we've also played epic spell wars of the battle wizards duel at mt. skullzfyre which was pretty fun/funny
-
Ever wanted an RSS feed of all your favorite gaming news sites? Go check out our new Gaming Headlines feed! Read more about it here.
Board Gaming Era |OT| (Mostly) Unplugged Gaming
- Thread starter XShagrath
- Start date
I'm going to a cabin this weekend with one friend and the weather dosen't look to be all that great. We've played alot of boardgames, but never a co-op one. Which should we play? Unfortunately pandemic legacy s1 is sold out at our local store. Is spirit island any good? It's their top recommended game in that genre
Spirit Island is a good rec, but a hell of a hard game to jump into without much experience. If you're comfortable with mid to heavy games, I'd say go for it.
It's similar to Magic, in that the various interactions of the card powers can get mentally tangled and complicated and need rulebook checks (or checking FAQs online, or the resolve to just use your intuition). But that open canvas to experiment with your powers is the point of the game too.
I love it with people who don't play board games. It's a dumb fun game to play that I can play with coworkers over lunch or something.
I'm in for the $99 pledge. May add-on Vinhos Deluxe during the PM.
My gf being of the mechanical engineering background is absolutely excited for this.
I'm almost scared about backing because I definitely want to add a couple of other games from the pledge manager.
Im in at 99 too and still need to back/order rococo it's that's another $100 ugggg
Got my Egizia. I ordered a Kickstarter copy from Canada a few weeks ago and the huge blizzard held it up. No biggie though
Stop buying games and play your existing ones first. I did the same thing when I first got in to the hobby and regret doing so as my tastes changed rapidly. Out of those listed only Isle of Cats I could see myself keeping. I've even recently sold Wingspan as it's shallow and boring.
I finally started 7th Continent last night. I like it so far. My biggest complaint in the beginning is that I felt directionless. I just completed the first "puzzle" and now am starting to get into it.
It's very much like a CYOA or Point and Click adventure game.
It's very much like a CYOA or Point and Click adventure game.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this game! My LGS just got a few in stock and the art caught my eye. Zee from the dice tower reviewed this and gave it a 10/10
Im pumped about it
Probably won't get to it til next week or 2 as I want at least 4 players I think
i played the introductory game solo (playing all 4 leaders) tonight to learn the rules and see how the flow of the game works because I've been tapped to teach it tomorrow night. It's sooooo good, and lucky for me is an easy teach. Watching Atlantis sink away is amazing and really turns the screws on you later in the game. I like that you as a team could have it figured out a turn or two ahead, but the misfortune deck can really mess that up in more ways than one. The library cards and the artifacts within them are awesome, and adds lots of replayability (only play with 4/10 artifacts). Speaking of replayability there's 20 component tiles and you only use 9 in a game and there's about 10 different leaders with unique skills, and the difficulty can be adjusted. There's a ton of combos to be had here.
My only concern is that it may be susceptible to quarterbacking, but that comes with territory for cooperative games. Can't wait to play tomorrow and report back.
Awesome first impressions! Can't wait to hear more. Sounds like a winner
I finally got to play Mage Knight recently (a truly excellent game), but my SO was so angry at this mini that I decided to draw her some pants with a marker. The amateurish work just makes it seem more like an official product. There's still one card with the thong art, but I've decided to keep it as is for now.Anybody here is playing Mage Knight? I'm tempted by the new Ultimate Edition. Apparently it's really great as a solo game, which is why I'm interested in it. Some even say it's one of the best solo gaming experience out there.
The art seems generally a bit bland though. And the included painted miniatures look absolutely awful. I mean, look at that:
I couldn't do anything about the face. There's no salvaging that one.
Between the price, the AoS quality, and the sleazy marketing stretch goals, this campaign broke the camel's back for me and EGG.
I finally got to play Mage Knight recently (a truly excellent game), but my SO was so angry at this mini that I decided to draw her some pants with a marker. The amateurish work just makes it seem more like an official product. There's still one card with the thong art, but I've decided to keep it as is for now.
I couldn't do anything about the face. There's no salvaging that one.
Good job on the pants, it's a much needed modification! But yeah, like you say there's nothing that can be done fo the rest of the mini... it is SO awful. This one is the worst, but all the other character minis are also very ugly. I usually don't use them at all. Like I said earlier, meeples would be better than these minis! What I ended up using are standees from Gloomhaven that look like the general idea of the characters. It looks a lot better.
Absolutely wonderful game, though!
Last edited:
What's up with the Age of Steam quality? Haven't heard from anyone about that.
I've been very skeptical of EGG's commitment to quality since Escape Plan, and they claim they are "taking feedback and fixing issues", but if these things keep shipping with issues....
So I posted this on the Discord but I thought to also share this thing here. For fun, I made one of those "pick one from each section" thing that everyone seems to be doing on Twitter for board games. I'm already planning a part 2 since I know I left out a lot of popular games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Codenames, and more. For now, here's what I made:
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
My poker chips are rubbing off after two plays, the inserts are terrible, and maps have misprints.
So I posted this on the Discord but I thought to also share this thing here. For fun, I made one of those "pick one from each section" thing that everyone seems to be doing on Twitter for board games. I'm already planning a part 2 since I know I left out a lot of popular games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Codenames, and more. For now, here's what I made:
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
If I absolutely have to choose, 3B1.
What a neat little idea. I'd go 5C6. I've not played Dominion but I love deck builders so it got my vote. The last row was tricky as I have Scythe, Gloomhaven, and Tainted Grail but have been unable to play any of them yet. They all seem pretty great but Grail has my interest the most.
So I posted this on the Discord but I thought to also share this thing here. For fun, I made one of those "pick one from each section" thing that everyone seems to be doing on Twitter for board games. I'm already planning a part 2 since I know I left out a lot of popular games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Codenames, and more. For now, here's what I made:
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
6G8
But depending on the day I might also pick Carcasssone. I dont think I will ever be tired of that game.
That funko pop game ($40) is only $11 on amazon fyI
Amazon.com: Funkoverse Strategy Board Game: DC Theme Set, 2-4 Players, Multicolored: Toys & Games
Buy Funkoverse Strategy Board Game: DC Theme Set, 2-4 Players, Multicolored: Board Games - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
So I posted this on the Discord but I thought to also share this thing here. For fun, I made one of those "pick one from each section" thing that everyone seems to be doing on Twitter for board games. I'm already planning a part 2 since I know I left out a lot of popular games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Codenames, and more. For now, here's what I made:
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
2g9
out of stock just as i placed the order....boooooooooo
So I posted this on the Discord but I thought to also share this thing here. For fun, I made one of those "pick one from each section" thing that everyone seems to be doing on Twitter for board games. I'm already planning a part 2 since I know I left out a lot of popular games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Codenames, and more. For now, here's what I made:
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
0G0.. two classics and maybe a modern classic. Third row is hardest for me to pick.
Its $11 at target also fyi
POP! Funkoverse Board Game: DC Comics #100 Base Set
Read reviews and buy POP! Funkoverse Board Game: DC Comics #100 Base Set at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
www.target.com
My amazon order shipped.
Jaws is also only $12 and part of the buy 2 get 1 free deal. If you want that plus funko
www.target.com
Ravensburger JAWS Game
Read reviews and buy Ravensburger JAWS Game at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
www.target.com
2G7 is the king.So I posted this on the Discord but I thought to also share this thing here. For fun, I made one of those "pick one from each section" thing that everyone seems to be doing on Twitter for board games. I'm already planning a part 2 since I know I left out a lot of popular games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Codenames, and more. For now, here's what I made:
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
Wait no one has voted for FCM?
0G4 is clearly the right answer.
You're ok though.
0G4 is clearly the right answer.
You're ok though.
2g7So I posted this on the Discord but I thought to also share this thing here. For fun, I made one of those "pick one from each section" thing that everyone seems to be doing on Twitter for board games. I'm already planning a part 2 since I know I left out a lot of popular games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Codenames, and more. For now, here's what I made:
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
You, I like.
The Quacks GeekBit sets are back in stock
Base: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/products/geekup-bit-set-quacks-of-quedlinburg
Expansion: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/products/geekup-bit-set-quacks-of-quedlinburg-herb-witches-expansion
Base: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/products/geekup-bit-set-quacks-of-quedlinburg
Expansion: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/products/geekup-bit-set-quacks-of-quedlinburg-herb-witches-expansion
Just came here to post that ha
If you own the game BUY THESE they are awesome
Can confirm, these are awesome! (but also more expensive than the actual game)
And 6G1 for me, though I'd gladly play many other games from that list.
Last edited:
Yeah they like double the cost of the game. But so worth it
They should team up and make an official deluxe edition and include them in the box
4H2 is likely my ideal orderSo I posted this on the Discord but I thought to also share this thing here. For fun, I made one of those "pick one from each section" thing that everyone seems to be doing on Twitter for board games. I'm already planning a part 2 since I know I left out a lot of popular games like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Codenames, and more. For now, here's what I made:
Personally I'd go 3H1. How about you guys?
with 6D7 being what I would choose with a certain group.