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List of board games

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This is a list of board games. This page classifies board games according to the concerns which might be uppermost for someone organizing a gaming event or party. See the article on game classification for other alternatives, or see Category:Board games for a list of board game articles.

Single-player board games

Some board games have solo variants, like Arkham Horror and Agricola. Others are specifically designed for one player.

Two-player abstract strategy games

Main article: List of abstract strategy games

In abstract strategy games, players know the entire game state at all times, and random generators such as dice are not used.

Two-player games

Multi-player elimination games

Participants are typically eliminated before game end.

European race games

Multiplayer games without elimination

Everyone can play along to the end. These games are especially suited for mixed play with adults and children.

Economics and strategy games

Games involving scarce resources and strategy.

Games of physical skill

Coordination, finesse, or other physical skills are necessary. Also known as dexterity games.

Children's games

The rules are easy to learn and the outcome is mostly or entirely due to chance.

Cooperative games

Cooperative games in which all players need to work together to win.

Gaming systems

These are sets that can be used to play multiple games.

See also

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