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6 Castles(2019)

★ 6.7 BGG2–4 playersWeight 3.00
ContractsEnd Game BonusesGrid Movement

Games like 6 Castles

Looking for games like 6 Castles? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on the tension of claiming the best spots before anyone else can and spatial puzzles that grow as each new piece lands. This page rounds up 12 of the closest alternatives, scored on mechanical overlap with the original (45%), complexity match (35%), and player-count fit (20%), then weighted by BoardGameGeek community ratings so every pick is one players genuinely rate. The strongest matches come first; the further down you go, the more a game trades exact overlap for a fresh take on the same core appeal.

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

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Caylus 1303(2019)

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★ 7.71–5 players60 minWeight 2.8
ISO Match
61/100

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★ 7.51–4 players45 minWeight 2.7
ISO Match
61/100

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Tempus(2006)

★ 6.53–5 playersWeight 2.8
ISO Match
61/100

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Tapestry(2019)

★ 7.41–5 players90 minWeight 3.0
ISO Match
60/100

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The Castles of Burgundy(2011)

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ISO Match
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