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I can't imagine a scenario in which I would get that much multiplayer gaming done. Although I'll probably get about 100 plays of vs 2pcg in. cenotaph fucked around with this message at 22:25 on Dec 31, 2018 |
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Yeah we're fortunate to have a few groups of friends into a variety of gaming and we also play a game or two a night over dinner usually. That combined with a few conventions and gaming weekends with friends in a cabin means I get a lot played. Not counting digital plays this year I'm somewhere in the 350-400 range of plays, with about 1/3-1/2 of those being unique games.
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Dec 31, 2018 22:27
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I need a couple more 18xx to make a 10x10 of only 18xx. The real challenging part will be to accomplish 10 plays of C2C in a single year.
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Dec 31, 2018 23:21
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I'm taking baby steps. My 2019 8x1 list is: Axis Empires: Totaler Krieg Cataclysm Charlemagne Master of Europe A Distant Plain Here I Stand Pericles Sidereal Confluence Supply Lines of the American Revolution
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Jan 1, 2019 00:19
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I need to come up with a list, but I think it’s going to be something like 1x20 Gloomhaven 10x10 2P games 5x5 Strategy favorites? I’d like to aim for 10x10 but I just don’t think that will happen with my group
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Jan 1, 2019 00:45
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My way more modest goal is to play any strategy-heavy game with 3+ players enough times to actually have a strategy and execute it. On the plus side, I'll probably have tons of plays in of 2 player and kids games! 
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Jan 1, 2019 01:02
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my unrealistic goal is to have at least one Big drat Strategy Game Day a month with stuff like SidCon, Estates, etc. my actual goal is to finally play my copy of Gallerist I've owned for literal years and never played
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Jan 1, 2019 01:06
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My goal is to actually play games more than once in a while. Don't have kids!
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Jan 1, 2019 01:11
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silvergoose posted:My goal is to actually play games more than once in a while. Don't have kids!  Trying to get back to the weekly board-game nights that I haven't been to since March would be great.
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Jan 1, 2019 01:29
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silvergoose posted:My goal is to actually play games more than once in a while. Don't have kids! Amen! I haven't had a good day of boardgaming since my second was born. I'm hoping that it's the price to pay for having regular family gaming nights a decade+ from now.
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Jan 1, 2019 01:37
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one is 5 the other is 2, still haven't managed to get board game nights or even peaceful pre-bed reading time back on schedule parenting is probably what happens when you go to hell
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Jan 1, 2019 01:41
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Doorknob Slobber posted:one is 5 the other is 2, still haven't managed to get board game nights or even peaceful pre-bed reading time back on schedule Mine are 3, 7, and 8. When the little one is occupied with one of the older girls, I can sneak off with the other girl to play Queendomino. If the little one is out, I can play Dungeon Petz with the older two (though they aren't good at it yet). So if you want to start playing more games, you just need to wait 5 years and - this is the crucial part - stop having kids in the meantime.
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Jan 1, 2019 01:53
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Doorknob Slobber posted:one is 5 the other is 2, still haven't managed to get board game nights or even peaceful pre-bed reading time back on schedule One just turned 4, the other is 1.5 here. The 4 year old can play Catan Junior, Indigo, Animal Upon Animal, Robot Turtles, and a few other simple ones. She loves playing them with me. The 1 year old just takes components and tries to hide them around the room. Not very conducive to gaming. I still manage to get game nights in when the stars align and at least 2 of my 4 friends that are willing to play board games are free on a night, which probably happens once every other week. Monday night games at a local bar just started up recently too, which I can get to for a few hours, but it's a crapshoot with randos.
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Jan 1, 2019 02:01
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Ravendas posted:
Play Go with jumbo rug and jumbo pieces that won’t be swallowed. The 1yo can play more pieces when they’re found.
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Jan 1, 2019 02:06
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Countblanc posted:my unrealistic goal is to have at least one Big drat Strategy Game Day a month with stuff like SidCon, Estates, etc. You will enjoy The Gallerist, or else. My gaming goal is to play as many games as I played last year, and to slim my collection down a little.
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Jan 1, 2019 02:23
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If anyone has both, can someone tell me if Tokyo metro (or other Tokyo series, but at least Tokyo) can comfortably fit inside the Tokyo Highway box?
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Jan 1, 2019 02:40
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Best I've done with my 2 year old is play Picture Map, where you get all the Carcassonne tiles and put them together trying to match roads and cities.
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Jan 1, 2019 02:53
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Chill la Chill posted:If anyone has both, can someone tell me if Tokyo metro (or other Tokyo series, but at least Tokyo) can comfortably fit inside the Tokyo Highway box? Going by memory of the boxes at Gencon I want to say no but don’t quote me on that
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Jan 1, 2019 03:11
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My group is doing a 100xsplotter challenge, starting with greed inc on Wednesday
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Jan 1, 2019 04:01
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What is the consensus on Age of Steam?
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Jan 1, 2019 04:12
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Ropes4u posted:What is the consensus on Age of Steam? Great system, make sure you play a map suited for your player count
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Jan 1, 2019 04:12
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I've just gotten Orleans for Christmas and had a few plays. It really feels like the first half of the game plays out almost identically for all players. As far as I can tell, everyone should be doing the following: - First turn, getting a Craftsman and automating the Village - Getting Knights until you have at least 7 pulls a turn - Constantly dumping tokens into Beneficial Deeds so you have close to 9 tokens in your bag There's some jostling over other bits and pieces, but it mostly feels like point salad tactical maneuvering when I was hoping for some deeper gameplay. Can anyone else comment?
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Jan 1, 2019 04:37
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Village (and its expansions) is currently having a deep sale over at CSI and I'm waffling on whether to give it a shot. SUSD heartily recommends it and its Inn expansion and at this deep a discount the temptation is noticeable, but I'm struggling to get past its dry theme. Anyone here have any experiences with at least base game Village?
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Jan 1, 2019 04:58
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I have a 3 year old who always wants to play the games with us. Basically she wants a player board and pieces and lines them up where they are suppose to go and loves to sit and roll her one pink die she got at "daddys" games store over and over.
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Jan 1, 2019 05:09
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bobvonunheil posted:I've just gotten Orleans for Christmas and had a few plays. Yeah base game pretty much plays the same. Farmers are worthless, the book/trade track is strong. I had sunk cost feelings due to deluxe edition and liking the stuff in intrigue so bought it. Opens up the game significantly and gives multiple incentives to traveling. Probably wouldn’t recommend it because of the need for the expansion; would suggest Endeavor instead.
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Jan 1, 2019 05:31
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Rad Valtar posted:I have a 3 year old who always wants to play the games with us. Basically she wants a player board and pieces and lines them up where they are suppose to go and loves to sit and roll her one pink die she got at "daddys" games store over and over. Some friends of mine have a 5 year-old. Very chatty, adores one "aunt" who loves her back and they interact well (meanwhile I barely know what to do with adults), last time we played ticket to ride they were a team where the kid got to hold some cards (that the aunt didn't need at the moment) and she just did a great job of keeping the kid entertained without being disruptive.
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Jan 1, 2019 05:52
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My board game resolutions this year are: to finally open my copy of Napoleon's Triumph and play it, and to trim my collection.
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Jan 1, 2019 06:22
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Doctor Spaceman posted:Best I've done with my 2 year old is play Picture Map, where you get all the Carcassonne tiles and put them together trying to match roads and cities. Yeah, I've done the same. It's pretty fun for the kid. We took turns, drawing a tile, and figuring out where to put it in the map. I might start adding points to it, where you get one point per adjacent tile, just to make it more game-y, and encourage her to try and find the 'best' spots.
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Jan 1, 2019 06:30
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My board game resolution is to get down to 300 games not counting expansions. Stretch goal is 200.
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Jan 1, 2019 07:10
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Bloody Pancreas posted:Village (and its expansions) is currently having a deep sale over at CSI and I'm waffling on whether to give it a shot. SUSD heartily recommends it and its Inn expansion and at this deep a discount the temptation is noticeable, but I'm struggling to get past its dry theme. Anyone here have any experiences with at least base game Village? Don’t get it. It hasn’t aged well and at its heart it’s a very generic euro with not enough to recommend it. The meeples ageing out is interesting and the best part of the game but IMO there’s so much competition in its space (medium length/low complexity/low interaction worker placement euros) that it’s just not as good as many other games of similar length, depth and mechanics.
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Jan 1, 2019 08:38
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This reminds me: how did Caylus age? Is it worth getting now?
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Jan 1, 2019 10:15
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Caylus is still both unique and highly interactive, the two things most MWEs need to be worth it. Definitely worth it.
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Jan 1, 2019 10:26
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Chill la Chill posted:Yeah base game pretty much plays the same. Farmers are worthless, the book/trade track is strong. I had sunk cost feelings due to deluxe edition and liking the stuff in intrigue so bought it. Opens up the game significantly and gives multiple incentives to traveling. Probably wouldn’t recommend it because of the need for the expansion; would suggest Endeavor instead. You don't need the full expansion to make Orleans more varied than you make out, just Neue Ortskarten 1. Traveling becomes much more useful and competitive with the Bakery added to the mix, as you can convert Wheat to a 3-point good. If you pick up the Sacristy and keep a Monk on it to cancel Taxation the heavy goods strategy becomes much more viable without hoping two copies come out by turn 6. Combine the two and suddenly Farmers look a lot stronger. The only thing I never saw anyone try in the base game was a deep Boatman strategy - Boatmen are really weak. Intrigue, on the other hand, absolutely transforms the game. If they ever do Orleans 2E they need to incorporate the new Events and BD board into the base game. Seconding that Caylus is still great. You wouldn't believe it was one of the first worker placement games.
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Jan 1, 2019 10:46
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Speaking about children: recommendations for games that can be played by kids, but still enjoyed by adults as well? Kids in question are 2 8-year olds, and one, um, 6-year old I guess? There's also a bunch of adults, like 5 or so. Not every game needs to be able to accommodate everyone, but it would be nice to have at least one game that can - if such a beast exists. Obviously kids get older too, so games that are fit for the same group but one or two years later would be nice too. Thanks in advance for any tips!
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Jan 1, 2019 10:55
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uXs posted:Kids in question are 2 8-year olds, and one, um, 6-year old I guess? There's also a bunch of adults, like 5 or so. Not every game needs to be able to accommodate everyone, but it would be nice to have at least one game that can - if such a beast exists. Sushi Go Party works with large groups, has cute artwork, is cheap, and is pretty easy to understand and teach.
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Jan 1, 2019 11:40
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Papes posted:Great system, make sure you play a map suited for your player count We played the standard map with four people. We got trounced by a friend but the game was enjoyable enough that I will look for a copy. Yesterday I also played Spirit Island solo with Shadows Flicker Like Flame and Lightnings Swift Strike, losing when all the blight was placed on the island. I should have paid attention to the warning the Lightning needs a defensive partner but I also don't think those two spirits jive with my play style. I may try a pairing of Vital Strength of the earth and Tunderspeaker. Spirit Island is by far one of my favorite games and I should not have waited so long to get it in my collection.
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uXs posted:Speaking about children: recommendations for games that can be played by kids, but still enjoyed by adults as well? I play games almost exclusively with non-gamers, so filter my post through that lens. My six-year-old has crushed me in Kingdomino on more than one occasion. She's also pretty good at filler games like Roll For It and Vegas, both of which are beloved by my in-laws who don't speak much English and prefer non-language-dependent games. Vegas plays five and Roll For It can play eight if you combine the red and purple boxes. (The key thing with five adults and three kids will be speed of play - you'll have to give the grown-ups about ten seconds to make their decisions, because the kids will get crazy bored if they're waiting more than sixty seconds in between their turns. You wouldn't think games like those two could give someone AP, but it happens.) We also have a dexterity game called Coconuts that's been a big hit with everyone who's ever played it. I imagine dexterity games fit your needs very well; the kids will probably thump you more than you're comfortable admitting. Coconuts plays up to four, but you could play two teams of four if you wanted. My six-year-old also has her head all the way around Dragonwood, a game where you play cards and roll dice to capture monsters that are worth differing numbers of points. The thread would probably hate it (single market row, dice chucking, etc) but for a mixed group of kids and adults it's a good move. It only plays up to four people, though.
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Jan 1, 2019 16:42
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Ropes4u posted:We played the standard map with four people. We got trounced by a friend but the game was enjoyable enough that I will look for a copy. Shadows Flicker is a bit on the weak side in general, particularly in smaller games, so having a rough time is par for the course. (Lightning is pretty good, but REALLY wants support, which Shadows notably doesn't provide.)
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Jan 1, 2019 19:00
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TheNakedJimbo posted:My six-year-old also has her head all the way around Dragonwood, a game where you play cards and roll dice to capture monsters that are worth differing numbers of points. The thread would probably hate it (single market row, dice chucking, etc) but for a mixed group of kids and adults it's a good move. It only plays up to four people, though. Market row games are probably a good recommendation in general. You have some minor decision making to do, but the game is highly random and lacks long-term strategy, so the kids aren't bowled over by the adults.
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We play Machi Koro (BLBC) with the kids a lot. It's not my favorite game but I haven't had any kids who couldn't get it. Sushi Go Party is a fave. I've gotten some mileage out of Century: Golems, but better players are always going to win, so it depends on how your kids do with that.
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