12 Great Abstract Games

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Published on December 31, 2023 1:00:45 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x63WRWED_zA

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Today I’m joined by special guests William and Eric to talk about abstract games. These are games where one or several of the following are true: The game cannot be explained by theme, typically each player has the same info and decisions, there is often a spatial element, and/or there is low to no luck or randomness.

William

Honorable mentions: Sagrada, Hive, Giamic series

4. Blokus
3. chess
2. Shobu
1. Go

Eric

Honorable mentions: War Chest, Santorini, Rummy Cube, chess

4. That Time You Killed Me
3. NMBR9
2. Blokus
1. Azul

Jamey

Honorable mentions: Lacuna, Boop, Patchwork, Azul Summer Pavilion, Can’t Stop, chess, any game that uses standard playing cards (poker, hearts, etc)

4. Super Mega Lucky Box
3. Sagrada
2. Blokus
1. Bullet

Previous list: https://youtu.be/v_QlD6fal_s?si=OZ-R2FnaOslxZT4T

00:00 - Introduction & Honorable Mentions
07:13 - 4
16:00 - 3
30:00 - 2
37:30 - 1

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