Board games you own and would recommend
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1st Edition if you can afford to drop the money on it. I don't know why but the later editions just seem lacking for me.
Angel Tarragon
Dawn Dragon
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El Mahdi
Muad'Dib of the Anauroch
That's not a boardgame, that's just D&D 4E.
(seriously, before anyone goes crazy I am just kidding
)To the subject:
I don't have it anymore but Kingmaker was one of my favorite boardgames (my game box was accidentally left in Korea when I pcs'd - long story - don't ask).
I don't know if it's even made anymore. I did a Google search and the only places I found it were on E-bay and Board Game Geek. When I was stationed in England we'd even play this at work on slow nights. The last time I saw it for sale anywhere (and where I bought it) was in the giftstore at Warwick Castle (around 1995/6). If you can find it at a decent price, this game is definitely worth the time and money.
Lord Zardoz
Explorer
No mention for Illuminatti?
While I would not be surprised to find that it is not overwhelmingly popular, I am surprised to see that Illuminatti by Steve Jackson Games has not once been mentioned.
Asymetrical gameplay: Each player is given two ways to win, either gain control of a specific number of groups (determined by the total number of players in the game), or meet the secondary goal.
Interference: Each player is able to try to interfere or aid in another players attempt to control a group. You may even opt to switch sides partway through.
Open Gameplay: There are two rules in the game that stand out. First, any deal you can come up with in the game is explicitly allowed by the rules. This allows trades, bribes, and outright extortion. The second rule is that no deal is binding unless it takes place immediately. You can offer to sell a group later for money right now, and then later decide not to hold up to your end of the bargain.
Humor: When you can have Videogames in control of the International Communist Conspiracy, which are attempting to take control of Virtual Pets with the assistance of Orbital Mind Control Lasers and the Post Office, you know you have a winner.
The only downside is that the game has a tendency to get bogged down from working all the modifiers to an attack out (not unlike a high level 3.5 combat). Roll 2d6, roll less then attack power - defending resistance (11 and 12 always fail) is easy. But then you factor in alignment interactions, unique card powers, and transferable power, and it can get cumbersome.
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While I would not be surprised to find that it is not overwhelmingly popular, I am surprised to see that Illuminatti by Steve Jackson Games has not once been mentioned.
Asymetrical gameplay: Each player is given two ways to win, either gain control of a specific number of groups (determined by the total number of players in the game), or meet the secondary goal.
Interference: Each player is able to try to interfere or aid in another players attempt to control a group. You may even opt to switch sides partway through.
Open Gameplay: There are two rules in the game that stand out. First, any deal you can come up with in the game is explicitly allowed by the rules. This allows trades, bribes, and outright extortion. The second rule is that no deal is binding unless it takes place immediately. You can offer to sell a group later for money right now, and then later decide not to hold up to your end of the bargain.
Humor: When you can have Videogames in control of the International Communist Conspiracy, which are attempting to take control of Virtual Pets with the assistance of Orbital Mind Control Lasers and the Post Office, you know you have a winner.
The only downside is that the game has a tendency to get bogged down from working all the modifiers to an attack out (not unlike a high level 3.5 combat). Roll 2d6, roll less then attack power - defending resistance (11 and 12 always fail) is easy. But then you factor in alignment interactions, unique card powers, and transferable power, and it can get cumbersome.
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Asmor
First Post
That's the case in pretty much every game which allows free wheeling and dealing... ever.
Brain
First Post
That's not a boardgame, that's just D&D 4E.
(seriously, before anyone goes crazy I am just kidding
To the subject:
I don't have it anymore but Kingmaker was one of my favorite boardgames (my game box was accidentally left in Korea when I pcs'd - long story - don't ask).
I don't know if it's even made anymore. I did a Google search and the only places I found it were on E-bay and Board Game Geek. When I was stationed in England we'd even play this at work on slow nights. The last time I saw it for sale anywhere (and where I bought it) was in the giftstore at Warwick Castle (around 1995/6). If you can find it at a decent price, this game is definitely worth the time and money.
What I hear (from a friend who enjoyed kingmaker) is that the new version of Warrior Knights has similar elements. I enjoy the game and would recommend it.
Galaxy Trucker is an exceptional game. However, I find myself playing more of the designer's other game: Through the Ages, which is unbelievably fun. Well, both are - different audiences, though.
Cheers!
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