I’m also a huge fan of abstracts. Gipf series is all really good, and games by Dieter Stein deserve a lot more attention, too-they are on par with the Gipf series. Fendo, Tintas, Urbino… outstanding abstract strategy with beautiful wooden components to boot. Hive continues to be a favorite, especially with the expansion pieces. Opens the game up a ton. Home Worlds is an odd one that is super thinky with a light rule set. Shobu, Tak, Santorini… the list can go on.
Yinsh is a very strong choice - I can never work out if it or Tzaar is my favourite. For games that are a bit simpler and more approachable for people put off games that look too similar to chess, Great Plains and Donuts are fun options.
Great video , new one from a small indie game creator from Canada is Sinoda great game
Only ones I’ve played was Duke and Azui in your top 10
Shane, thumbs up for YINSH, completely agree.
I’m also a huge fan of abstracts.
Gipf series is all really good, and games by Dieter Stein deserve a lot more attention, too-they are on par with the Gipf series. Fendo, Tintas, Urbino… outstanding abstract strategy with beautiful wooden components to boot.
Hive continues to be a favorite, especially with the expansion pieces. Opens the game up a ton.
Home Worlds is an odd one that is super thinky with a light rule set.
Shobu, Tak, Santorini… the list can go on.
My number 1 abstract game is Santorini.
Yinsh is a very strong choice - I can never work out if it or Tzaar is my favourite.
For games that are a bit simpler and more approachable for people put off games that look too similar to chess, Great Plains and Donuts are fun options.
Tzaar is excellent. My favorite of the five I’ve played in the series.
Great video!!
My number one and two are Hive and Santorini
Warchest and Mandala are so good!
I’d be interested to see the next top 15 entries!
Dragon Castle is a gem. Nice ( Family ) game with 2, 3 or 4 players
I see, Pathogen still become hidden gem to almosy anyone best abstract game
Honestly have never heard of it. Will definitely check it out.
If you like Onitama, I highly recommend Cairn.
Fun list. I love Yinsh!
Love Noctiluca! Played it close to 130 times 🙂
Have you played any other games in the gipf series?