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It Was This Big(2020)
Games like It Was This Big
Looking for games like It Was This Big? It lives on the energy of a full, loud table and quick rounds — built on deciding how far to press before it all comes apart. 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.
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Clear the Dungeon(2019)
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Desolate(2018)
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Cursed!?(2023)
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A Nice Cuppa(2024)
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Snooker Solitaire(2016)
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The Treasure of Isla Tortuga(2016)
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Tin Realm(2024)
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Tides(2021)
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Dice Pyramid(2023)
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