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Tales of the Arabian Nights(1985)

★ 7.0 BGG1–6 playersWeight 2.42
Narrative Choice / ParagraphPoint to Point MovementStorytelling

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.

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

12 recommendations · scored by ISO

Tales of the Arabian Nights: 40th Anniversary(2026)

★ 8.11–6 players120 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
70/100

Shares Narrative Choice / Paragraph + 2 more

Dice RollingNarrative Choice / ParagraphPoint to Point Movement

FateFlip: By Royal Decree(2025)

★ 7.31–99 players35 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Narrative Choice / Paragraph + 2 more

Narrative Choice / ParagraphSolo / Solitaire GameStorytelling

Eila and Something Shiny(2021)

★ 7.91 players30 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
65/100

Shares Narrative Choice / Paragraph + 1 more

Narrative Choice / ParagraphScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSolo / Solitaire Game

Above and Below(2015)

★ 7.32–4 players90 minWeight 2.5
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Narrative Choice / Paragraph + 2 more

Action PointsDice RollingNarrative Choice / Paragraph

Prophecy(2002)

★ 6.72–5 playersWeight 2.6
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Point to Point Movement + 1 more

Dice RollingOpen DraftingPoint to Point Movement

Sea of Legends(2021)

★ 7.51–5 playersWeight 2.8
ISO Match
62/100

Shares Narrative Choice / Paragraph + 1 more

Dice RollingDie Icon ResolutionNarrative Choice / Paragraph

Tales of the Arabian Nights(2009)

★ 7.22–6 players120 minWeight 2.2
ISO Match
60/100

Shares Narrative Choice / Paragraph + 3 more

ContractsDice RollingDie Icon Resolution

Star Wars: Outer Rim(2019)

★ 7.81–4 players120 minWeight 2.6
ISO Match
60/100

Shares Narrative Choice / Paragraph + 3 more

Dice RollingDie Icon ResolutionModular Board

Return of the Heroes(2003)

★ 6.51–4 playersWeight 2.4
ISO Match
60/100

Shares Point to Point Movement + 1 more

Dice RollingModular BoardPick-up and Deliver

Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated(2019)

★ 8.52–4 players90 minWeight 2.7
ISO Match
60/100

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Deck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDelayed PurchaseEnd Game Bonuses

Cave Troll(2002)

★ 6.42–4 playersWeight 2.0
ISO Match
60/100

Shares Point to Point Movement + 1 more

Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceHand Management

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Warcry – Red Harvest(2021)

★ 8.62–4 players60 minWeight 2.5
ISO Match
59/100

Shares Storytelling + 1 more

Dice RollingStorytellingVariable Player Powers

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