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Hidden Lexicon of Board Game Jargon
Explore the cryptic vocabulary that seasoned board gamers use to describe obscure mechanics, components, and strategies.
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Across
  • 1. A small object used to represent something in the game
  • 4. Alternative names or roles assigned to game characters or cards
  • 5. Common term for small humanoid-shaped game tokens
  • 6. A shared set of resources or pieces accessible to players
  • 8. To saturate game elements with effects, often negative
  • 11. A wide, sprawling game board layout often leading to expansive play areas
  • 14. A mechanic where players select cards or pieces from a shared set
  • 16. A stack of cards that players draw from during the game
Down
  • 2. A physical or metaphorical barrier enclosing a game area or strategy
  • 3. A position in which every move is disadvantageous
  • 7. An event that activates a special effect or rule
  • 9. A specific section or territory within the game board
  • 10. A group of related game components or pieces in close proximity
  • 12. A strategy focused on producing continuous resources or effects
  • 13. A player known for skillful, precise moves or manipulations
  • 15. The set of cards or tiles a player currently holds
  • 17. A square or hex piece used to build the game board

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