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Board Gaming Era |OT| (Mostly) Unplugged Gaming
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Yep I think 20 percent is a steal. ESP for lower priced games. I sold a bunch for $20 or so. Those would be $35 shipped on BGG. I make what I originally wanted and the buyer gets a deal.
It's fantastic and it seems to be blowing up so it's a big hit there.
I think Gloomhaven is tough for an 11 year old, they could play most of it, but there's tons of rules. You wouldn't have to play perfectly, but there are easier games.
What about runebound, it's cheap on Amazon now, and it's a nice adventure game. I haven't played it but I got a copy. There's a coop expansion unbreakable bonds (which is a bit difficult to find, maybe you can get it second hand or print and play some of the pieces which allow you to play the original scenarios coop).
Board game industry could start by having smaller boxes, that would help when calculating a parcel with size dimensions and or freight in general because you can fit more copies per container/shipment (lower costs per box).
Seems Horrified and other strategy games will be 20% off at Target next week(tomorrow). Problem is no one around my area has it in stock.
I've seen lots of positive buzz about Horrified, what's the replayability look like now people have had it for a while?
Sorry, but publishers have decided that the more a box inconveniences literally everybody involved in the process of making a game and getting it to your home, the more subconsciously impressive and valuable it is.
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Splendor: Travel edition anyone?
Especially when they're like Arkham Horror LCG boxes and you can't even use the box to store the cards sideways standing up, like most people would want to. No they're going to sell you another box instead! /end mini rant. :D
I'll probably be getting that box sometime in the future....
It's interesting to me that publishers still care a lot about retail presence (box size) given that I assume online sales probably outpace local sales at this point, but maybe I'm wrong about that.
They also still think debuting games at Gencon is important
I feel like Cosmic Encounter is the most divisive board game I have played/owner. When I show it to people, they either absolutely love it or hate it. I wonder if it's divisive here too.
I really like it but I can totally get why some people would hate it. It's a pure negotiation game and you have to trust people aren't going to stab you in the back. This can easily lead to king making depending upon the group. Also if you aren't helping to take part in a lot of combat in a game with a higher player count you can go awhile without having anything to do.
Unrelated complaint about kickstarter games, if you have KS exclusives please make one of your stretch goals a KS exclusive box that holds everything. There is nothing more infuriating then getting a second tiny box with a few components that don't fit with your default insert -.- (bust from awkward guest)
It seems like Everdell will have another Kickstarter for two new expansions (Bellaire&Spirecrest) which have a nice boxart as usual.
I don't own Everdell but I'm spellbound by it. It looks incredible and it looks right up my alley gameplaywise. I love engine builders and love me some worker placement... so I'd be ready to jump on the kickstarter this time. I keep hearing lukewarm reviews for it, though.
What's everyone's thoughts about Everdell? Worth the 100$+ it'll probably cost with all the expansions. Do you still play it?
I don't own Everdell but I'm spellbound by it. It looks incredible and it looks right up my alley gameplaywise. I love engine builders and love me some worker placement... so I'd be ready to jump on the kickstarter this time. I keep hearing lukewarm reviews for it, though.
What's everyone's thoughts about Everdell? Worth the 100$+ it'll probably cost with all the expansions. Do you still play it?
What did you think of Dungeon Degenerates? I might be interested but I can't find much in the way of reviews. Is it a campaign game?
Played Cartographers last night, and it may be my favorite Roll 'n Write style game yet. I'll need to laminate some sheets for dry-erasing.
I enjoyed it, but I have too much in the way of RPG adventure games in my collection already. This was the review that sold me on it initially.
It has some campaign-style elements, yes. Lots of variety. I bought all of the gameplay relevant content, too.
I enjoyed it, but I have too much in the way of RPG adventure games in my collection already. This was the review that sold me on it initially.
It has some campaign-style elements, yes. Lots of variety. I bought all of the gameplay relevant content, too.
I love Everdell it's in my top 5 games of all time
Do you have link for info on the new Kickstarter?
So for our anniversary my wife got me Dinosaur Island. Played a solo game and really enjoyed it. How much does the expansion add?
Any time I've sold boardgames online, it would be in bundles to make shipping more manageable. Just shove a bunch of games in a box. Shipping one game or such just isn't worth it. I hold onto some games in my collection that are total crap because I can't really sell them for anything online
Floor space? Most of our shops around here are jammed with product, they would not really have much room to start offering peoples used games I think.
Floor space? Most of our shops around here are jammed with product, they would not really have much room to start offering peoples used games I think.
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How many games are you shoving in a box and how much does it cost to ship?
Some necessary changes to the rules and cool water dinosaurs, but not a whole lot else imo. The base game should be enough for a good while.
Got to play a 3 player Tapestry tonight and loved it.
Setup took longer than expected . Watching the how it's played video helped a lot.
By our second turns we were flying and having no issues.
Took us about 3 hours though including setup. But there was lots of looking at reference sheet since we didn't know icons yet
I am dying to play it again.
On a side note: I shouldn't have spent $12 on extra dice. There is 100 percent no need for everyone to have their own set. Oh well
Setup took longer than expected . Watching the how it's played video helped a lot.
By our second turns we were flying and having no issues.
Took us about 3 hours though including setup. But there was lots of looking at reference sheet since we didn't know icons yet
I am dying to play it again.
On a side note: I shouldn't have spent $12 on extra dice. There is 100 percent no need for everyone to have their own set. Oh well
BattleCON: Fate of the Indines is available for only 5 dollars (ordinary price 30 dollars) until 9/20.
A very cool fighting card game series, and Fate is a pretty good box of contents, especially for only 5 bucks.
A very cool fighting card game series, and Fate is a pretty good box of contents, especially for only 5 bucks.
Depends on the sizes of the games, but I usually try to sell bundles of games, nothing huge like any of those long box FFG old games or such, but ground ship for a bunch of games 20-35 to ship. Never really gonna make money selling board games like this but it's a way to get rid of a bunch of junk you might have laying around and make a little back at least. Reselling boardgames is a pain
Got Through the Ages on iOS since it is on sale and have been consumed by it. I need way more time with it but i suuuuuuuck so far at it. There's so much going on and it seems you can get really screwed by card draw. I'm loving it though.
Seems it is still on sale for $5.99 on iOS and Android.
Seems it is still on sale for $5.99 on iOS and Android.
7th Continent re-print/classic edition is now up on the Serious Poulp website.
Anyone ever had a chance to play this? Pretty tempted to give it a shot as I am primarily a solo gamer and know this is supposed to be good playing that way. I just don't know what the value is like with less of the cards/curses.
EDIT: Ordered it, willing to give it a go.
Anyone ever had a chance to play this? Pretty tempted to give it a shot as I am primarily a solo gamer and know this is supposed to be good playing that way. I just don't know what the value is like with less of the cards/curses.
EDIT: Ordered it, willing to give it a go.
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The family and I played a super tight game of Horrified last night. It's funny how as the monster deck gets lower, people start taking the game a lot more seriously all of a sudden! I've also gotten my first monster group and survivor painted for Monster Slaughter. Can't wait to get that one to the table.
Over the weekend I played a 5 player game of Empires and Tokaido. Empires was actually pretty good, just a little too long to get it to the table very often. Tokaido was fun. I'm glad I picked that one up. It'd been on my to get list for a while.
Hoping my copy of Tapestry comes in this week.
Hoping my copy of Tapestry comes in this week.
Noble Knights Games buys used games (as opposed to selling used games on commission), and I live close enough by to them sothat I don't have to mail anything to them, I can just drive over.
You can buy the Trogdor Board Game now: https://homestore-runner.myshopify.com/collections/trogdor-the-board-game
Bought a Deluxe version after much deliberation.
Bought a Deluxe version after much deliberation.
If anyone is interested in Monopoly Gamer Collector's Edition, it's on Clearance at Walmart.com for 14.99
I received my tracking number for Tapestry on Friday, but it really only shipped today. And the expected delivery is set for next Monday... it means I most probably won't receive it for the weekend. Oh well...
At least it shipped. Apparently they sold more copies in Canada than expected, and every order that didn't ship yet will have to wait next week because the Canadian distributor is waiting for more copies from Stonemaier Games.
At least it shipped. Apparently they sold more copies in Canada than expected, and every order that didn't ship yet will have to wait next week because the Canadian distributor is waiting for more copies from Stonemaier Games.
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Played first game of Cloudspire 2 player tonight. I really messed up playing the Griege faction and picked some dump advancements that left me wide open for destruction. Still was fun.
Played PARKS, pretty and fun. Wondering if it might play a little long but there was some good, light strategy at the end going on.
And just got Century: Eastern Mountins in the mail today so I got to learn that real quick like! Feels good to be gaming again.
Played PARKS, pretty and fun. Wondering if it might play a little long but there was some good, light strategy at the end going on.
And just got Century: Eastern Mountins in the mail today so I got to learn that real quick like! Feels good to be gaming again.
Are there any sites that, either news or retail, that have a "New Releases This Week" list? I really wish that there was more organization around board game releases than what currently seems to exist. I understand that logistically they're very different than say, video games, but places should at least gave a good idea of what they're getting for the week at the beginning of it.
Picked up Horrified. Perfect storm of it being on sale, me having a gift card, and already having to go there to pick up other things and it was in stock. Now I got cool it with new purchases, next one I'm looking at is Marvel Champions.
Excited to play Vindication tonight. Hopeful to squeeze in a couple of other games as well.
Excited to play Vindication tonight. Hopeful to squeeze in a couple of other games as well.
I want this too. I hate how games are just listed as Q3, or if you're lucky maybe a month. But is "Sept" sept 1st? Or Sept 30th? Ug
Boardgamegeek has a Gone Cardboard widget. That's the only source I've ever seen that is somewhat reliable
What do you think of Cloudspire in general? How is it as a table top moba? Wish I could've added it to my Too Many Bones pledge.
Not a board game but the Root RPG is on Kickstarter. Can even download some quick start rules.
Very interested in it myself.
I am liking it. It is a lot to take in at first as each faction has different units and different abilities that I can see a lot of depth with strategy. My friend wasn't sure how he felt about the 1 on 1 but you can play it solo, 2vAI, 1v1v1v1, 2v2, etc (up to 4 players) so there is more variety there.
Game is 4 waves or until only one fortress stands (or whoever has most strength at the end). You have a few phases but the last one is the meat of it.
- event card phase
- income phase (get energy)
- market phase (buy 1 thing)
- build phase (use as much energy as you want to build/upgrade your fortress)
- prep (decide what units you release that wave)
- onslaught (move/fight)
While it is a big, HEAVY box, I like how it is easy to set-up. Lay down the map, pick your faction, shuffle landmark chips/place on board, and start. I think it is easier to follow than TMB but it is a different type of game. The Solo, co-op, and Griege expansion comes with mini-campaigns that complicate the set-up play with AI rules but it also adds a story and has a continuing effects across one scenario to the next. I need to play and really looking forward to it.
PS: I am interested in that ROOT RPG (even though I have two other RPGs that I haven't played yet) but disappointed that the Vagabond Satchel is not an actual satchel!
Have any of you already gotten your copies of Tapestry? I got a second email essentially telling me not to ask for a shipping date, so people must be asking them a lot.
Grim got theirs like last week iirc, mines on the way should be here Thursday.
Yeah I got mine 8 days ago (shipped on 9/7 received on 9/9)
Are you a champion?
What's the best... let's call it "confrontational" games you guys have/know? Preferably without player elimination altogether if it's a reasonably long game.
By "confrontational" I mean games like Avalon where you're somewhat actively working against other people at the table - I'd probably also throw in Betrayal or King of Tokyo in that same category. Less "I need to do my own thing better than other people" to win, more "i need to actively beat other people to win". Avalon for obvious reasons isn't so good for smaller groups and I'm really looking for something in the 2 or 4-player slot.
Hard to describe, hope it came across somewhat-understandable.
By "confrontational" I mean games like Avalon where you're somewhat actively working against other people at the table - I'd probably also throw in Betrayal or King of Tokyo in that same category. Less "I need to do my own thing better than other people" to win, more "i need to actively beat other people to win". Avalon for obvious reasons isn't so good for smaller groups and I'm really looking for something in the 2 or 4-player slot.
Hard to describe, hope it came across somewhat-understandable.
Not sure about them, but I am and mine hasn't shipped yet.
I'm a big fan of smash up in this category, great from 2-4 (best at 3), no player elimination, lots of fun take that without it getting egregious, and tons of content to make every play unique.
Star/Hero Realms are also great as a 2 player competitive deck builder. You can play 3-6 as well but it's best at 2. Same with summoner wars though that isn't a deck builder more a choose your deck (does 2 or 4 but is best at 2)
There's a BGG update from Jamey:
All fulfillment centers are shipping Champion orders first. I sent these fulfillment centers their original inventory weeks before the preorder began. They've only shipped Champion orders so far, but they ran out of the original inventory, and now we're air freighting more to them to make up for the difference between what they were originally sent and what they need. Because of our method of shipping so soon after the preorder period (unlike a Kickstarter, for which you need to wait 8-12 months, not 2-3 weeks like with our games), it means that I need to guess well in advance of the preorder. I'm sorry my guess wasn't more accurate.
I guess they ran out at some centers.
I wonder how they are shipping? By order number/first come or by location
Orders start at 33000. I was 33094 so maybe that helped me