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Madoshi(2021)

★ 7.2 BGG1–2 players15 minWeight 1.50
MatchingPattern Recognition

Games like Madoshi

Looking for games like Madoshi? It's a duel in the truest sense, every decision weighed against a single opponent across the table. 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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66/100

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★ 8.62 players15 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
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Pelican Cove(2011)

★ 6.71–5 playersWeight 1.8
ISO Match
64/100

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Peach Snaps(2019)

★ 6.22–8 players10 minWeight 1.0
ISO Match
64/100

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Yamma(2024)

★ 7.02 players15 minWeight 1.8
ISO Match
64/100

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The Stars Align(2018)

★ 6.92 players15 minWeight 1.0
ISO Match
63/100

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Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock(2013)

★ 6.41–5 playersWeight 1.4
ISO Match
63/100

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5er Finden(2019)

★ 6.41–4 playersWeight 1.3
ISO Match
63/100

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Pakal(2020)

★ 7.02–4 playersWeight 1.2
ISO Match
63/100

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Catchphrase(1974)

★ 6.22–4 players20 minWeight 1.0
ISO Match
63/100

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Katamino(1992)

★ 6.51–2 playersWeight 1.8
ISO Match
63/100

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Swish Jr.(2013)

★ 6.32–6 players15 minWeight 1.0
ISO Match
62/100

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