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Pitt Gorilla · 11-27-2011, 11:45 PM

A friend of mine has got me into some "geeky" gaming that has become a real hit at my house. We've been playing Ticket to Ride and Forbidden Island as a family, while my buddy and I have been playing Ascension, Resident Evil, and Dominion.

Are there any other cool board/card games out there that I should check out? I mean, I've seen the spiel des jahres lists, but I'd love some first hand thoughts on cool games.

Pitt Gorilla · 05-07-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Anyone who has an iphone or an ipad (and probably android too) can get the Dominion app for free. It plays just like the real game. You can play with other human players or play solo against one, two, or three computer players.

I noted that earlier in the thread. It's not licensed by the Dominion people, but they are allowing it until they release the official version.

**Buck** · 05-13-2012, 12:18 PM

We just bought Star Trek TNG Deck Building Game last night.

I'm not huge into Star Trek, but my playing partner is, and he loves the theme. The game itself is very fun. I can't wait to play more. I'm actually going over to his house to play now.

Pitt Gorilla · 07-29-2012, 04:29 PM

Target currently has Zooloretto on clearance. BUY THIS GAME. If you have kids, they will love it.

In other news, I've been playing Formula D and it's a blast. Great racing sim (for a board game).

Shag · 07-29-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Target currently has Zooloretto on clearance. BUY THIS GAME. If you have kids, they will love it.

In other news, I've been playing Formula D and it's a blast. Great racing sim (for a board game).

Agreed on Formula D - fun game...

Pitt Gorilla · 07-29-2012, 08:10 PM

Knizia's Black Sheep is also on clearance at Target. FYI

**Buck** · 09-03-2012, 12:00 AM

Lords of Waterdeep is really good. Its a management resource game and its good withe either only two or 3-4 people. A bit different gameplay between the two, but fun both ways. Check it out.

Pitt Gorilla · 09-03-2012, 12:42 AM

I'm currently really into San Juan. SOOO much fun.

Luke Warm · 09-03-2012, 11:15 PM

Always liked this game.

KChiefer · 09-04-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I'm currently really into San Juan. SOOO much fun.

My friends have been obsessing over Puerto Rico, which is made by the same people. I haven't played with them though.

Backwards Masking · 09-13-2012, 07:23 AM

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htismaqe · 09-13-2012, 07:28 AM

Most of these games exist on the computer. Getting all of the shit out and then putting it away again when done is too much work.

Backwards Masking · 09-13-2012, 04:43 PM

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Check out my giant Mousetrap painting! I can't sell it (obviously) but it's about the war on drugs. you can actually play it if you layed it flat and had game pieces, and I've play tested it so half the "mice" wind up broke and in prison while half wind up "outside the Mousetrap" and multi-millionaires - just like in real life! (actually far more wind up in prison, but it's just a game!)

Silock · 04-27-2014, 10:51 PM

Resurrecting this thread, because I've binge watched the HELL out of Tabletop.

Silock · 04-27-2014, 10:53 PM

So, because of this, we've purchased Dixit, Gloom and The Resistance.

Dixit is fun, but I'm terrible at it because I'm too literal.

Gloom is by far my favorite, but not everyone likes it because they don't like the pressure of coming up with a small story. But the wife and I played it with a friend, and we made an awesome story together, and it was super, super fun.

The Resistance is the group favorite. Everyone loves it and doesn't want to stop playing it. We've played it with 5 couple friends and they all keep asking when we can play again.

Going to buy Fortune and Glory this week, if I can find it.

Pitt Gorilla · 04-27-2014, 11:06 PM

For those of you who enjoy Quarriors (and that should be everyone), the new Marvel Dice Masters is a ton of fun. It's also incredibly affordable (14.99) for the base set, with blind pack expansions selling for a buck apiece.

11-27-2011, 11:45 PM
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Pitt Gorilla's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201	Board Game Fans? A friend of mine has got me into some "geeky" gaming that has become a real hit at my house. We've been playing Ticket to Ride and Forbidden Island as a family, while my buddy and I have been playing Ascension, Resident Evil, and Dominion. Are there any other cool board/card games out there that I should check out? I mean, I've seen the spiel des jahres lists, but I'd love some first hand thoughts on cool games.
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05-13-2012, 12:18 PM	#77
Buck Take a Chill Pill Buck's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina	We just bought Star Trek TNG Deck Building Game last night. I'm not huge into Star Trek, but my playing partner is, and he loves the theme. The game itself is very fun. I can't wait to play more. I'm actually going over to his house to play now.
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07-29-2012, 04:29 PM	#78
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Pitt Gorilla's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201	Target currently has Zooloretto on clearance. BUY THIS GAME. If you have kids, they will love it. In other news, I've been playing Formula D and it's a blast. Great racing sim (for a board game).
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07-29-2012, 08:10 PM	#80
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Pitt Gorilla's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201	Knizia's Black Sheep is also on clearance at Target. FYI
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09-03-2012, 12:00 AM	#81
Buck Take a Chill Pill Buck's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina	Lords of Waterdeep is really good. Its a management resource game and its good withe either only two or 3-4 people. A bit different gameplay between the two, but fun both ways. Check it out.
Posts: 44,562

09-03-2012, 12:42 AM	#82
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Pitt Gorilla's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201	I'm currently really into San Juan. SOOO much fun.
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09-03-2012, 11:15 PM	#83
Luke Warm -Bicho Grande- Luke Warm's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida	Always liked this game.
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09-13-2012, 07:23 AM	#85
Backwards Masking Bustle in your hedgerow? Join Date: May 2011 Location: NOT Missouri	rel="Lightbox"?s=1ece0f1e43f88dc78fc01778e4dd61d2&attachmentid=102144&thumb=1&d=1347542595" class="thumbnail" border="0" alt="Click image for larger version Name: Guess Whos 48x48 Canvas 2012.jpg Views: 189 Size: 404.4 KB ID: 102144" style="margin: 2px" /> Check out my giant Guess Who painting!
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09-13-2012, 07:28 AM	#86
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! htismaqe's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet	Most of these games exist on the computer. Getting all of the shit out and then putting it away again when done is too much work.
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09-13-2012, 04:43 PM	#87
Backwards Masking Bustle in your hedgerow? Join Date: May 2011 Location: NOT Missouri	rel="Lightbox"?s=1ece0f1e43f88dc78fc01778e4dd61d2&attachmentid=102147&thumb=1&d=1347576087" class="thumbnail" border="0" alt="Click image for larger version Name: Mousetrap.jpg Views: 182 Size: 290.3 KB ID: 102147" style="margin: 2px" /> Check out my giant Mousetrap painting! I can't sell it (obviously) but it's about the war on drugs. you can actually play it if you layed it flat and had game pieces, and I've play tested it so half the "mice" wind up broke and in prison while half wind up "outside the Mousetrap" and multi-millionaires - just like in real life! (actually far more wind up in prison, but it's just a game!)
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04-27-2014, 10:51 PM	#88
Silock MVP Silock's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park	Resurrecting this thread, because I've binge watched the HELL out of Tabletop.
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04-27-2014, 10:53 PM	#89
Silock MVP Silock's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park	So, because of this, we've purchased Dixit, Gloom and The Resistance. Dixit is fun, but I'm terrible at it because I'm too literal. Gloom is by far my favorite, but not everyone likes it because they don't like the pressure of coming up with a small story. But the wife and I played it with a friend, and we made an awesome story together, and it was super, super fun. The Resistance is the group favorite. Everyone loves it and doesn't want to stop playing it. We've played it with 5 couple friends and they all keep asking when we can play again. Going to buy Fortune and Glory this week, if I can find it.
Posts: 19,908

04-27-2014, 11:06 PM	#90
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Pitt Gorilla's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201	For those of you who enjoy Quarriors (and that should be everyone), the new Marvel Dice Masters is a ton of fun. It's also incredibly affordable (14.99) for the base set, with blind pack expansions selling for a buck apiece.
Posts: 46,007