Ivor the Engine(2014)
Games like Ivor the Engine
Looking for games like Ivor the Engine? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on the squeeze of wringing the most out of a limited hand. 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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12 Thieves(2006)
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7th Sea Collectible Card Game(1998)
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Dracula: Walpurgis Night(2022)
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Rome: Imperium, Circus Maximus, Hannibal vs Rome(2001)
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Plunder(2004)
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