Tales of the Arabian Nights(1985)
Games like Tales of the Arabian Nights
Looking for games like Tales of the Arabian Nights? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on asymmetric powers that make your side play unlike any other. 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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Tales of the Arabian Nights: 40th Anniversary(2026)
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FateFlip: By Royal Decree(2025)
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Eila and Something Shiny(2021)
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Above and Below(2015)
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Prophecy(2002)
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Sea of Legends(2021)
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Tales of the Arabian Nights(2009)
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Star Wars: Outer Rim(2019)
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Return of the Heroes(2003)
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Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated(2019)
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Cave Troll(2002)
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Warcry – Red Harvest(2021)
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