Best Take That games

Players directly attack or disrupt opponents with cards or actions, creating conflict and table interaction.

How ISO scores this list:Mechanic overlap 45%·Complexity proximity 35%·Player-count fit 20%·BGG quality multiplier applied

12 games · scored by ISO

Dune: Imperium(2020)

★ 8.41–4 players60 minWeight 3.1
ISO Match
84/100
Card Play Conflict ResolutionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDelayed Purchase

Terraforming Mars(2016)

★ 8.31–5 players120 minWeight 3.3
ISO Match
83/100
Closed DraftingContractsEnd Game Bonuses

Star Wars: Rebellion(2016)

★ 8.42–4 players180 minWeight 3.8
ISO Match
84/100
Area Majority / InfluenceArea MovementCard Play Conflict Resolution

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization(2015)

★ 8.32–4 players120 minWeight 4.4
ISO Match
83/100
Action PointsAuction / BiddingAuction: Dutch

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth(2024)

★ 8.42 players30 minWeight 2.1
ISO Match
84/100
Area Majority / InfluenceHand ManagementIncome

Scythe(2016)

★ 8.11–5 players115 minWeight 3.5
ISO Match
81/100
Area Majority / InfluenceCard Play Conflict ResolutionContracts

Root(2018)

★ 8.12–4 players60 minWeight 3.8
ISO Match
81/100
Action PointsAction QueueAction Retrieval

Pax Pamir: Second Edition(2019)

★ 8.11–5 players45 minWeight 3.8
ISO Match
81/100
Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceArea Movement

Blood Rage(2015)

★ 7.92–4 players60 minWeight 2.9
ISO Match
79/100
Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceArea Movement

Android: Netrunner(2012)

★ 7.92 players45 minWeight 3.4
ISO Match
79/100
Action PointsDeck ConstructionHand Management

Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala(2014)

★ 7.82–4 players40 minWeight 2.8
ISO Match
78/100
Auction / BiddingConstrained BiddingEnd Game Bonuses

Arcs(2024)

★ 8.02–4 players60 minWeight 3.4
ISO Match
80/100
Area Majority / InfluenceArea MovementCampaign / Battle Card Driven

As an Amazon Associate, ISO earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability vary; ISO never displays prices. Affiliate links are marked rel="sponsored" per FTC guidelines.

IS

Get picks tuned to your shelf

This list is built from community data. Sign in to ISO and log what you own — your personal feed factors in your complexity preferences, play history, and the games already on your shelf.

Get personalized recommendations →

Free · no credit card · 2-minute setup

More recommendation lists