In post 474, xRECKONERx wrote:I was going to go with LoW but the YouTube "how to play" video I saw made it seem super boring.
I didn't think I'd be a fan of it as a worker placement type game but it's flavored well; it's no 7 Wonders but I'd rather play it when compared to Smallworld.
In post 474, xRECKONERx wrote:I was going to go with LoW but the YouTube "how to play" video I saw made it seem super boring.
I didn't think I'd be a fan of it as a worker placement type game but it's flavored well; it's no 7 Wonders but I'd rather play it when compared to Smallworld.
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Anyone else play Sentinels of the Multiverse?
I was only a moderate fan of Smallworld until I started playing Smallworld Realms. It really adds additional elements to the game in either the scenario function or the tile laying function.
Shadows Over Camelot is up to 7 and has the traitor element. It lasts only about half as long as BSG, although until you get the hang of it, it's pretty darn hard to win.
The problem with games over 7 or 8 is you need to basically go for just pure party games because people's attention spans and the like just won't be there, and it'll be a frustrating experience. Even Apples to Apples gets frustrating when you get past 12 or so people. That's when things like Mafia and (though I've never played it) The Resistance is a great fit.
So these are probably too expensive to seriously consider unless you do a TON of gaming, especially gaming involving models (which I don't), but I thought these were super cool: http://www.geekchichq.com/#category-furniture
I love the idea of a regular, functional table that you can easily flip into a game one that has railing along the side so you don't lose pieces and such.
Also did anyone see Tabletop's Resistance episode? That was probably one of the best yet. Maybe I'm biased because I am on MAFIAscum after all and the two games are kinda relatable.
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that too. I think the problem you have is that it's circular. Having a circular table myself, they're actually pretty crummy for many games (though good for games like 7 Wonders or poker).
Plus, doesn't Arkham Horror play up to 8 or some such? That table is meant for like 16 people. You'd need one of those sticks that war games people use
As I've mentioned before, I'm moving to Dallas in July. Which means I'll be there during BGG Con. I know there are a few here who have gone to this. What should I expect? If I'm working and only go Saturday and Sunday will that make my experience not worth it?
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I'm not sure if it is considered a board game but I played Guns or Butter my senior year in high school, and it was fun, kinda like a nation-states type game, but you can use nukes. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18445/guns-or-butter
I wonder if there is enough support on here to do board games via skype. Of course they'd have to be ones when you don't have a hidden hand, but I used to do it all the time in College.
