Game Mechanics

Actions
Boardgames

Players take specific actions each turn, which define their available choices and strategy.

Area Majority / Influence
Boardgames

Players compete for control of different areas, often gaining rewards for majority control.

Collections
Boardgames

Players collect sets of items to score points.

Combat Resolution
Boardgames

A system to resolve fights, often involving dice or cards.

Cooperative Game
Boardgames

Players work together to achieve a shared objective.

Deck, Bag, and Pool Building
Boardgames

Players build and refine a collection of cards, tokens, or dice to improve performance.

Dice Rolling
Boardgames

Players roll dice to determine the outcome of actions or events.

Drafting
Boardgames

Players select cards or resources from a limited pool.

Dynamic Turn Order
Boardgames

Engine Building
Boardgames

Players create a system that generates increasing benefits over time.

Hand Management
Boardgames

Players optimize their cards for the best use.

Hidden Information
Boardgames

Market, Bidding and Trading
Boardgames

Players bid resources or currency to acquire items or advantages.

Modular
Boardgames

The board is made of interchangeable pieces, changing each play.

Movement
Boardgames

Narrative
Boardgames

Negotiation and voting
Boardgames

Players make deals or form alliances.

Network and Route Building
Boardgames

Players create routes between locations.

Pencil
Boardgames

Player Powers
Boardgames

Each player has unique abilities or advantages.

Race
Boardgames

Players compete to be the first to achieve a specific goal.

Simulation
Boardgames

A game that mimics real-world processes or systems.

Solo / Solitaire Game
Boardgames

Designed for single-player play.

Voting
Boardgames

Players make decisions collectively through a vote.

Worker Placement
Boardgames

Players assign workers to available spaces to perform specific actions.