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<blockquote data-quote="Mercurius" data-source="post: 6981913" data-attributes="member: 59082"><p>Thanks all, and thanks [MENTION=20564]Blue[/MENTION] for that interesting article. While I think the overall perspective in it is sound, I do question using Board Game Geek ratings in determining quality. BGG is dominated by very serious board game players, people who generally care more about whether a game is "mechanical sound" than the average player, who just wants to have fun. </p><p></p><p>A quick update. I've been spending a lot of time researching games and keep running into the same problem: There's a gap between what I think my girls will enjoy and understand, and what I want to play. For instance, the games that appeal most to me are probably <strong>Runebound</strong>, <strong>Claustrophobia, Star Wars Rebellion,</strong>, and maybe <strong>Terra Mystica,</strong> but all seem likely they're more suited for age 13+. So maybe in a couple years.</p><p></p><p>I'm also very curious about the <strong>X-Wing Miniatures Game</strong>, which is also probably too old for them, but seems like they could easily grow into it. The bottom line is that I have to enjoy playing the game, so as long as I'm willing to help them with the learning curve. That said, I'm also a bit leery about the cost. Only $30 for a starter set, but it sounds like you really have to invest $100-150 just to have a solid diversity of ships and such.</p><p></p><p>Anyhow, the only game I've purchased so far is <strong>Forbidden Island.</strong> It seemed like a nice mix. I'm on the verge of buying <strong>Talisman</strong>, especially because it may soon be unavailable. <strong>Dixit</strong> also sounds like an intriguing option. I'm still going back and forth on <strong>X-Wing.</strong> I'm tempted to give it a shot, or at least buy a starter set and a few expansions and see how it goes. Worse case scenario and I'm out $100 but have some fun desk toys <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mercurius, post: 6981913, member: 59082"] Thanks all, and thanks [MENTION=20564]Blue[/MENTION] for that interesting article. While I think the overall perspective in it is sound, I do question using Board Game Geek ratings in determining quality. BGG is dominated by very serious board game players, people who generally care more about whether a game is "mechanical sound" than the average player, who just wants to have fun. A quick update. I've been spending a lot of time researching games and keep running into the same problem: There's a gap between what I think my girls will enjoy and understand, and what I want to play. For instance, the games that appeal most to me are probably [B]Runebound[/B], [B]Claustrophobia, Star Wars Rebellion,[/B], and maybe [B]Terra Mystica,[/B] but all seem likely they're more suited for age 13+. So maybe in a couple years. I'm also very curious about the [B]X-Wing Miniatures Game[/B], which is also probably too old for them, but seems like they could easily grow into it. The bottom line is that I have to enjoy playing the game, so as long as I'm willing to help them with the learning curve. That said, I'm also a bit leery about the cost. Only $30 for a starter set, but it sounds like you really have to invest $100-150 just to have a solid diversity of ships and such. Anyhow, the only game I've purchased so far is [B]Forbidden Island.[/B] It seemed like a nice mix. I'm on the verge of buying [B]Talisman[/B], especially because it may soon be unavailable. [B]Dixit[/B] also sounds like an intriguing option. I'm still going back and forth on [B]X-Wing.[/B] I'm tempted to give it a shot, or at least buy a starter set and a few expansions and see how it goes. Worse case scenario and I'm out $100 but have some fun desk toys ;). [/QUOTE]
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