Best square grid board games
The best square grid board games are Patchwork Winter Edition, Santorini and Chess — the top-rated of 77 square grid board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Patchwork Winter Edition (2014) at 7.7/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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Abstract StrategyPatchwork Winter Edition (2014)2 players · 15–30 min · ★ 7.7
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Abstract StrategySantorini (2016)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
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Abstract StrategyChess (1475)2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1
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FantasyCartographers A Roll Player Tale (2019)1–100 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.7
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EconomicAcquire (1964)2–6 players · 90 min · ★ 7.3
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Abstract StrategyOnitama (2014)2 players · 15–20 min · ★ 7.4
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City BuildingAntiquity (2004)2–4 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.9
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Abstract StrategyTorres (1999)2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1
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Word GameScrabble (1948)2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 6.3
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DiceQuantum (2013)2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3
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Abstract StrategyMexica (2002)2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.2
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Abstract StrategyTak University Edition (2017)2 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.6
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Abstract StrategyQuoridor Travel (1997)2–4 players · 15 min · ★ 6.7
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ExplorationDoom The Boardgame (2004)2–4 players · 180 min · ★ 6.9
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Abstract StrategyVigor Blokus (2005)2 players · 15 min · ★ 6.8
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Abstract StrategyStratego (1946)2 players · 45 min · ★ 6.1
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NapoleonicManoeuvre (2008)2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3
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ArabianMerv The Heart of the Silk Road (2020)1–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.8
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City BuildingForum Trajanum (2018)2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.3
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CivilizationThe Golden Ages (2014)2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.3
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BluffingOriginal Cluedo? (1949)2–6 players · 45 min · ★ 5.7
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FantasyRoam (2019)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.5
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Abstract StrategyShogi (1587)2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.4
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AnimalsHabitats (2016)2–5 players · 30–50 min · ★ 7.3
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City BuildingUrban Sprawl (2011)2–4 players · 180 min · ★ 6.8
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Childrens GameThe Great Museum Caper (1991)2–7 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8
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FantasyBlood Bowl Second Season Edition (2020)2 players · 45–120 min · ★ 8.7
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FightingAliens (1989)1–9 players · 90 min · ★ 7.3
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Print & PlayUnder Falling Skies A 9-Card Print-and-Play Game (2019)1 players · 20–40 min · ★ 7.5
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Aviation / FlightWing Leader Victories 1940-1942 (2015)2 players · 60–180 min · ★ 7.9
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Abstract StrategyHnefatafl (400)2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.6
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Abstract StrategyNavia Dratp Starter Set 2 (2004)2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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Abstract StrategyPonte del Diavolo (2007)2 players · 25 min · ★ 6.5
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Abstract StrategyPatchwork Express (2018)2 players · 10 min · ★ 7.0
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Abstract StrategyFire Tower (2019)2–4 players · 15–30 min · ★ 7.4
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Aviation / FlightWing Leader Supremacy 1943-1945 (2016)2 players · 60–180 min · ★ 8.2
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Filip HarteliusVillage Green (2020)1–5 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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Abstract StrategyAqualin (2020)2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.1
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Abstract StrategyLaser Chess (2011)2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.7
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Modern WarfareLock 'n Load Tactical Day of Heroes (2008)2 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.7
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DeductionSpecter Ops Broken Covenant (2018)2–5 players · 90 min · ★ 7.7
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Abstract StrategyFeudal (1967)2–6 players · 90 min · ★ 6.0
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BluffingMartinique (2009)2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.3
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Abstract StrategyCheckers (1150)2 players · 30 min · ★ 4.9
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EconomicSamarkand (1980)2–5 players · 40 min · ★ 6.5
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Abstract StrategySantorini (2004)2–3 players · 20 min · ★ 7.3
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HorrorShadows Over Normandie Achtung! Cthulhu (2015)2–3 players · 30 min · ★ 7.3
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Abstract StrategyAmazons (1992)2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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AncientPocket Battles Macedonians vs. Persians (2012)2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8
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Aviation / FlightDawn Patrol Role Playing Game of WW I Air Combat (1982)2–52 players · 60 min · ★ 6.9
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MedievalLionheart (1997)2 players · 60 min · ★ 5.7
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American WestCowboys The Way of the Gun (2007)2–10 players · 60 min · ★ 6.2
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FightingSwashbuckler A Game of Swordplay and Derring-do (1980)2–6 players · 90 min · ★ 7.0
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FantasyBlood Bowl (1986)2 players · 120 min · ★ 6.0
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ArabianKairo (2012)2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.6
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Abstract StrategyInside Moves (1930)2 players · 15 min · ★ 6.7
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Abstract StrategyUR Spiel (-2600)2 players · 30 min · ★ 5.9
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EconomicBermuda Triangle (1975)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 5.6
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AdventureThe New Easy to Master Dungeons & Dragons (1991)2–8 players · 120 min · ★ 6.8
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BookThe Book of Classic Board Games (1991)1–4 players · 10 min · ★ 6.6
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Frequently asked
- What is the best square grid board game?
- Patchwork Winter Edition (2014) is the highest-rated square grid board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.7/10 from 48,578 ratings. Santorini and Chess round out the top three.
- How many square grid board games are there?
- MeeplePick lists 77 square grid board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.