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Reply: Casus Belli:: General:: Re: "The best thing I've designed in a long time"

by WallaceDesignsliamrobmac wrote:liamrobmac wrote:When the designer of the currently-recognised best game on the planet says:"In my opinion I feel that ‘Casus Belli’ is the best thing I’ve designed in...

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Reply: Zpocalypse:: Rules:: Re: where can I get a pdf of the rules

by fireatwill247 Makes sense. Thanks for the link. I kickstarted the game. Tried it a few times when I got it. I hope the updated rules make it easier to understand

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Reply: Dune: Imperium – Uprising:: Rules:: Re: 6P 3V3 questions

by HENRIESONNovis wrote:The tokens function as your agents, so if you didn't get them back each round, the commanders would have to stop playing after the first round. The arrows on the agent tokens...

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Reply: Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft:: Rules:: Re: Sherlock and Mycroft card...

by McKraut77 When a card is reserved, is an additional card from the deck added to the visible area, to make 4 unreserved visible cards always available? Or, are the visible available cards now simply...

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Reply: Ark Nova:: General:: Re: Not as good/better in person?

by phoneticallyspeakingBurning_Tyger wrote:FWIW I really dislike Race for the Galaxy, but quite like TfM. I recognize they have similar concepts with the resources and card play. But the spatial...

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Reply: Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game:: General:: Re: Do you like art...

by Thud105SiarX wrote:Hmm, looks like majority prefers new art. That just blows my mind. It looks so much more cartoonish, childish, and stylized to me. Blech.

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Reply: 스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon):: General:: Re: Dice Tower playthrough

by CoryJayCnedie wrote:Where are those? I don’t see the file anywhereI have them on my Etsy shop called GameSlice https://www.etsy.com/listing/1810310302/pokemon-splendor-eng...

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Reply: Ark Nova:: General:: Re: Not as good/better in person?

by phoneticallyspeakingBurning_Tyger wrote:phoneticallyspeaking wrote:It seems like the answer may lean towards a 'don't buy', just enjoy on BGA, because of people's thoughts on its teachability...

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Reply: Res Arcana:: General:: Re: Any chance for a Big Box in the future?

by Curtass44bosuonparedo wrote:Especially if the game gets any more expansions. It seems that with the current 3 the box is very full.Correct me if I am wrong, but is the primary intent of a Big Box...

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Thread: Imperium: Classics:: General:: some games are not meant to be played...

by gengar1205 better if it's on BGA or some app. not a real life game at all...setup and tear down is BAD...

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Reply: Res Arcana:: General:: Re: Any chance for a Big Box in the future?

by bosuonparedoCurtass44 wrote:Correct me if I am wrong, but is the primary intent of a Big Box game not to draw in new players who missed the original boat? Yeah, that's me. I don't have the game yet....

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by kelann08 Ok.

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Reply: Concordia:: General:: Re: [Poll] Maps (Base + Expansions) and Player...

by getoutofmyship Hi, I dont have the Venus version, so I wonder if there is a difference between Imperium and Mare Nostrum maps. I thought they were the same, but the poll results differ significantly...

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Reply: Dominion: Prosperity:: General:: Re: Where to find more victory tokens?

by ad3ross I didn't much care for the Victory Point tokens that came with the game, so I made my own.

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Reply: Firefly: The Game – 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition:: General::...

by bcsteeve Thanks. You're right... rarely a warrant. Maybe never except in the stories where it is unavoidable. And yeah, our games are LONG. I haven't counted turns, but we're about 1.5 to 2.5 longer...

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Thread: Enchanters:: General:: just picked up the ultimate pledge today...

by Masacuna How is the solo experience? what is the best player count? any things to do or rules to read?

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Thread: Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game:: General:: village marker...

by Japanese_kiwi Hi, these are the ones from the base set

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Reply: River Rats:: General:: Re: Can this be played with a regular deck of...

by EndersGame I've had a lot of fun with Regicide as well, and first learned and played it with a standard deck. River Rats gives the opportunity to do the same with a regular deck of playing...

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Reply: Casus Belli:: General:: Re: Asymmetry, scaling, minatures cost

by BenesatoDrewkas wrote:I guess, if money was no object, I would get the minis but use the cardboard tokens in place of the trade ships to mark the shipping lanes, but that just seems wasteful.I'm not...

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by johnweldygengar1205 wrote:better if it's on BGA or some app. not a real life game at all...setup and tear down is BAD...Not as bad as this take…

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Reply: Galactic Cruise:: Rules:: Re: Using bonuses gained from decreasing...

by Artihulu Whaaat.. okay, so if you pas 3 fuel for instance and the place you end on is a fuel. You get 3 fuel? 🤔

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Thread: The Last Command:: General:: Expansions and/or opportunities to buy...

by Borbotron5000 Picked this up at my lgs a couple weeks ago and have been absolutely loving it!I'm a huge sucker for sci-fi. I absolutely love anything space-related. Saw this on the shelf, grabbed it...

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Reply: Dominion: Nocturne:: General:: Re: Anyone else got that feeling?

by QBert80beri2 wrote:I didn’t say Secret Cave is 100% useless. I said it doesn’t synergize with its heirloom.QBert80 wrote:For instance, there are a lot of duration night cards, which can be played...

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Reply: Undaunted: Battle of Britain:: General:: Re: RAF Roundel

by Brewzoo64 I just ordered some stickers then sleeved ‘em. I say good show!

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by bubsbuss It's worth it for me. I actually didn't think the setup is much at all if you are a board gamer.And the tear down is part of the scoring process which does take a while but every time I've...

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Reply: Djinn:: Rules:: Re: First Turn Advantage?

by Dragonmaster256 Suedo solvable, only in the essence that an earlier engine should give a better advantage, agreed beyond that is too much foresight. To the 1+1 vs 2 ovals I think it should be 1+1...

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Thread: Positano:: General:: Cliffside Storage

by arsenal412 Is the cliffside supposed to fit back into the box while assembled? I seem to be missing something, but it looks to be taller than the box?

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by Transfotaku Hard disagree with you OP.This game would have been better if it never existed at all!

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Reply: Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game:: General:: Re: village...

by Cris29 Hi, these are the ones from the base set

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Reply: Obsession:: Rules:: Re: OFFICIAL Obsession Rulebook and Glossary...

by celicarasr 6 years old thread, but I hope someone can help me. I received the first edition through a trade and seem to be missing the "South Lawn" and "Green Room" hybrid tiles. I have 78 tiles...

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by Phantomwhale 5 mins of deck shuffling too much for a 2-3 hour game?Wow, tough crowd.

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Reply: Obsession:: Rules:: Re: OFFICIAL Obsession Rulebook and Glossary...

by Misterhawk I'm sure Dan will get you sorted out ...

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Reply: Firefly: The Game – 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition:: General::...

by gwek Nice!Savoring it is the way to go!Rather than changing your play style, consider getting a jump on this Set Up Card (from Kalidasa), which will force you to aim for 20 turns. That should give...

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by watchtowerman Don't want to blow in the same horn as the OP. Love the game. But since I have you here. Is there a recommendation how to count vps at the end. With the special star cards and all....

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Reply: The Witcher: Path Of Destiny:: Rules:: Re: Is it me or is the Solo...

by TheEternal792 I've played solo twice, both against Ciri, and I have to say I really enjoyed the experience (more than I thought I would). Yes, she was entirely in control of the narrative, but...

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Reply: Wingspan:: Reviews:: Re: Wingspan in 2025

by johnyutah7 I guess I am cliche.

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by brendoverwatchtowerman wrote:Don't want to blow in the same horn as the OP. Love the game. But since I have you here. Is there a recommendation how to count vps at the end. With the special star...

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Reply: The Witcher: Old World – Monster Trail:: Rules:: Re: Fiend Passive...

by Hlelia Yep, you pretty much answered your own question :)

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Reply: Firefly: The Game – 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition:: Variants::...

by gwek In another recent thread, I referenced possible handicaps, giving two specific ideas:DEBT TO NISKA: At the beginning of each turn, pay $200 or Niska collects his Pound of Flesh.HOLDFUL OF...

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by darkmindgengar1205 wrote:better if it's on BGA or some app. not a real life game at all...setup and tear down is BAD...you do understand that anyone can say that for any board game adaptation on...

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Reply: Obsession:: Rules:: Re: OFFICIAL Obsession Rulebook and Glossary...

by celicarasr I also have 35 casual guest cards instead of the 30 like the rulebook says.

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Thread: The Witcher: Path Of Destiny:: General:: Two questions after a couple...

by TheEternal792 1) Are starting player cards discarded into the same common discard pile, and then, after a reshuffle, could be drafted by another player late game? Seems kind of strange and against...

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Reply: Enchanters:: General:: Re: just picked up the ultimate pledge today...

by chomoon Start with 3 players (simpler setup and optimal player count IMHO), use some pick decks from base game. Don't be intimidated by the amount of content. It is a small and simple game at its...

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Reply: Enchanters:: General:: Re: just picked up the ultimate pledge today...

by Masacuna i love all the cards. Lots to dive into. I will play the base pick decks for a while until i learn this game. Looks like lots of fun and cant wait to play.

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Reply: Wingspan:: Reviews:: Re: Wingspan in 2025

by enbycassjohnyutah7 wrote:I guess I am cliche.Yep.Actually, I see you have Wingspan rated as a 2 and yet you must subscribe to it to see this new review. So no, you're not a cliche. You're a troll.

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Reply: Imperium: Classics:: General:: Re: some games are not meant to be...

by BlaiseReaveywatchtowerman wrote:Don't want to blow in the same horn as the OP. Love the game. But since I have you here. Is there a recommendation how to count vps at the end. With the special star...

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Go, tell it on the mountain (over the hills and everywhere)

by Anthony Boydell The sunny weather makes all things feel right when you live in the green countryside but, while I'm indoors, I am constantly reminded of current stresses and strifes: building works,...

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Reply: Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game:: General:: Re: village...

by Japanese_kiwi Thanks

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Reply: Tiny Epic Galaxies:: General:: Re: Has there been any major changes...

by TyinsarJuanxO_o wrote:Hello! I have recently found this PnP official version of the game, and I LOVE IT! I was wondering if there has been any significant modification between this PnP and the...

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Reply: Dune: Imperium – Uprising:: General:: Re: A couple of questions before...

by SchadenJohn_VW wrote:thanks...we're also trying to decide which game to get: Dune: Imperium - Uprising or Dune: Imperium...and haven't been able to make a decision yet...I’m still not sure whether I...

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