tdoss
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You're right about Tsuro. Played with friends and their young daughter...very interesting, simple game with strategy mixed in...
I'll have to check out Mr. Jack.
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I'll have to check out Mr. Jack.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
We have a pretty extensive game collection and no kids. It's a great hobby and keeps the mind young. We play much heavier games than most here.
boardgamegeek.com is your best resource.
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fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
Tick
Footballguy
I did pick up Pandemic. We've played 5-6 games, each 4 players, and have won about half of them. It's perfect for our setup, with one 7-year-old who's tired of losing at Catan, Carcassonne, and Munchkin to the 10- and 13-year old.
I got my wife to play a couple of times while my daughter was out of town for Christmas... so far, everyone really loves the game. We play with cards showing and everyone collaborates on every turn. We'll see how that plays out long-term. I already feel like I've gotten my money's worth out of this, and I hope we continue to play it for a long time.
I got my wife to play a couple of times while my daughter was out of town for Christmas... so far, everyone really loves the game. We play with cards showing and everyone collaborates on every turn. We'll see how that plays out long-term. I already feel like I've gotten my money's worth out of this, and I hope we continue to play it for a long time.
Sand
Footballguy
Between two adults it can be a serious brain burner. So it can be pretty light or very heavy, depending on the opponent.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
That sounds fantastic. And I'm definitely going to check out Ruk-shuk. My 12-year-old loves Blokus and Jenga. Ruk-shuk sounds right up her alley.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
Anomia and Duple were big hits over the holidays at a gathering with 10- to 15-year-old kids and their parents. Easy to explain the premise. Moves faster than Apples To Apples, not as mean-spirited as Cards Against Humanity.
Not saying Anomia or Duple are superior to either of those other games. I'm actually looking forward to my nieces and nephews being old enough for me to be comfortable slinging a round of CAH because they would be awesome at it. Just saying Anomia and Duple were quick to set up, had next-to-no learning curve, and were safe to play with grandparents within earshot.
Greatly enjoying all the recommendations in this thread.
Not saying Anomia or Duple are superior to either of those other games. I'm actually looking forward to my nieces and nephews being old enough for me to be comfortable slinging a round of CAH because they would be awesome at it. Just saying Anomia and Duple were quick to set up, had next-to-no learning curve, and were safe to play with grandparents within earshot.
Greatly enjoying all the recommendations in this thread.
fatguyinalittlecoat
Footballguy
Also got Pandemic this Hanukkah. Have played twice with the kids, they seem to like it.
hagmania
Footballguy
I come from an extremely small town in a dry county... there are lots of folks looking for some clean fun. One of my buddy's family has a game night every so often, and always when he comes back to town. I don't see him very often and he's a dear friend so I try to plan my visits at the same time. Anyway, I'm close as they come to being an adopted member of the family and I love the huge game nights - not unlikely to have 15-20 people show up on any given occasion. Party games always start off the evening while there are several people there, and then later we split into smaller groups and break out (slightly) heavier fare.
Mafia has been their favorite "all play" game for a long time... until I taught them Two Rooms and a Boom back in the summer. It's a two-team game that is based on secrets and bluffing and acting and intrigue. Good for young or old.
Two Rooms and a Boom! - Print and Play pdf (rules and roles)
Mafia has been their favorite "all play" game for a long time... until I taught them Two Rooms and a Boom back in the summer. It's a two-team game that is based on secrets and bluffing and acting and intrigue. Good for young or old.
Two Rooms and a Boom! - Print and Play pdf (rules and roles)
Bob Loblaw
Footballguy
We played "What's Yours Like" on NYE with a group of about 20 adults. Kids were running around, a few of the older ones (most families present have 4th grade kids) would stick around to listen. I like the innuendos (my mind is always in the gutter, plus a good looking group of moms). One of the turns went like this:
- First clue: "Mine are tight."
- Second: "I like mine wet."
- Third: "Mine are soft."
- Fourth: "Mine are dry."
- The word was... (any guesses?)
Bob Loblaw
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Fennis
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Jayrod
Footballguy
Expansion pack is totally worth it for the additional routes.Bought Ticket To Ride (USA) a few days ago based on all the chatter in this thread; it's a lot of fun.Might grab the 1910 expansion to get the bigger cards and variations to the game play.
I played European for the first time over Christmas and really liked the handful of differences.
Been playing a lot of Citadels lately. Plays well from 2 to 7 players. I prefer 2-4 though as a 7 player game takes quite a bit longer (just over an hour) than the half hour or less a 2-3 player game takes.
King of Tokyo has come out a bit when we have 4-6 people. Lighthearted fun.
Tried Resistance recently and it didn't go over very well. Never felt like you accomplished anything when you won. We played with 5. I'd like to give it another shot with more players and see how that goes.
Sabotuer is a good game for a larger group (up to 10). Hidden roles pit good guys against the bad.
Lastly, Love Letter is a fantastic 3-4 player game. A round takes 5 minutes or so, first to win 4 rounds wins the game.
King of Tokyo has come out a bit when we have 4-6 people. Lighthearted fun.
Tried Resistance recently and it didn't go over very well. Never felt like you accomplished anything when you won. We played with 5. I'd like to give it another shot with more players and see how that goes.
Sabotuer is a good game for a larger group (up to 10). Hidden roles pit good guys against the bad.
Lastly, Love Letter is a fantastic 3-4 player game. A round takes 5 minutes or so, first to win 4 rounds wins the game.
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
Anyone in here play Sequence? That game is my shiz.
Bruce Dickinson
Footballguy
Acquire online play server
Just discovered this. Have no idea how robust or how popular it is, but I'm gonna give it a whirl. Looks like it has a Teams play option, something I've never tried in Acquire.
Just discovered this. Have no idea how robust or how popular it is, but I'm gonna give it a whirl. Looks like it has a Teams play option, something I've never tried in Acquire.
We have the Alvin and Dexter expansion also. Kids like that sometimes.Expansion pack is totally worth it for the additional routes.Bought Ticket To Ride (USA) a few days ago based on all the chatter in this thread; it's a lot of fun.
I played European for the first time over Christmas and really liked the handful of differences.
tdoss
Footballguy
Check out the Crokinole board I made...I can't explain how addictive this thing is...
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss87/timdoss/Mobile%20Uploads/20141230_234348.jpg
I made it from scrap wood of a table leaf...came together nicely.
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss87/timdoss/Mobile%20Uploads/20141230_234348.jpg
I made it from scrap wood of a table leaf...came together nicely.
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Jayrod
Footballguy
On a side note, I've discovered Ticket to Ride online. For 9.99 you can play all you want.
While it is enjoyable, my work productivity has plummeted.
While it is enjoyable, my work productivity has plummeted.
valence
Footballguy
Game is awesome and a good warm up for Agricola. San Juan is the card game version of Puerto Rico and also very good with a bit simpler ruleset if someone is struggling with PR.I have all of the TTR games and expansions except Africa and Marklin. All are fantastic. The Alvin and Dexter expansion adds a nice twist and can be played with any version of the game
Android: Netrunner is a great 2p card game.
Bang!, Talisman, Tikal, Le Havre, and Zombicide are some more that we play regularly that I didn't see mentioned yet
If anyone in SoCal ever wants to get together for some gaming I'm interested
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tdoss
Footballguy
tdoss
Footballguy
Guys...just stop buying games...until you have "Dead of Winter".
http://www.plaidhatgames.com/games/dead-of-winter
This game is incredible.
it's a zombie game...but the best I've ever played.
There are countless characters with endless abilities for you to take advantage of during play.
There's so many weapons and equipment that comes into play.
Zombies everywhere with great mechanics.
The missions are random and are very well thought out.
There is a constant crisis or mini-goal each round that can trigger some awful stuff on you.
You can play cooperative...where you're all working together.
You can play where each plays for himself while all still trying to complete a final goal.
And best of all...you can have a saboteur randomly in your game...so you never know who it is or even if there is one each game.
Lastly...the thing that really adds something extra is a huge stack of crossroad cards that come out each turn. Basically the person to your left reads the card to themselves and if something happens on your turn to trigger it...it'll add a whole new wrinkle to the game or your turn.
Lombardi hit me with a link to Barnes & Noble that got me the game for $45 total...free shipping.
It retails for $60 and is worth every penny.
There's other modes to play as well...it'll work with two players (haven't tried it yet) but it's best with 3 or more...amazing game.
http://www.plaidhatgames.com/games/dead-of-winter
This game is incredible.
it's a zombie game...but the best I've ever played.
There are countless characters with endless abilities for you to take advantage of during play.
There's so many weapons and equipment that comes into play.
Zombies everywhere with great mechanics.
The missions are random and are very well thought out.
There is a constant crisis or mini-goal each round that can trigger some awful stuff on you.
You can play cooperative...where you're all working together.
You can play where each plays for himself while all still trying to complete a final goal.
And best of all...you can have a saboteur randomly in your game...so you never know who it is or even if there is one each game.
Lastly...the thing that really adds something extra is a huge stack of crossroad cards that come out each turn. Basically the person to your left reads the card to themselves and if something happens on your turn to trigger it...it'll add a whole new wrinkle to the game or your turn.
Lombardi hit me with a link to Barnes & Noble that got me the game for $45 total...free shipping.
It retails for $60 and is worth every penny.
There's other modes to play as well...it'll work with two players (haven't tried it yet) but it's best with 3 or more...amazing game.
I have heard many good things about this game, but have not had the pleasure yet. It's on my wish list. I think I might like BSG better as a traitor mechanic but 3 hour play time kills BSG for my group.
You might have trouble finding Dead of Winter since it was just shown on TableTop.
gianmarco
Footballguy
17seconds
root of all aliai
Greatest custom Risk rule ever: nukes.
If someone rolls 3 sixes they draw a card and that country is nuked. All armies killed and you put a marker on the territory. Anyone who goes through the country loses half of their armies to radiation.
Kanil
Footballguy
Hov34
Eephus's Great Great Great Love Child
Just a heads up:
Cards against Humanity is offering it's holiday cheer again:
https://www.eightsensiblegifts.com/
Apes with Guns
Footballguy
anyone else out there playing?
