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Grid Coverage
OpenGames using
26
Median complexity
1.84
0–5
Median rating
6.41
bayes
Tabletop fit
0.825
weight-controlled
Definition
From BoardGameGeek
A family of mechanisms in which players cover a grid or fill a space using a variety of shapes, such as Components: Polyominoes. This includes the coverage of areas defined (by shape or color) on the board itself with pieces or tiles.
Top games using this mechanism
By BGG bayes rating, top 50.
| Game | Year | Rating | Wt | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Nova#2 | 2021 | 8.35 | 3.8 | 150m |
| The Castles of Burgundy#15 | 2011 | 8.03 | 3.0 | 90m |
| A Feast for Odin#27 | 2016 | 7.94 | 3.9 | 120m |
| Azul#96 | 2017 | 7.61 | 1.8 | 45m |
| Teotihuacan: City of Gods#109 | 2018 | 7.57 | 3.8 | 120m |
| Patchwork#146 | 2014 | 7.47 | 1.6 | 30m |
| Cartographers#180 | 2019 | 7.39 | 1.9 | 45m |
| Sagrada#224 | 2017 | 7.33 | 1.9 | 45m |
| The Princes of Florence#302 | 2000 | 7.20 | 3.2 | 100m |
| Galaxy Trucker#315 | 2007 | 7.18 | 2.3 | 60m |
| Bunny Kingdom#382 | 2017 | 7.11 | 2.3 | 60m |
| Heaven & Ale#387 | 2017 | 7.10 | 3.2 | 90m |
| Bärenpark#419 | 2017 | 7.07 | 1.7 | 45m |
| Antiquity#433 | 2004 | 7.06 | 4.3 | 180m |
| Tiny Towns#521 | 2019 | 6.98 | 2.1 | 60m |
| Amerigo#604 | 2013 | 6.91 | 3.0 | 90m |
| In the Hall of the Mountain King#696 | 2019 | 6.85 | 2.9 | 90m |
| Silver & Gold#749 | 2019 | 6.80 | 1.2 | 20m |
| Myrmes#868 | 2012 | 6.72 | 3.5 | 120m |
| Blokus#894 | 2000 | 6.71 | 1.7 | 30m |
| Cottage Garden#1219 | 2016 | 6.54 | 1.9 | 60m |
| Encore!#1330 | 2016 | 6.50 | 1.2 | 20m |
| Blueprints#1449 | 2013 | 6.45 | 1.7 | 30m |
| Cleopatra and the Society of Architects#1464 | 2006 | 6.44 | 2.3 | 60m |
| Blokus Duo#1470 | 2005 | 6.44 | 1.7 | 20m |
| Copenhagen#1528 | 2019 | 6.42 | 1.7 | 40m |
| Ubongo#1534 | 2003 | 6.41 | 1.5 | 25m |
| Medina#1565 | 2001 | 6.40 | 2.8 | 60m |
| Medina (Second Edition)#1656 | 2014 | 6.37 | 2.4 | 60m |
| Blokus Trigon#1868 | 2006 | 6.30 | 1.9 | 20m |
| Indian Summer#1909 | 2017 | 6.29 | 2.2 | 60m |
| Ubongo 3D#2076 | 2009 | 6.24 | 1.9 | 30m |
| Spring Meadow#2353 | 2018 | 6.16 | 1.8 | 60m |
| Second Chance#2919 | 2019 | 6.05 | 1.1 | 15m |
| Forbidden Sky#3092 | 2018 | 6.01 | 2.5 | 60m |
| Gemblo#3167 | 2003 | 6.00 | 1.8 | 30m |
| Patchwork Express#3372 | 2018 | 5.97 | 1.6 | 10m |
| Subdivision#4275 | 2014 | 5.85 | 2.3 | 45m |
| The Game of 49#4593 | 2014 | 5.82 | 1.6 | 45m |
| Brikks#5333 | 2018 | 5.76 | 1.6 | 30m |
| Crash Tackle Rugby Board Game#8150 | 2001 | 5.63 | 2.5 | 160m |
| GembloQ#14758 | 2014 | 5.54 | 1.3 | 30m |
| Pencil Park#15632 | 2017 | 5.53 | 1.8 | 20m |
| Horticulture Master#22393 | 2018 | 5.51 | 2.0 | 60m |
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