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Best 3-player wargames
The best 3-player wargames are Star Wars Rebellion, Root and Star Wars Imperial Assault — the top-rated of 426 3-player wargames in the MeeplePick database, led by Star Wars Rebellion (2016) at 8.4/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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Civil WarStar Wars Rebellion (2016)2–4 players · 180–240 min · ★ 8.4
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AnimalsRoot (2018)2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 8.1
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AdventureStar Wars Imperial Assault (2014)1–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.0
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BluffingA Game of Thrones The Board Game (Second Edition) (2011)3–6 players · 120–240 min · ★ 7.6
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CivilizationTwilight Imperium Third Edition (2005)3–6 players · 180–240 min · ★ 7.8
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MiniaturesMemoir '44 (2004)2–8 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.6
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BluffingRising Sun (2018)3–5 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.9
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AncientKemet (2012)2–5 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.7
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FantasyChaos in the Old World (2009)3–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.7
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CivilizationEclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy (2020)2–6 players · 60–200 min · ★ 8.8
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AdventureWar of the Ring (2004)2–4 players · 120 min · ★ 7.8
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BluffingForbidden Stars (2015)2–4 players · 120–180 min · ★ 8.0
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AdventureRunewars (2010)2–4 players · 180–240 min · ★ 7.6
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Abstract StrategyWar Chest (2018)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0
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AncientMythic Battles Pantheon (2017)2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 8.4
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BluffingA Game of Thrones (2003)3–5 players · 180 min · ★ 7.2
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Science FictionRisk Legacy (2011)3–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.4
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BluffingDiplomacy (1959)2–7 players · 360 min · ★ 7.0
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ExplorationNexus Ops (2005)2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.2
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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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Age of ReasonMaria (2009)2–3 players · 210 min · ★ 8.0
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Age of Reason1775 Rebellion (2013)2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.7
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FightingCry Havoc (2016)2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.2
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Civil WarFire in the Lake (2014)1–4 players · 180 min · ★ 8.1
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AncientThe Republic of Rome (1990)1–6 players · 300 min · ★ 7.5
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BluffingSpace Empires 4X (2011)1–4 players · 180 min · ★ 7.7
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AncientMare Nostrum Empires (2016)3–5 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.6
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Card GamePax Porfiriana (2012)1–6 players · 120 min · ★ 7.7
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EconomicTriumph & Tragedy European Balance of Power 1936-1945 (2015)2–3 players · 240–360 min · ★ 8.2
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EconomicAxis and Allies (1981)2–5 players · 180 min · ★ 6.6
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EconomicCuba Libre (2013)1–4 players · 180 min · ★ 7.7
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Card GameUp Front (1983)2–3 players · 60 min · ★ 7.9
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AncientBritannia (1986)3–5 players · 180–300 min · ★ 7.2
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PoliticalChurchill (2015)1–3 players · 60–300 min · ★ 7.7
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AncientHistory of the World (1991)3–6 players · 135–270 min · ★ 7.1
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Civil WarShogun (1986)2–5 players · 240–360 min · ★ 7.0
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ExplorationHeroes of Land (2018)1–4 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.7
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Educational878 Vikings Invasions of England (2017)2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.5
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NapoleonicNapoleon's Triumph (2007)2–8 players · 180 min · ★ 8.0
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MiniaturesTide of Iron (2007)2–4 players · 120 min · ★ 7.2
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NegotiationVirgin Queen (2012)2–6 players · 420 min · ★ 8.0
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Science FictionRisk 2210 A.D. (2001)2–5 players · 240 min · ★ 6.7
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WargameAxis & Allies Anniversary Edition (2008)2–6 players · 360 min · ★ 7.4
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EconomicAxis & Allies (2004)2–5 players · 240 min · ★ 6.7
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Aviation / FlightWings of War Famous Aces (2004)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.9
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Movies / TV / Radio themeRisk Star Wars Edition (2015)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.0
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FightingStar Wars The Queen's Gambit (2000)2–4 players · 120 min · ★ 7.5
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BluffingJunta (1978)2–7 players · 240 min · ★ 6.7
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Quick wargames for 3 players (30 minutes or less)
Abstract StrategyWar Chest (2018) 2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0
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Aviation / FlightWings of War Famous Aces (2004) 2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.9
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FightingNecromunda Underhive (1995)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.3
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Aviation / FlightWings of War Watch Your Back! (2005)2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.0
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Aviation / FlightWings of Glory WW1 Rules and Accessories Pack (2012)2–99 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0
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FantasyWarhammer Underworlds Beastgrave (2019)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 8.2
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Collectible ComponentsDust Tactics (2010)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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Card GameNuclear Escalation (1983)2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.6
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Aviation / FlightRise of the Luftwaffe (1993)2–8 players · 20 min · ★ 7.0
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Card GameNuclear Proliferation (1992)2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.5
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DiceRisk Express (2006)2–6 players · 20 min · ★ 6.3
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Expansion for Base-gameNecromunda Outlanders (1996)2–4 players · 0 min · ★ 7.5
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Frequently asked
- What is the best 3-player wargame?
- Star Wars Rebellion (2016) is the highest-rated 3-player wargame on BoardGameGeek, at 8.4/10 from 24,030 ratings. Root and Star Wars Imperial Assault round out the top three.
- How many 3-player wargames are there?
- MeeplePick lists 426 3-player wargames, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.