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Board Game Varieties - INI

Board games are classified into various types based on the equipment used and game characteristics. Abstract strategy games, card games, dice games, tile games, and more each have distinct features and strategic elements, enjoyed worldwide. From traditional games like shogi, chess, and go to modern themed games, diverse genres exist.

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[item.abstract-games]
code=01
slug=abstract-games
name=Abstract Games (Abstract Strategy Games)
description=Theme-less, perfect information games with no element of chance.
characteristics=["Theme-less","Perfect information","Deterministic"]
examples=["Shogi","Chess","Go","Othello"]

[item.card-games]
code=02
slug=card-games
name=Card Games
description=Games that use cards as the primary component.
characteristics=["Card-based","Imperfect information","Blend of luck and strategy"]
examples=["Poker","Blackjack","UNO","Daifugo"]

[item.dice-games]
code=03
slug=dice-games
name=Dice Games
description=Games that use dice as the primary component.
characteristics=["Dice-based","Randomness","Probability elements"]
examples=["Yahtzee","Backgammon","Craps","Sugoroku"]

[item.tile-games]
code=04
slug=tile-games
name=Tile Games
description=Games that use tiles as the primary component.
characteristics=["Tile-based","Placement strategy","Combination elements"]
examples=["Mahjong","Dominoes","Carcassonne","Azul"]

[item.board-games-themed]
code=05
slug=board-games-themed
name=Themed Board Games
description=Board games with specific themes or stories.
characteristics=["Themed","Immersive","Diverse mechanics"]
examples=["Monopoly","Catan","Risk","Ticket to Ride"]

[item.war-games]
code=06
slug=war-games
name=War Games
description=Simulation games themed around military actions and combat.
characteristics=["Combat simulation","Strategy-focused","Miniatures used"]
examples=["Warhammer","Axis and Allies"]

[item.party-games]
code=07
slug=party-games
name=Party Games
description=Games designed for large groups to enjoy in a short time.
characteristics=["Large group","Short duration","Social","Simple rules"]
examples=["Word Wolf","Werewolf","Just One","Codenames"]

[item.cooperative-games]
code=08
slug=cooperative-games
name=Cooperative Games
description=Games where players cooperate to achieve a common goal.
characteristics=["Cooperative play","All win or all lose","Teamwork-focused"]
examples=["Pandemic","Forbidden Island","Mysterium"]

[item.deck-building-games]
code=09
slug=deck-building-games
name=Deck Building Games
description=Games where players build and strengthen their card deck during play.
characteristics=["Deck building","Engine building","Card combos"]
examples=["Dominion","Star Realms","Clank\\!"]

[item.worker-placement-games]
code=10
slug=worker-placement-games
name=Worker Placement Games
description=Games where players place workers (pieces) to execute actions.
characteristics=["Worker placement","Resource management","Action selection"]
examples=["Agricola","Caverna","Russian Railroads"]