The Patrons of Venice(2004)
Games like The Patrons of Venice
Looking for games like The Patrons of Venice? 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.
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Hameln(2006)
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De Poorters van Nieuwstad(2013)
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Black Hills(2016)
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Battleground Fantasy Warfare: Orc Army(2005)
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Stargrunt II(1996)
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Dirtside II(1993)
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Omega Centauri(2014)
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Tomorrow's War (Second Edition)(2011)
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Upon a Salty Ocean(2011)
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15 Dias: The Spanish Golden Age(2014)
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H2Olland(2005)
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Battleground Fantasy Warfare: Undead Army(2005)
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