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Components: 8 x 8 Grids

Chekker Math

Chekker Math

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
15 min
Min. Age:
8
Makarenko Chess

Makarenko Chess

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
0
Masterplan

Masterplan

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
8
Cardinal Connections

Cardinal Connections

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
15 min
Min. Age:
0
ANTICS

ANTICS

boardgame

In this board game, players try to get rid of their 28 ant tiles by placing them strategically on the board. The colors showing through two holes must match the ant being played to ensure correct placement.

Players:
2–4
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
0
RosenKreuz

RosenKreuz

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
15–45 min
Min. Age:
10
Tower of Power

Tower of Power

boardgame

Tower of Power is an early stacking game invented in England, also known in France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany. The second part of the movement mechanism resembles traditional mancala.

Players:
2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
6
Hunch

Hunch

boardgame

Hunch combines Chinese Checkers with penalty features, movement handicaps, and a blind color selection mechanic. Success depends on accurate hunches while players use the Hunch Dial to select colors beneath their marbles.

Players:
2–4
Time:
60 min
Min. Age:
0
Forchess

Forchess

boardgame

Forchess is a four-player chess variant played on a standard 8x8 board. Due to minimal empty spaces, conflict begins immediately. It features fixed or fluid alliances, modified pawn rules, and the ability to control captured opponents' pieces after eliminating their king.

Players:
4
Time:
90 min
Min. Age:
8
Network

Network

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
10 min
Min. Age:
0
Cube Checkers

Cube Checkers

boardgame

This board game resembles standard checkers with short jumps, but uses twelve dice as pieces. After non-capturing moves, the value of another die increases. Sixes become kings which can also move backwards. Invented by Robert Burroughs.

Players:
2
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
6
Chamelequin

Chamelequin

boardgame

Chamelequin is a tactical board game on a shifting 8x8 grid. Players place pieces with stackable rings matching the board colors. The goal is to survive by strategically moving pieces, managing ring colors, and eliminating opponents.

Players:
2–4
Time:
60 min
Min. Age:
8
Madam X

Madam X

boardgame

Madam X is an innovative checkers variant where the board changes after every move. Players move not only their pieces but also the black squares, giving each game a completely unique and unpredictable appearance with endless strategic depth.

Players:
1–4
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
9
Melos

Melos

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
10–40 min
Min. Age:
8
Pipeline

Pipeline

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
–
Min. Age:
0
Verso

Verso

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
0
Three Crowns

Three Crowns

boardgame

Three Crowns is an abstract strategy game designed by Larry Back in 2000. Players compete to crown their pieces and form a straight line of three crowned pieces, either orthogonally or diagonally, to win.

Players:
2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
0
Domination

Domination

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
0
Rek

Rek

boardgame

Rek is a traditional Cambodian board game on an 8x8 grid. Both sides have a king and 15 men moving like rooks. The objective is to capture the enemy king by immobilizing opposing pieces or by sandwiching them between your own.

Players:
2
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
0
Gravitem

Gravitem

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
7
Counter Point

Counter Point

boardgame

Published in the Ravensburger Casino Series as 'Quaro', this game involves players blindly drawing chips. The objective is to complete horizontal, vertical, or diagonal rows using four different colors.

Players:
2–4
Time:
10 min
Min. Age:
8
Fightopia!

Fightopia!

boardgame

Fightopia! by Cheapass Games is a futuristic strategy game played on a chess board. Players command pawns, tanks, and a giant. To win, you must move your giant across the board or destroy both of your opponent's tanks.

Players:
2
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
8
Open Numbers Game

Open Numbers Game

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
0
Sequence Num6ers

Sequence Num6ers

boardgame

Players:
2–6
Time:
–
Min. Age:
7