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The Key: Royal Star Casino Burglary(2022)

★ 6.7 BGG1–4 players20 minWeight 2.33
DeductionOpen DraftingReal-Time

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Looking for games like The Key: Royal Star Casino Burglary? 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

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The Key: Escape from Strongwall Prison(2022)

★ 7.31–4 players45 minWeight 2.4
ISO Match
85/100

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DeductionOpen DraftingReal-Time
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The Key: Murder at the Oakdale Club(2020)

★ 7.11–4 playersWeight 1.7
ISO Match
80/100

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DeductionOpen DraftingReal-Time
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The Key: Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land(2020)

★ 7.11–4 playersWeight 1.8
ISO Match
68/100

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DeductionReal-TimeSimultaneous Action Selection
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Lux Aeterna(2019)

★ 7.01 playersWeight 2.0
ISO Match
67/100

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Hand ManagementMulti-Use CardsOpen Drafting
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Turing Machine(2022)

★ 7.61–4 players20 minWeight 2.5
ISO Match
66/100

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DeductionPaper-and-PencilSolo / Solitaire Game
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Box One(2020)

★ 7.71 players180 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
65/100

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DeductionMove Through DeckPaper-and-Pencil
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Little Alchemists(2024)

★ 7.82–4 playersWeight 2.2
ISO Match
64/100

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ContractsDeductionHand Management
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Kronologic: Cuzco 1450(2025)

★ 7.71–4 playersWeight 2.6
ISO Match
63/100

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DeductionSolo / Solitaire Game
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Kryptex(2024)

★ 7.21–2 players15 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
63/100

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DeductionSolo / Solitaire Game
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P.I.(2012)

★ 6.72–5 playersWeight 2.2
ISO Match
63/100

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DeductionModular BoardOpen Drafting
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Однажды в Чикаго (Once upon a time in Chicago)(2021)

★ 6.51–6 players60 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
63/100

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DeductionScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSolo / Solitaire Game
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Razorhurst(2020)

★ 8.61 players90 minWeight 2.5
ISO Match
63/100

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DeductionNarrative Choice / ParagraphPush Your Luck
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