Best Heavy Euro Board Games

Brain-burning, high-complexity strategy games for experienced gamers who want the deepest decisions.

Ranked by BoardGameGeek rating, current as of June 2026. We list only games in our verified catalogue.

1. 1

   Brass: Birmingham 2018

   #1 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

   2–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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2. 2

   Ark Nova 2021

   #2 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

   1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+

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3. 3

   Gloomhaven 2017

   #4 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

   1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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4. 4

   Dune: Imperium – Uprising 2023

   #5 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #5 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

   1–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 13+

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5. 5

   Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition 2017

   #7 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #7 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

   3–6 players · ~240 min · Ages 14+

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6. 6

   War of the Ring: Second Edition 2011

   #8 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #8 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.

   2–4 players · ~150 min · Ages 13+

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7. 7

   Star Wars: Rebellion 2016

   #10 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #10 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.

   2–4 players · ~180 min · Ages 14+

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8. 8

   Spirit Island 2017

   #11 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #11 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

   1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 13+

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9. 9

   Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion 2020

   #12 BGG

   A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #12 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

   1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 14+

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10. 10

    Gaia Project 2017

    #13 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #13 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+

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11. 11

    Twilight Struggle 2005

    #14 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #14 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2 players · ~120 min · Ages 13+

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12. 12

    SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 2024

    #15 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #15 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~40 min · Ages 14+

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13. 13

    Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 2015

    #18 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #18 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+

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14. 14

    Frosthaven 2022

    #20 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #20 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+

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15. 15

    Great Western Trail 2016

    #21 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #21 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~75 min · Ages 12+

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16. 16

    Brass: Lancashire 2007

    #22 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #22 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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17. 17

    Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 2020

    #23 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #23 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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18. 18

    A Feast for Odin 2016

    #27 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #27 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+

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19. 19

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game 2016

    #33 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #33 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played customizable title.

    1–2 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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20. 20

    Root 2018

    #34 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #34 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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21. 21

    Terra Mystica 2012

    #36 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #36 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–5 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+

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22. 22

    Too Many Bones 2017

    #37 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #37 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+

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23. 23

    Barrage 2019

    #39 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #39 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+

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24. 24

    Mage Knight Board Game 2011

    #40 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #40 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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25. 25

    Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory 2023

    #41 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #41 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+

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26. 26

    Kanban EV 2020

    #42 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #42 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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27. 27

    Food Chain Magnate 2015

    #51 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #51 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–5 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+

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28. 28

    Underwater Cities 2018

    #52 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #52 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~80 min · Ages 12+

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29. 29

    Pax Pamir: Second Edition 2019

    #53 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #53 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–5 players · ~45 min · Ages 13+

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30. 30

    On Mars 2020

    #58 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #58 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+

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31. 31

    Anachrony 2017

    #61 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #61 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 15+

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32. 32

    Caverna: The Cave Farmers 2013

    #62 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #62 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–7 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+

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33. 33

    Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood 2022

    #63 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #63 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.

    1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 14+

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34. 34

    Agricola 2007

    #64 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #64 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–5 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+

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35. 35

    Lisboa 2017

    #69 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #69 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+

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36. 36

    Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar 2012

    #75 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #75 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 13+

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37. 37

    Le Havre 2008

    #82 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #82 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–5 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+

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38. 38

    The Gallerist 2015

    #84 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #84 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 13+

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39. 39

    Maracaibo 2019

    #90 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #90 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+

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40. 40

    Kingdom Death: Monster 2015

    #96 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #96 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 17+

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    Fields of Arle 2014

    #103 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #103 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–2 players · ~60 min · Ages 13+

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42. 42

    Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy 2011

    #105 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #105 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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    Teotihuacan: City of Gods 2018

    #110 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #110 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+

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44. 44

    Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization 2006

    #119 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #119 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 12+

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    Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island 2012

    #120 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #120 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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46. 46

    Trickerion: Legends of Illusion 2015

    #122 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #122 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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47. 47

    Nucleum 2023

    #136 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #136 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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48. 48

    Age of Steam 2002

    #139 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #139 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 13+

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49. 49

    Caylus 2005

    #140 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #140 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–5 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+

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50. 50

    Trajan 2011

    #149 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #149 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+

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51. 51

    Twilight Imperium: Third Edition 2005

    #151 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #151 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    3–6 players · ~180 min · Ages 14+

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52. 52

    Civolution 2024

    #172 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #172 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+

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53. 53

    John Company: Second Edition 2022

    #215 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #215 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–6 players · ~90 min · Ages 13+

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54. 54

    A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) 2011

    #237 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #237 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    3–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+

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55. 55

    Ora et Labora 2011

    #245 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #245 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 13+

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56. 56

    1830: Railways & Robber Barons 1986

    #312 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #312 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–7 players · ~180 min · Ages 14+

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57. 57

    Oath 2021

    #331 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #331 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 10+

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58. 58

    Sidereal Confluence 2017

    #394 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #394 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    4–9 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+

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59. 59

    Sword & Sorcery: Immortal Souls 2017

    #543 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #543 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.

    1–5 players · ~60 min · Ages 13+

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    Here I Stand 2006

    #545 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #545 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.

    2–6 players · ~180 min · Ages 14+

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    Advanced Squad Leader 1985

    #586 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #586 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.

    2 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+

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62. 62

    Nippon: Zaibatsu 2026

    #607 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #607 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+

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    1846: The Race for the Midwest 2005

    #659 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #659 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    3–5 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+

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    The Old King's Crown 2025

    #717 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #717 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+

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    Squad Leader 1977

    #1029 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1029 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played wargames title.

    2 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+

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    World Order 2026

    #2533 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2533 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    2–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+

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    The Old Prince 1871 2022

    #4779 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4779 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    3–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 12+

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    Revenant 2026

    #9806 BGG

    A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9806 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

    1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+

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    Go c. 2200 BC

    Unranked

    Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, Go is among the oldest games still played in its original form and a pinnacle of abstract strategy.

    2 players · — · Ages —

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    Chess 1475

    Unranked

    Descended from Indian chaturanga (by the 6th century CE), it reached its modern form in Spain c.

    2 players · — · Ages —

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