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Mrose
Mar 30, 2012, 8:41:52 PM3/30/12
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I was raised playing board games of the euro variety, mostly pretty
light strategy (my mom liked to get us anything with an award
plastered on it). I've recently become obsessed with playing again as
an adult and am looking to invest in some new games. Preferably fairly
inexpensive or with exceptional replay value, as I'm still in college.
As a reference point, I love Pandemic, Dominion is meh for me now that
I've figured out all it takes to win every time, and I find
Carcassonne incredibly fun when I can get my boyfriend to play with
me. Oh, and two player games take priority for me.
light strategy (my mom liked to get us anything with an award
plastered on it). I've recently become obsessed with playing again as
an adult and am looking to invest in some new games. Preferably fairly
inexpensive or with exceptional replay value, as I'm still in college.
As a reference point, I love Pandemic, Dominion is meh for me now that
I've figured out all it takes to win every time, and I find
Carcassonne incredibly fun when I can get my boyfriend to play with
me. Oh, and two player games take priority for me.
GROGnads
Mar 31, 2012, 5:31:11 AM3/31/12
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How about "Balloon Cup" or "Alien Hotshots" or some "Aliens & Cows" kind?
phredgreen
Mar 31, 2012, 8:17:30 AM3/31/12
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I recently introduced my sweety to Lost Cities, between that and Carcassonne we're never bored.
On Friday, March 30, 2012 5:41:52 PM UTC-7, Mrose wrote:
On Friday, March 30, 2012 5:41:52 PM UTC-7, Mrose wrote:
superflat3000
Mar 31, 2012, 9:43:18 AM3/31/12
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Finding time and a partner/opponent is sometimes more difficult than
finding a game.
Carcassonne is fun for you. There is so much in that line it would
take you a while to play through it all. But, as you say, you need
someone else in the game.
Because you love Pandemic, I'm thinking you like co-op games with a
sense of urgency. Flash Point: Fire Rescue is that and plays two.
Don't know how well, though.
Other things to consider is whether solo play is ok for you, how much
time and thought you want a game to take, a particular theme you might
like, or whether theme is important.
Good luck. Looking forward the next game is one of the many pleasures
of this hobby.
finding a game.
Carcassonne is fun for you. There is so much in that line it would
take you a while to play through it all. But, as you say, you need
someone else in the game.
Because you love Pandemic, I'm thinking you like co-op games with a
sense of urgency. Flash Point: Fire Rescue is that and plays two.
Don't know how well, though.
Other things to consider is whether solo play is ok for you, how much
time and thought you want a game to take, a particular theme you might
like, or whether theme is important.
Good luck. Looking forward the next game is one of the many pleasures
of this hobby.
cereus
Mar 31, 2012, 9:58:40 AM3/31/12
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Onirim (10$) solo game or 2 co-op mode
Forbidden Island (16$) 2-4 players - very similar but more quick and harder than pandemic
Roll through the age (??$...look around wisely, I don't buyed it :-P ) 2-5 players - nice!
Munckin (?? I don't remember...) 2-5 players - nice BUT ONLY WITHOUT ANY EXPANSION - save your money
Tsuro (25$) 2-8 players - simple, quick and nice
...
go, chess, draught, and other classical 2 players game
juliahna12
Mar 31, 2012, 7:01:17 AM3/31/12
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One good choice is Settlers of Catan. A great card game with a good
amount of replay value. And is cheap.
amount of replay value. And is cheap.
NuMystic
Mar 31, 2012, 7:30:18 AM3/31/12
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All it takes to win EVERY time in Dominion? Oh do share. Or even
better
add me as a friend on the iPhone/iPad app and let's have a few
games. :)
(NuMystic on Game Center)
As for recommendations, a few all time most recommended
for two in the weight/price class you're describing:
Yinsh (wife and I have been playing a ton of this lately)
Small World
Battle Line
Carcassonne Hunters & Gatherers
Ticket To Ride Nordic Countries
Jaipur
Race for the Galaxy
Stone Age
better
add me as a friend on the iPhone/iPad app and let's have a few
games. :)
(NuMystic on Game Center)
As for recommendations, a few all time most recommended
for two in the weight/price class you're describing:
Yinsh (wife and I have been playing a ton of this lately)
Small World
Battle Line
Carcassonne Hunters & Gatherers
Ticket To Ride Nordic Countries
Jaipur
Race for the Galaxy
Stone Age
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