End Game Bonuses in Board Games
What Are End Game Bonuses?
End game bonuses are rewards given to players at the conclusion of a board game for achieving certain criteria. These bonuses typically come in the form of additional victory points or resources that can contribute to a player's final score.
Purpose of End Game Bonuses
End game bonuses incentivize players to pursue specific strategies throughout the game and maintain engagement until the very end. They also add a layer of uncertainty to the final outcome, as players may not be completely aware of their opponents' bonuses until scores are finalized.
Impact on Gameplay
- Strategic Depth: Players must balance short-term gains with potential end game bonuses.
- Diversity: Encourages varied strategies, as different bonuses will align with different playstyles.
- Uncertainty: Adds suspense, as the final victor is often undecided until the very end.
Examples
- Ticket to Ride: Players receive bonuses for the longest continuous train.
- Settlers of Catan: Bonus points for the largest army and the longest road.
- Agricola: Points awarded for a variety of farm configurations at the end of the game.
Conclusion
End game bonuses are a versatile mechanic used in many board games to add complexity and excitement to the gaming experience. They can significantly affect player strategy and game outcomes, making them a vital part of board game design.
Strategy Game with End Game Bonuses
End Game Bonuses and Worker Placement games
Family Game with End Game Bonuses
End Game Bonuses games published by Rebel Sp. z o.o.
End Game Bonuses and Hidden Victory Points games
End Game Bonuses games published by Ninth Haven Games
Deep Shelf (Kickstarter Edition)
$129.95
Deep Shelf is a game of deep-sea exploration, engine building, and area majority scoring. Control one of four highly asymmetric factions and lead them to victory by building the most efficient resource extraction engine and researching powerful new ...
mostly positive, 72%
12 y/o +
1 to 4 players
90 minutes
Involved
Economic
Exploration
End Game Bonuses
Market
Pick-up and Deliver
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game
End Game Bonuses games designed by Ulrich Blum
Divvy Dice
-32%
$25.00
$17.00
Divvy Dice is an engaging game of luck and strategy. Players purchase cards as they go, and use the dice to earn bonuses and points off those cards. Everyone plays at the same time, because when the active player rolls the dice again, everyone else gets...
mixed, 64%
8 y/o +
1 to 4 players
30 minutes
Relaxed
Dice Game
Dice Rolling
End Game Bonuses
Paper-and-Pencil
Roll and Write
End Game Bonuses and Network and Route Building games
Ticket to Ride is a charming board game where players build train routes across North America. Its rules are simple: you either collect train cards, claim routes between cities, or draw destination cards that set new route-building goals. It's a blend...
Ticket to Ride
$49.95
$44.00
Zoom across Japan in a bullet train admiring Mount Fuji through the mist or take the Tokyo subway to your final destination. On this map, you face a dilemma between investing in the Bullet Train network, routes that can be used by all players to complete...
Ticket to Ride - Japan + Italy
$64.31
$53.76
Spies / Secret Agents themed games with End Game Bonuses
In Too Deep
-29%
$55.00
$38.99
In Too Deep is a unique, narrative that thrusts you into the future in a tense, strategic board game for up to 5 players. Draft characters and spend actions to fulfill objectives and collect sets. Which side of the law will you end up on?Box Includes...
mixed, 67%
14 y/o +
1 to 4 players
120 minutes
Involved
Semi-Cooperative Game
Science Fiction
Adventure
Action Points
End Game Bonuses
Hand Management
Pick-up and Deliver
End Game Bonuses games published by REXhry
Fantasy themed games with End Game Bonuses
End Game Bonuses games published by Board and Dice
Formed and smoothed by the flow of a gentle river, and enchantingly pattered by human hands, Mandala Stones reflect tranquility and beauty! Together with your friends you must influence artists, positioning them cleverly on the board to collect colorful...
Mandala Stones
$40.00
$10.00
Welcome in early Renaissance Europe!You are a wealthy merchant looking to multiply your fortune, gain influence and recognition! While visiting cities spread all over the continent, you build trading posts and contribute to the construction of great ...
Tiletum
$60.00
$40.00
End Game Bonuses games published by Ігромаг
Team-Based Game with End Game Bonuses
Galactic Era is an epic space strategy board game with a focus on exploration, expansion and combat. The most innovative feature of the game is that you can choose to play as the "dark" or the "light" side with the appropriate consequences. You can switch...
Galactic Era
$149.00
$85.00
Castles of Burgundy is a legendary Board Game design created by Stefan Feld. In this 1-4 players tabletop experience, you will take on the role of an aristocrat controlling a small princedom. Trying to build a settlement with powerful castles, practice...
Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition
$225.99
$179.99
