Best simulation board games
The best simulation board games are Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game, Flash Point Fire Rescue and Flamme Rouge — the top-rated of 463 simulation board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game (2012) at 7.7/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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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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Frequently asked
- What is the best simulation board game?
- Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game (2012) is the highest-rated simulation board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.7/10 from 23,336 ratings. Flash Point Fire Rescue and Flamme Rouge round out the top three.
- How many simulation board games are there?
- MeeplePick lists 463 simulation board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.