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"Crunchy" games are for those who desire a challenge; something meaty; something you can really sink your teeth into. The term originates from games which require number-crunching to win, but now it's used to describe any games with more complex mechanics and heavy strategy. Only games with a complexity rating of 2.5/5 or higher (as rated by Board Game Geek) are found here. Warning, these games are for players who aren't afraid of reading rules and organizing pieces!
Designed by Germán P. Millán Ages 12+ 1-4 players 120 minute playtime 3.71/5 complexity Hand Management, Set Collection, Worker Placement with Dice Workers
Imperium: Legends Ages 14+ 1-4 players 60-120 minute playtime 3.64/5 complexity
Designed by Cole Wehrle Ages 10+ 1-6 players 45-150 min playtime 4.07/5 complexity Political; Action Points; Area Majority / Influence; Dice Rolling; Hand Management; Negotiation; Drafting; Scenario / Campaign Game; Storytelling; Variable Set-u
Designed by Rolf Sagel & André Spil Ages 12+ 2-5 Players 120-150 Minute Playtime 4.29/5 Complexity Economic; Industry / Manufacturing; Territory Building; Action Points; Area Majority / Influence; Contracts
Designed by Vital Lacerda Ages 14+ 1-4 players 60-150 minute playtime 4.35/5 complexity Economic, Industry / Manufacturing, Action Points, Hand Management, Variable Phase Order, Worker Placement
Too Many Bones Ages 12+ 1-4 players 60-120 minute playtime 3.84/5 complexity
Zombicide 2nd Edition Season 1 Ages 14+ 1-6 Players 60 Minute Playtime 2.54/5 Complexity
Designed by Vital Lacerda Ages 14+ 1-4 players 80-150 minute playtime 4.65/5 complexity Economic; Space Exploration; Territory Building; Drafting; Contracts; End Game Bonuses; Income; Tech Trees; Tile Placement; Variable Order; Worker Placement
Vinhos Deluxe Edition Ages 12+ 2-4 players 90-180 minute playtime 4.05/5 complexity
Escape Plan Ages 14+ 1-5 players 60-120 minute playtime 3.67/5 complexity
Robinson Crusoe: 2nd Edition Ages 14+ 1-4 players 60-120 minute playtime 3.78/5 complexity
Black Angel Ages 12+ 1-4 Players 60-120 Minute Playtime 3.82/5 Complexity
Age of Steam: Deluxe Edition Ages 10+ 1-6 players 120 minute playtime 3.90/5 complexity
Excavation Earth Ages 14+ 1-4 players 30 minutes per player 3.65/5 complexity
Brass: Birmingham Ages 14+ 2-4 players 60-120 minute playtime 3.92/5 complexity
Imperial Struggle Ages 14+ 2 players 120-240 minute playtime 3.91/5 complexity
Twilight Struggle Ages 14+ 2 players 120-180 minute playtime 3.58/5 complexity
Viscounts of the West Kingdom Ages 12+ 1-6 players 60-90 minute playtime 3.44/5 complexity
Twantinsuyu Ages 14+ 1-4 players 60-120 minute playtime 4.05/5 complexity
Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun Ages 14+ 1-4 players 60-120 minute playtime 4.01/5 complexity
Dinosaur Island Ages 10+ 2-4 players 60-120 minute playtime 3.04/5 complexity
Underwater Cities Ages 14+ 1-4 players 40 minutes/player 3.59/5 complexity
Brass: Lancashire Ages 14+ 2-4 players 60-120 minute playtime 3.86/5 complexity
Designed by Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Peter Olotka Ages 14+ 2-6 players 120+ minute playtime 3.97/5 complexity Bluffing; Battling; Area Majority/Influence; Auction/Bidding; Political; Take That; Variable Player Powers