The best games where you program movement sequences 2024

Looking for a really good game where you can predefine movement sequences? Then we have just the thing for you: the list of the best programmed motion games 2024.

What are programmed motion games?

Players program their movement simultaneously, then reveal and execute it. This mechanism tends to promote chaos in a game, and benefits those who have a good spatial imagination.

This is a special form of the lining-up-actions/action queue mechanism.

Examples of games where you can predefine movement sequences:

A good example of a programmed movement game is Robo Rally.

List of the best programmed movement games 2024

This list was last updated on October 8, 2024. We compared 120 board games for this list and selected the top 29. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Heat: Pedal to the Metal

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    Heat: Pedal to the Metal is a dynamic and strategic racing board game that simulates the thrill and intricacies of car racing. It offers players a chance to experience the excitement of racing while managing crucial elements like speed, car upgrades, and varying track conditions.

    Nominated for 16 awards and won 7.

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Flamme Rouge

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    Flamme Rouge presents an exhilarating bicycle racing experience where strategy, timing, and tactical decisions are paramount to success. This fast-paced game captures the intensity of a real bike race, offering players a blend of excitement and strategic gameplay.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 2.

    More details for Flamme Rouge
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Flamme Rouge

    • YouTube Review for the game "Flamme Rouge" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Flamme Rouge" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Flamme Rouge" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  3. Colt Express

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    Colt Express is a fast-paced, action-packed board game set in the Wild West, where players take on the roles of bandits attempting to rob a moving train.

    Nominated for 18 awards and won 8.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2015

    More details for Colt Express
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Colt Super Express

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    • 3 - 7 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. Wings of War: Famous Aces

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    Wings of War: Famous Aces is an engaging blend of card and board game mechanics that brings to life aerial combat from World War I. In this game, players take control of iconic WWI airplanes, each represented by a card that doubles as a playing piece. The game stands out for its historical accuracy and the variety of planes, each with unique maneuvering and combat capabilities reflected through different decks of movement and combat cards.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Wings of War: Famous Aces
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. Walk the Plank!

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  7. Quirky Circuits

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  8. RoboRally

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    RoboRally is a dynamic and chaotic racing board game where players control robots in a high-stakes race through a hazardous factory. The game combines strategy, quick thinking, and a bit of luck to create an engaging and often humorous experience.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    More details for RoboRally
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 45 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for RoboRally

    • YouTube Review for the game "RoboRally" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  9. Dive

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Room 25

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    Room 25 is a suspenseful and strategic board game set in a mysterious prison-like facility. Each player is trapped in this labyrinth, where every room has four doors but seemingly no way out. The ultimate goal is to find Room 25, believed to be the escape from this nightmare. However, the twist lies in the fact that not all players may be keen on escaping; some might be guardians of the prison, secretly plotting against the others.

    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. Exceed Fighting System

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    • 2 Players
    • 5 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Exceed Fighting System

    • YouTube Review for the game "Exceed Fighting System" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  12. BattleCON: War of Indines

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 60 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  13. Wings of War: The Dawn of World War II

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  14. Robo Rally

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    Robo Rally is a dynamic and strategic board game where players navigate their robots through a chaotic factory floor, aiming to hit designated checkpoints in sequence amidst a plethora of obstacles and hazards. This high-energy game combines elements of planning, race, and sabotage, making it a thrilling competition of wits and speed.

    More details for Robo Rally
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Lords of Xidit

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    Lords of Xidit is a high-stakes strategy game set in the mythical kingdom of Xidit. Players take on the roles of Idrakys, noble heirs tasked with recruiting soldiers, reclaiming cities, and battling the corrupted creatures unleashed by the Black Southern Host.

    More details for Lords of Xidit
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Lords of Xidit

    • YouTube Review for the game "Lords of Xidit" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  16. VOLT: Robot Battle Arena

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  17. Robot Turtles

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  18. Tiny Turbo Cars

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  19. VOLT

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  20. The Queen's Gambit: The Board Game

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  21. Tiny Epic Mechs

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  22. Asteroyds

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  23. Bomb Squad

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. Jurassic Park: Danger!

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 50 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  25. Epigo

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  26. Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  27. Crazy Karts

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    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. Space Cadets

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    Space Cadets offers an immersive and cooperative gameplay experience where players become officers on the bridge of an interstellar spaceship. With roles ranging from the Helmsman navigating through cosmic hazards to the Engineer managing the ship's power through dominoes, each player's contribution is crucial to the success of the mission. The game uniquely combines physical and mental challenges, including puzzles, tactile tasks, and strategic planning, under the guidance of the Captain who coordinates the team's efforts. Designed for 3-6 players, Space Cadets is a test of teamwork, quick thinking, and adaptability, set against the backdrop of space exploration and adventure.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Space Cadets
    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  29. Chrono Corsairs

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 75 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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