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Spectrum(2022)

★ 7.5 BGG3–8 players15 minWeight 1.00
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Looking for games like Spectrum? It lives on the energy of a full, loud table and quick rounds — 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.

How ISO scores this list:Mechanic overlap 45%·Complexity proximity 35%·Player-count fit 20%·BGG quality multiplier applied

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Jolly Roger: The Game of Piracy & Mutiny(2015)

★ 6.34–10 playersWeight 1.9
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74/100

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Wordariffic(2015)

★ 5.52–6 players20 minWeight 1.3
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74/100

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Pug You!(2018)

★ 2.85–10 players25 minWeight 1.0
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We Didn't Playtest This Either(2009)

★ 5.92–10 playersWeight 1.2
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70/100

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Keep Calm(2015)

★ 5.23–10 players30 minWeight 1.0
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69/100

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That's What She Said Game(2016)

★ 5.34–10 players30 minWeight 1.4
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69/100

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Personally Incorrect(2013)

★ 5.55–10 players20 minWeight 1.0
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67/100

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Twistocity(2016)

★ 8.72–6 players30 minWeight 1.0
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67/100

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Love Letter: Premium Edition(2016)

★ 7.42–8 players20 minWeight 1.3
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67/100

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Once Upon a Time: The Storytelling Card Game(1993)

★ 6.32–6 playersWeight 1.4
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67/100

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