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Fighting Board Games
A fighting game is any one which allows player-controlled units to engage each other in combat. This can be done on an individual level, as in BattleCON, or can be part of a broader give-and-take between factions, such as in Small World. Because this category is exceptionally large and varied, there are a wide array of game mechanics which may be used.
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