Top 10 Abstract Games

My top 10 Abstract Games. No need for theme if you give me some great gameplay!
0:00 Intro
1:45 Abstract vs Abstract Strategy
3:10 Honorable Mentions
3:50 10
5:28 9
7:02 8
8:35 7
9:55 6
11:42 5
12:55 4
14:17 3
15:20 2
16:50 1
18:40 Your Thoughts?

[@Amadre278]

I’m also a huge fan of abstracts.
Gipf series is all really good, and games by Dieter Stein deserve a lot more attention, too-they are on par with the Gipf series. Fendo, Tintas, Urbino… outstanding abstract strategy with beautiful wooden components to boot.
Hive continues to be a favorite, especially with the expansion pieces. Opens the game up a ton.
Home Worlds is an odd one that is super thinky with a light rule set.
Shobu, Tak, Santorini… the list can go on.

[@almarpa]

My number 1 abstract game is Santorini.

[@hanslamal5632]

My number one and two are Hive and Santorini

[@lightningmonkey706]

I’d be interested to see the next top 15 entries!

[@derickkopff1314]

Fun list. I love Yinsh!

[@ollieb2520]

Shane, thumbs up for YINSH, completely agree.

[@daveflynn3397]

Warchest and Mandala are so good!

[@sharonlee9285]

Love Noctiluca! Played it close to 130 times 🙂

[@mar45mar45]

Dragon Castle is a gem. Nice ( Family ) game with 2, 3 or 4 players

[@brucebush5744]

Yinsh is a very strong choice - I can never work out if it or Tzaar is my favourite.
For games that are a bit simpler and more approachable for people put off games that look too similar to chess, Great Plains and Donuts are fun options.

[@Amadre278]

Tzaar is excellent. My favorite of the five I’ve played in the series.

[@boeta9778]

I see, Pathogen still become hidden gem to almosy anyone best abstract game

[@TheBoardMeeting]

Honestly have never heard of it. Will definitely check it out.

[@ThomasHelms]

If you like Onitama, I highly recommend Cairn.

[@devonsmith5113]

Have you played any other games in the gipf series?