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Battle for China, 1937-1941 (Second Edition)(2009)

★ 7.0 BGG2–3 players240 minWeight 2.57
Area MovementHexagon Grid

Games like Battle for China, 1937-1941 (Second Edition)

Looking for games like Battle for China, 1937-1941 (Second Edition)? It's a grind of position and pressure, where territory and timing decide it. 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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78/100

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ISO Match
70/100

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Old School Tactical: Volume 4 – Italian Theater 1943-45(2023)

★ 8.82 players60 minWeight 3.0
ISO Match
70/100

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The Russian Campaign: Deluxe 5th Edition(2023)

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ISO Match
70/100

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★ 7.72 playersWeight 2.9
ISO Match
70/100

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★ 8.41–2 players180 minWeight 3.0
ISO Match
69/100

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Lock 'n Load: Heroes of the Blitzkrieg(2009)

★ 7.92 playersWeight 3.1
ISO Match
69/100

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The Russian Campaign: 4th Edition(2003)

★ 7.72 playersWeight 2.9
ISO Match
69/100

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