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Board Game Varieties - YAML

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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- code: "01"
  slug: "abstract-games"
  name: "Abstract Games (Abstract Strategy Games)"
  description: "Theme-less, perfect information games with no element of chance."
  examples:
    - "Shogi"
    - "Chess"
    - "Go"
    - "Othello"
  characteristics:
    - "Theme-less"
    - "Perfect information"
    - "Deterministic"
- code: "02"
  slug: "card-games"
  name: "Card Games"
  description: "Games that use cards as the primary component."
  examples:
    - "Poker"
    - "Blackjack"
    - "UNO"
    - "Daifugo"
  characteristics:
    - "Card-based"
    - "Imperfect information"
    - "Blend of luck and strategy"
- code: "03"
  slug: "dice-games"
  name: "Dice Games"
  description: "Games that use dice as the primary component."
  examples:
    - "Yahtzee"
    - "Backgammon"
    - "Craps"
    - "Sugoroku"
  characteristics:
    - "Dice-based"
    - "Randomness"
    - "Probability elements"
- code: "04"
  slug: "tile-games"
  name: "Tile Games"
  description: "Games that use tiles as the primary component."
  examples:
    - "Mahjong"
    - "Dominoes"
    - "Carcassonne"
    - "Azul"
  characteristics:
    - "Tile-based"
    - "Placement strategy"
    - "Combination elements"
- code: "05"
  slug: "board-games-themed"
  name: "Themed Board Games"
  description: "Board games with specific themes or stories."
  examples:
    - "Monopoly"
    - "Catan"
    - "Risk"
    - "Ticket to Ride"
  characteristics:
    - "Themed"
    - "Immersive"
    - "Diverse mechanics"
- code: "06"
  slug: "war-games"
  name: "War Games"
  description: "Simulation games themed around military actions and combat."
  examples:
    - "Warhammer"
    - "Axis and Allies"
  characteristics:
    - "Combat simulation"
    - "Strategy-focused"
    - "Miniatures used"
- code: "07"
  slug: "party-games"
  name: "Party Games"
  description: "Games designed for large groups to enjoy in a short time."
  examples:
    - "Word Wolf"
    - "Werewolf"
    - "Just One"
    - "Codenames"
  characteristics:
    - "Large group"
    - "Short duration"
    - "Social"
    - "Simple rules"
- code: "08"
  slug: "cooperative-games"
  name: "Cooperative Games"
  description: "Games where players cooperate to achieve a common goal."
  examples:
    - "Pandemic"
    - "Forbidden Island"
    - "Mysterium"
  characteristics:
    - "Cooperative play"
    - "All win or all lose"
    - "Teamwork-focused"
- code: "09"
  slug: "deck-building-games"
  name: "Deck Building Games"
  description: "Games where players build and strengthen their card deck during play."
  examples:
    - "Dominion"
    - "Star Realms"
    - "Clank\\!"
  characteristics:
    - "Deck building"
    - "Engine building"
    - "Card combos"
- code: "10"
  slug: "worker-placement-games"
  name: "Worker Placement Games"
  description: "Games where players place workers (pieces) to execute actions."
  examples:
    - "Agricola"
    - "Caverna"
    - "Russian Railroads"
  characteristics:
    - "Worker placement"
    - "Resource management"
    - "Action selection"