Track Movement
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Pieces are moved along a linear track (not necessarily straight - it may turn, curve or loop).
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 |
| Great Western Trail#20 | 2016 | 7.98 | 3.7 | 150m |
| 7 Wonders Duel#24 | 2015 | 7.95 | 2.2 | 30m |
| Lost Ruins of Arnak#30 | 2020 | 7.92 | 2.9 | 120m |
| Heat: Pedal to the Metal#47 | 2022 | 7.79 | 2.2 | 60m |
| Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar#72 | 2012 | 7.68 | 3.7 | 90m |
| Quacks#78 | 2018 | 7.67 | 1.9 | 45m |
| Teotihuacan: City of Gods#109 | 2018 | 7.57 | 3.8 | 120m |
| Galactic Cruise#125 | 2025 | 7.53 | 4.0 | 150m |
| Architects of the West Kingdom#130 | 2018 | 7.51 | 2.8 | 80m |
| Vinhos: Deluxe Edition#154 | 2016 | 7.45 | 4.0 | 180m |
| Rajas of the Ganges#166 | 2017 | 7.41 | 2.9 | 75m |
| Camel Up (Second Edition)#265 | 2018 | 7.25 | 1.5 | 45m |
| Flamme Rouge#288 | 2016 | 7.22 | 1.7 | 45m |
| Galaxy Trucker#315 | 2007 | 7.18 | 2.3 | 60m |
| Lewis & Clark: The Expedition#331 | 2013 | 7.17 | 3.3 | 120m |
| The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire#366 | 2016 | 7.12 | 3.0 | 120m |
| Heaven & Ale#387 | 2017 | 7.10 | 3.2 | 90m |
| IKI#472 | 2015 | 7.02 | 3.1 | 90m |
| Downforce#509 | 2017 | 6.99 | 1.7 | 40m |
| Magical Athlete#529 | 2025 | 6.97 | 1.1 | 30m |
| Glen More#580 | 2010 | 6.94 | 2.7 | 60m |
| Camel Up#640 | 2014 | 6.88 | 1.5 | 30m |
| Jamaica#642 | 2007 | 6.88 | 1.7 | 60m |
| Can't Stop#767 | 1980 | 6.79 | 1.1 | 30m |
| Tokaido#837 | 2012 | 6.74 | 1.7 | 45m |
| Steampunk Rally#910 | 2015 | 6.70 | 2.6 | 60m |
| Luxor#1019 | 2018 | 6.64 | 1.9 | 45m |
| Thunder Alley#1154 | 2014 | 6.57 | 2.4 | 90m |
| Odin's Ravens (Second Edition)#1433 | 2016 | 6.45 | 1.2 | 30m |
| Mountain Goats#1525 | 2010 | 6.42 | 1.2 | 20m |
| Santiago de Cuba#1562 | 2011 | 6.41 | 2.1 | 75m |
| Cartagena#1577 | 2000 | 6.40 | 1.6 | 45m |
| Backgammon#1643 | -3000 | 6.38 | 2.0 | 30m |
| Murano#1741 | 2014 | 6.34 | 2.7 | 75m |
| Gravwell: Escape from the 9th Dimension#1807 | 2013 | 6.32 | 1.7 | 45m |
| Carolus Magnus#1814 | 2000 | 6.31 | 2.6 | 60m |
| Traders of Osaka#1908 | 2006 | 6.29 | 2.0 | 30m |
| Ave Caesar#1937 | 1989 | 6.28 | 1.4 | 30m |
| Patchistory#2038 | 2013 | 6.25 | 3.8 | 120m |
| Carcassonne: Amazonas#2051 | 2016 | 6.24 | 1.9 | 35m |
| Odin's Ravens#2238 | 2002 | 6.20 | 1.7 | 30m |
| Keltis#2325 | 2008 | 6.17 | 1.6 | 30m |
| Royal Visit#2338 | 2006 | 6.17 | 1.7 | 30m |
| Race! Formula 90#2532 | 2013 | 6.13 | 3.6 | 270m |
| Heimlich & Co.#2603 | 1984 | 6.11 | 1.5 | 30m |
| Monza#2670 | 2000 | 6.09 | 1.0 | 15m |
| Shadowrift#2739 | 2012 | 6.08 | 2.7 | 120m |
| City of the Living#2975 | 2013 | 6.04 | 2.5 | 60m |
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Related deep dives
Long-form design analysis on games using this mechanism.
Great Western Trail
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