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Induction

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Games using
Median complexity
0–5
Median rating
bayes
Tabletop fit
weight-controlled

Definition

From BoardGameGeek

Players are attempting to determine the rules governing a situation. In a typical induction games, a game master creates a hidden rule. Players then create patterns and are advised by the game master whether they match the rule or not.

Top games using this mechanism

By BGG bayes rating, top 50.

GameYearRatingWtTime
Zendo#133620016.492.560m
Visitor in Blackwood Grove#714520185.661.415m
Eleusis#717519565.662.920m
Ultimate Mastermind#917019725.602.310m
Ice and the Sky#1462220155.541.720m
Haggle#1718019635.532.1300m
Genius Rules#2156319875.511.010m
Mao#2393005.511.960m
The 3 Commandments#2626420085.501.645m

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