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5
Median complexity
1.37
0–5
Median rating
6.14
bayes
Tabletop fit
0.378
weight-controlled
Definition
From BoardGameGeek
Players must make their next play by matching a feature on the previous play. This is frequently used in shedding games like UNO or Crazy Eights, where number or color/suit need to be matched.
Top games using this mechanism
By BGG bayes rating, top 50.
| Game | Year | Rating | Wt | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.L.A.M.A.#1952 | 2019 | 6.27 | 1.1 | 20m |
| Babel#2161 | 2000 | 6.22 | 2.4 | 60m |
| Silver#2202 | 2019 | 6.21 | 1.8 | 60m |
| Custom Heroes#2473 | 2017 | 6.14 | 1.6 | 45m |
| Tapple#3331 | 2012 | 5.97 | 1.0 | 30m |
| Twin It!#4108 | 2017 | 5.87 | 1.0 | 10m |
| Combo Fighter#4715 | 2019 | 5.81 | 1.5 | 15m |
| My First Castle Panic#4836 | 2019 | 5.80 | 1.1 | 20m |
| Mad Magazine Card Game#14033 | 1979 | 5.54 | 1.1 | 30m |
| WOO#15824 | 2017 | 5.53 | 2.5 | — |
| Manimals: Europa 1#18792 | 2007 | 5.52 | 1.0 | 15m |
| Zogen#22968 | 2018 | 5.51 | 1.7 | 20m |
| Buggo#23649 | 2000 | 5.51 | 1.1 | 10m |
| Swintus 2.0#24514 | 2011 | 5.50 | 1.3 | 20m |
| Gatenkaas#24587 | 2014 | 5.50 | 1.3 | 20m |
| Dominoes#26133 | 1500 | 5.50 | 1.4 | 30m |
| Touché#26145 | 1979 | 5.50 | 1.4 | 30m |
| Smear#27033 | 1999 | 5.49 | 1.2 | 30m |
| Frog Juice#27390 | 1995 | 5.49 | 1.2 | 25m |
| Contack#27391 | 1939 | 5.49 | 1.4 | 10m |
| UNO Attack!#29872 | 1999 | 5.46 | 1.2 | 30m |
| UNO Dare!#29902 | 2014 | 5.45 | 1.0 | 30m |
| Solo#30301 | 1993 | 5.40 | 1.0 | 30m |
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