Best square grid board games

The top games using the square grid mechanic, out of 77 in the MeeplePick database, ranked by BoardGameGeek community rating. Patchwork Winter Edition leads the list.

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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