The Possession(2014)
Games like The Possession
Looking for games like The Possession? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on pushing your luck against the roll and a board that reshapes itself so no two games play alike. 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.
12 recommendations · scored by ISO
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Istanbul: The Dice Game(2017)
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Project Z: The Zombie Miniatures Game(2016)
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Riverside(2021)
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Takara Island(2011)
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Bolt Action: Band of Brothers(2016)
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Catan: Traveler – Compact Edition(2015)
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What A Tanker!(2018)
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Muskets & Tomahawks: Skirmishes in North America during the 18th century(2012)
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Dust Tactics: Core Rulebook(2014)
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