The best grid-movement board games 2024
Looking for a really good grid movement game? Then we have just the thing: The best Grid Movement games 2024.
What are Grid Movement board games?
Grid Movement occurs when game pieces move in many directions on the board in a grid. The grid can be square (as in Chess) or hexagonal (as in Abalone).
In a game there may be many identical pieces (as in Chess or Checkers) or only one (like the bishop in Fresco).
"Grid Movement" means not only "grid" - but also movement
Note that the two related mechanics categories for hexagon-grid and square-grid denote only the type of playing field. Indeed, in some games the pieces are not moved on such a board, but only placed. Therefore, this mechanic complements one of the two "-grid" mechanics by specifically stating that the grid is used for movement purposes.
Top list with the best "Grid Movement" games 2024
The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition
The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition revitalizes Stefan Feld's classic strategy game for 1-4 players, where participants embody aristocrats managing their princedoms. This special edition, a collaboration between Ravensburger and Awaken Realms, elevates the game with a full art redesign, premium materials, and enhanced components, offering a luxurious playing experience as players build their settlements, castles, and engage in trade.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition- 1 - 4 Players
- 70 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
The Quest for El Dorado
The Quest for El Dorado is a strategic and adventurous board game that immerses players in the exciting journey of discovering the legendary city of gold, El Dorado. Set in the lush South American jungles, this game combines deck-building and racing elements, challenging players to be both cunning and quick.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017
More details for The Quest for El Dorado- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for The Quest for El Dorado
Outfoxed!
Outfoxed! invites you into a whimsical detective chase after Mrs. Plumpert's missing prized pot pie. It's a cooperative game where players work together to gather clues, eliminate suspects, and catch the cunning fox before it escapes. The game introduces a unique evidence scanner mechanism that adds a fun twist to deducing the thief among a lineup of potential foxes.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
More details for Outfoxed!- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Onitama
Immerse yourself in the world of Onitama, a dynamic two-player abstract game offering perfect information and a randomized starting setup on a 5x5 board. Both participants begin the game with five pawns each, strategically placing the main pawn at the board's center.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.
More details for Onitama- 2 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Santorini
Santorini is a beautifully re-imagined strategy game that combines abstract elements with accessible gameplay, suitable for a wide range of players.
Nominated for 7 awards.
More details for Santorini- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Karuba
Karuba is a tile-laying race game that combines strategy with a touch of luck, as players navigate their explorers through a dense jungle to reach temples and collect treasures. Each player's decision-making skills are put to the test as they create paths and vie to be the first to explore the riches of Karuba.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2016
More details for Karuba- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is a thrilling and competitive board game where players aim to evacuate their pieces from a sinking island. The game is known for its intense gameplay and strategic decisions.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Survive: Escape from Atlantis!- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
War Chest
War Chest is a distinctive bag-building war game that requires players to skillfully manage their army both on and off the battlefield.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for War Chest- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for War Chest
Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box
- 1 - 6 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box
Escape: The Curse of the Temple
Escape: The Curse of the Temple is a cooperative, real-time board game that offers an exhilarating and unique gaming experience. The game's theme centers around players working together to escape a cursed temple before it collapses.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 1.
More details for Escape: The Curse of the Temple- 1 - 5 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Escape: The Curse of the Temple
Captain Sonar
Embark on an adrenaline-pumping undersea adventure with Captain Sonar, a board game that plunges you into the heart of intense submarine warfare. In this gripping scenario, every move and decision can be the difference between victory and defeat. Form a skilled crew aboard a cutting-edge submarine as you strive to locate and eliminate an enemy sub before they do the same to you. The underwater battlefield is unforgiving, and effective communication and coordination are paramount for success.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.
More details for Captain Sonar- 2 - 8 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Captain Sonar
Feed the Kraken
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Feed the Kraken- 5 - 11 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
The Magic Labyrinth
The Magic Labyrinth is an enchanting board game that tests players’ memory and skill as they navigate through a tricky maze. Designed for younger players, this game casts participants as little magician apprentices who must recover lost magical objects from within their master’s labyrinth. The catch? The walls of the maze are invisible, and players must rely on their memory and careful maneuvering to avoid them.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2009
More details for The Magic Labyrinth- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
boop.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for boop.- 2 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Memoir '44
Memoir '44 is a historical board game that recreates some of the most iconic battles of World War II, allowing players to engage in strategic warfare with a focus on simplicity and historical accuracy.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Memoir '44- 2 - 8 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Istanbul: Big Box
Istanbul: Big Box consolidates the captivating experience of the original Istanbul board game and its expansions into a comprehensive package, inviting players to immerse themselves in the bustling activity of a bazaar. This all-encompassing edition not only streamlines the game collection process but also enhances the gameplay experience with a variety of new options and strategies brought by the expansions Mocha & Baksheesh and Letters & Seals. The addition of the Istanbul: Caravan Leader Mini Expansion further enriches the game, albeit in a more compact form.
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More details for Istanbul: Big Box- 2 - 5 Players
- 40 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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Takenoko
Takenoko is a charming board game set in the Japanese Imperial court, revolving around the care of a giant panda gifted by the Chinese Emperor. Players, as court members, are tasked with managing a bamboo garden for the panda.
Nominated for 17 awards and won 7.
More details for Takenoko- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Takenoko
Summoner Wars (Second Edition)
Summoner Wars (Second Edition) revitalizes the classic tactical dueling card game with new art, streamlined rules, and an expandable game system. Players take on the roles of summoners, commanding unique factions in a strategic battle to dominate the war-torn planet of Itharia. This edition not only updates fan-favorite factions but also introduces new ones to the fray, ensuring fresh and engaging gameplay for newcomers and veterans alike.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Summoner Wars (Second Edition)- 2 Players
- 40 - 60 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Medium difficulty
The Downfall of Pompeii
The Downfall of Pompeii is a thematic and tactical board game that transports players to the ancient city of Pompeii, just before and during its catastrophic destruction by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The game combines strategic planning with an element of luck, as players attempt to save as many of their pieces as possible from the disaster.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
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More details for The Downfall of Pompeii- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Nominated for 1 award.
More details for The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temples- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temples
Hey, That's My Fish!
Embark on a frigid escapade with Hey, That's My Fish! as players compete to secure the most fish using their waddle of penguins. Each turn unfolds a strategic journey as players guide their penguins in a straight line across hex-shaped ice tiles, each adorned with 1, 2, or 3 fish.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 1.
More details for Hey, That's My Fish!- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Hey, That's My Fish!
Magic Maze
Magic Maze presents an unconventional and exhilarating cooperative gaming experience where players embody a mage, a warrior, an elf, and a dwarf. Stripped of their possessions, this diverse group embarks on a unique adventure: robbing the local Magic Maze shopping mall to gather equipment for their next quest.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017
More details for Magic Maze- 1 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Magic Maze
SHŌBU
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for SHŌBU- 2 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Project: ELITE
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Project: ELITE- 1 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Qawale
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Qawale- 2 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Raptor is an engaging, card-driven board game that offers a blend of tactical maneuvers and strategic planning, set in a thrilling scenario where science clashes with nature.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Raptor- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Raptor
Burgle Bros.
Burgle Bros. is a cooperative heist game where 1 to 4 players team up as a crew of burglars attempting to pull off a daring robbery in a highly secure, multi-level building.
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Burgle Bros.- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Istanbul
Istanbul is a strategic board game set in the bustling environment of Istanbul's grand bazaar, where players compete as merchants trying to outmaneuver their rivals to collect precious rubies.
Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014
More details for Istanbul- 2 - 5 Players
- 40 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Istanbul
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone adventure game that serves as a prequel to the highly acclaimed Gloomhaven. It's designed to be more accessible to a broader audience, with streamlined rules and an integrated tutorial.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 5.
More details for Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
Hive
Hive is a highly strategic two-player game that stands out for its versatility and unique gameplay mechanics, involving a variety of insect-themed pieces.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Hive- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Easy to learn
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