Knockabout(2001)
Games like Knockabout
Looking for games like Knockabout? It's a duel in the truest sense, every decision weighed against a single opponent across the table — built on pushing your luck against the roll. 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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Axis & Allies: War at Sea(2007)
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Devil's Run: Route 666(2016)
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LOKA: A Game of Elemental Strategy(2013)
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Time Arena(2017)
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Ninja All-Stars(2015)
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Thieves(2018)
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Chute(2019)
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Dejarik(2014)
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Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition(2022)
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Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition – Season 2(2024)
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