7
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SportsStrat-O-Matic Baseball (1962)
1–2 players · 45 min · ★ 7.8
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EconomicEmpires in Arms (1983)
2–7 players · 120–12000 min · ★ 7.6
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Aviation / FlightRAF The Battle of Britain 1940 (2009)
1–2 players · 300 min · ★ 8.0
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