I hated avalon due to the whole merlin thing, found it super unfun.In post 1168, Lady Lambdadelta wrote: Also, Avalon and Resistance are great.
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Haha, I considered it, but for like 15 euro I figured I might as well support the game.In post 1171, ChannelDelibird wrote:Coup is the shit. Big, big fan. Can't believe you ordered a proper set rather than a custom UK Scummers Meet 2014 homebrew design, though. I hear that's great.
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I haven't played with that variant, he seems a lot stronger than the Ambassador though, might be worth trying out.In post 1174, Lady Lambdadelta wrote:Have you heard of the Inquisitor?
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What is the best version of Munchkin?
Never played it but I'm looking to buy it.
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I forgot - I actuallyIn post 1162, Chevre wrote:Wow! This needs a bump!
Has anyone played any of the Spiel des Jahres nominees this year (Camel Up, Concept, Splendor)? All three of them look interesting, though I think my group would go for Concept way before Camel Up and then way way before Splendor.haveplayed Concept. It was neat, but really needs the right people. I could see it winning, but meh.
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Here's my collection.In post 1165, xRECKONERx wrote:how do you get to play all these games
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None of them. Don't get any of them. Munchkin is a shitty, shitty game.In post 1178, BBmolla wrote:What is the best version of Munchkin?
The old version won't have the expansion pack built in, but I'm pretty sure the new version does. Like, I think the box on the new version actually says "NEW BONUS CHARACTERS" or something on it. The art is also different.BBmolla wrote:I want to buy Shadow Hunters. Do I buy it on the main site for 40 bucks or from Amazon for 30? If I buy it from Amazon do I get the bonus 10 characters?
Very impressive! I have a gamer for a fiance andThesp wrote:
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Being in the hobby a long time, having a gamer for a wife, and having good game groups around all contribute to being able to play MOAR GAMES. Having a baby detracts from it. Having baby out of town adds to it.usedto have a good game group... the hobby has taken a backseat to certain other financial priorities recently. I'll snap a pic of my collection at some point, which is pretty meager, but I'm impressed that we've done well having only been in the hobby for a couple years.green shirt thursdays- Chevre
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Surprisingly good as a family game. It's good for what it is, and is exactly what you expect out of it.
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In post 1178, BBmolla wrote:What is the best version of Munchkin?
Never played it but I'm looking to buy it.
Edit: Question 2: I want to buy Shadow Hunters. Do I buy it on the main site for 40 bucks or from Amazon for 30? If I buy it from Amazon do I get the bonus 10 characters?
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In post 1182, xRECKONERx wrote:None of them. Don't get any of them. Munchkin is a shitty, shitty game.
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In post 1175, Faraday wrote:I hated avalon due to the whole merlin thing, found it super unfun.
Yeah the roles seemed to be balanced primarily around cancelling each other out, so it adds a ton of time-consuming complexity for no gain. Plus IIRC a couple seemed very abusable. One of my game guys told me I was being too picky and that "not everybody's gonna try breaking the game," but I maintain thatsomeonewill, and in that game it'll ruin it for everybody.- Sudo_Nym
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I wouldn't say that Munchkin is that terrible, but it's not a game with much replayability. My group played it a lot when we first got it, and then put it away and never really was tempted to pick it up again.One time, back in 'nam, Sudo was set upon by an entire squadron of charlies. He challenged them all to a game of Pictionary, which he won resoundingly. The charlies were forced to not only surrender the skirmish, but also their world-famous chili recipe, which Sudo sold to Texas for a hefty profit. Sudo is a master of diplomacy.- BS2000
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In post 1178, BBmolla wrote:What is the best version of Munchkin?
Never played it but I'm looking to buy it.
Edit: Question 2: I want to buy Shadow Hunters. Do I buy it on the main site for 40 bucks or from Amazon for 30? If I buy it from Amazon do I get the bonus 10 characters?
I have the original with 1 expansion and also munchkin fu. My friends have zombies, star, and super. Munchkin is hella addicting within my group. The game can get really long, but you can just set it so that you only need to hit like level 5 or something to win. There's flexibility within the game. I also don't think it's a game that should be played too seriously and competitively. Just have fun with it.i was going to learn the keyboard and write several ballads
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In post 1191, Sudo_Nym wrote:I wouldn't say that Munchkin is that terrible, but it's not a game with much replayability. My group played it a lot when we first got it, and then put it away and never really was tempted to pick it up again.
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It's mostly just with my coworkers. We have Hanabi, fluxx, resistance, and Tsuro in the office. I think we enjoy Tsuro the most.
We're probably best with a game that takes like 30-90min. Mostly bored on Thursday and our boss is gone for the week.
We've also enjoyed games like 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, and Betrayal at the House on the Hill!
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It turns out Suburbia might actually be the game you're looking for. It would be my recommendation here. I would also give Indigo a try, as I think it does what Tsuro aims to do, but with more interesting decisions. Dominion is worth a try as well. I feel like there are a few more that would fit here, I'll ponder more on it.
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