SEED GAME#18120 BGG all-time

Pentalath(2009)

★ 6.7 BGG2 players20 minWeight 2.00
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Looking for games like Pentalath? 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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Squava(2011)

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67/100

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ISO Match
67/100

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★ 8.01–2 players30 minWeight 1.7
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66/100

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Neutreeko(2001)

★ 5.32 players10 minWeight 1.8
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