SEED GAME#15571 BGG all-time

Shadows of Macao(2019)

★ 6.3 BGG2–4 players30 minWeight 1.60
ContractsOpen Drafting

Games like Shadows of Macao

Looking for games like Shadows of Macao? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn. 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

12 recommendations · scored by ISO

Gelato Mio(2019)

★ 8.02–4 players15 minWeight 1.6
ISO Match
70/100

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ContractsOpen DraftingSet Collection

Vivarium(2022)

★ 7.02–4 playersWeight 1.9
ISO Match
70/100

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ContractsOpen DraftingSet Collection

Brew Crafters: Travel Card Game(2014)

★ 6.32–4 playersWeight 1.4
ISO Match
69/100

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ContractsHand ManagementOpen Drafting

Sunny Day Sardines(2022)

★ 6.62–4 playersWeight 1.6
ISO Match
69/100

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ContractsOpen DraftingSet Collection

Chai(2019)

★ 6.71–5 playersWeight 1.7
ISO Match
69/100

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ContractsOpen DraftingSet Collection

Super(2026)

★ 6.12–4 players30 minWeight 1.5
ISO Match
68/100

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ContractsOpen DraftingRace

Splendor Duel(2022)

★ 7.92 players30 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
67/100

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ContractsOpen DraftingRace

Gizmos(2018)

★ 7.42–4 players40 minWeight 2.1
ISO Match
67/100

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Action QueueContractsOpen Drafting

Wingspan Pocket(2026)

★ 7.91–5 players25 minWeight 1.9
ISO Match
67/100

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Hand ManagementOpen Drafting

Point Salad(2019)

★ 7.12–6 players15 minWeight 1.1
ISO Match
66/100

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ContractsEnd Game BonusesOpen Drafting

Downtown Farmers Market(2022)

★ 7.22–4 playersWeight 1.4
ISO Match
66/100

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ContractsOpen DraftingTile Placement

Splendor(2014)

★ 7.42–4 players30 minWeight 1.8
ISO Match
66/100

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ContractsOpen DraftingRace

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