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King of the Hill

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

Definition

From BoardGameGeek

Games with a king of the hill mechanism reward players with points or other advantages for occupying a special position on the board. How long can you hold your ground?

Top games using this mechanism

By BGG bayes rating, top 50.

GameYearRatingWtTime
Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition#720178.224.4480m
Scythe#2620167.953.5115m
Inis#12420167.532.990m
King of Tokyo#49020117.011.530m
Small World Underground#64320116.882.690m
Nexus Ops#69520056.852.290m
Rhino Hero: Super Battle#91320176.701.120m
King of New York#99820146.651.940m
Mountain Goats#152520106.421.220m
Aristeia!#198220176.273.090m
Bios: Genesis#238720166.164.4120m
VivaJava: The Coffee Game: The Dice Game#318820146.001.840m
King's Road#535820175.751.730m
The Ares Project#555520115.743.360m
Bohemian Villages#638820165.691.930m
Zeus on the Loose#686320065.671.115m
Warmachine: High Command#872820135.612.360m
Neon Gods#1141120185.572.4120m

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