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Chaining
OpenGames using
9
Median complexity
2.04
0–5
Median rating
6.78
bayes
Tabletop fit
1.055
weight-controlled
Definition
From BoardGameGeek
Pieces are stationary but are built out in chains. This can give a dynamic sense of motion to the game, even though the pieces do not move.
Top games using this mechanism
By BGG bayes rating, top 50.
| Game | Year | Rating | Wt | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass: Birmingham#1 | 2018 | 8.39 | 3.9 | 120m |
| Brass: Lancashire#23 | 2007 | 7.96 | 3.8 | 120m |
| Terra Mystica#35 | 2012 | 7.86 | 4.0 | 150m |
| Harmonies#57 | 2024 | 7.75 | 2.0 | 45m |
| Endeavor: Deep Sea#83 | 2024 | 7.65 | 2.9 | 120m |
| Azul#96 | 2017 | 7.61 | 1.8 | 45m |
| Tigris & Euphrates#131 | 1997 | 7.51 | 3.5 | 120m |
| Pandemic#171 | 2008 | 7.40 | 2.4 | 45m |
| Go#235 | -2200 | 7.30 | 3.9 | 180m |
| Through the Desert#537 | 1998 | 6.97 | 2.2 | 45m |
| Catan#616 | 1995 | 6.90 | 2.3 | 120m |
| Kingdom Builder#779 | 2011 | 6.78 | 2.1 | 45m |
| Taluva#784 | 2006 | 6.78 | 2.2 | 45m |
| Blokus#894 | 2000 | 6.71 | 1.7 | 30m |
| Blue Lagoon#906 | 2018 | 6.70 | 2.0 | 45m |
| Stephenson's Rocket#1735 | 1999 | 6.34 | 3.0 | 60m |
| Fjords#2083 | 2005 | 6.24 | 1.7 | 30m |
| Quartermaster General: 1914#2283 | 2016 | 6.19 | 2.7 | 120m |
| SNCF: France & Germany#2305 | 2010 | 6.18 | 1.8 | 30m |
| Spectaculum#4607 | 2012 | 5.82 | 1.8 | 45m |
| Hex#4675 | 1942 | 5.81 | 3.0 | 20m |
| Alexandros#6173 | 2003 | 5.70 | 2.4 | 45m |
| Brass: Pittsburgh#6553 | 2027 | 5.69 | 3.8 | — |
| Lazer Ryderz#6968 | 2017 | 5.67 | 1.4 | 60m |
| Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs#9756 | 1985 | 5.59 | 1.2 | 60m |
| Rolling Bandits#15999 | 2018 | 5.53 | 1.3 | 30m |
| Gonnect#18734 | 2000 | 5.52 | 3.5 | — |
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