Board Games

[Paradii]

Did a quick search for a previous thread and couldn't find one, so I figured I'd start one.


I've been attending a weekly board game night at a local pub since I moved with a few other graduate students. Decent beer specials and the pizza is pretty good.

Anyways, I was wondering if anyone had any favorite games to play. We are mostly playing the new era of resource management games from Europe, such as Settlers, Puerto Rico, San Juan, Power Grid, and disaster based games like Taluva and Downfall of Pompeii.

So yeah, any ideas? And if you are based near Reno, you are welcome to come.

[Nieninque]

My favourite board games are Articulate and Pictionary. Diplomacy is cool too.
The end.

[Davenshire]

Axis & Allies
Civilization

[Archigeek]

Used to play Squad Leader years ago, but that's hardly something you'd want to set up in a pub. I'd say break out the cards and play Pinochle. Risk is always a good board game too, but a good Risk game takes a while to play.

[Paradii]

Used to play Squad Leader years ago, but that's hardly something you'd want to set up in a pub. I'd say break out the cards and play Pinochle. Risk is always a good board game too, but a good Risk game takes a while to play.

We've been playing the star wars version of risk as well.

[DCSL]

My most recent favorite game is Dominion. It's actually a card game, no board or dice or anything, but still... I'd say that makes it more portable but it's got A LOT of cards. Not collectible or anything, like Magic or Pokemon. Just a lot of cards in the box.

But yeah, Dominion, great and easy to learn. It's the compromise my boyfriend and I arrived at after he decided he no longer wanted to lose at Risk.

[Kuyuk]

Talisman
Citadel
Dominos
** Added Munchkin (all varieties)
** Ninja Burger
Axis and Allies
LoTR Risk
Pirates Cove
Bean Trader


I have many more I cant remember..

[Paradii]

Talisman
Citadel
Dominos
** Added Munchkin (all varieties)
** Ninja Burger
Axis and Allies
LoTR Risk
Pirates Cove
Bean Trader


I have many more I cant remember..

bean trader is a good game to play if you are drinking heavily.

[DCSL]

I love Ninja Burger. Munchkin... depends on how many people are playing, but love Ninja Burger the RPG and the card game.

[Sean of the Thread]

Axis & Allies
Civilization


This.
Add diplomacy to the list as well. When we had enough players for A&A we'd mix in a set of diplomacy rules and even tried throwing in some resources which was fun.


Risk is sort of boring to me.

[Celephais]

I used to do a weekly game of settlers, recently we've been trying to get in um... not even bimonthly since we're all so busy, but games of Arkham Asylum. Be prepared to set aside a good couple hours for the first few games you play while you learn to get fast at it, but it's a LOT of fun.

[Tisket]

Scrabble and Yahtzee

[droit]

If you like Settlers, you'll probably enjoy Ticket to Ride.

[Kuyuk]

Ticket to ride was fun

[Drisco]

Because it wasn't said. Monopoly. I'm hardcore, I play to win.

But I really like Cranium and since I'm guessing you guys don't have a tv, I really love Scene It. Different variations of it. I like the Disney ones from when I was a kid because it's all I watched. Brings back memories.

[phantasm]

http://boardgamegeek.com

[Methais]

Real men play Chutes and Ladders.

[Tisket]

Real men play Chutes and Ladders.

Candyland

[Methais]

Candyland

I got your candy right here.

[Allereli]

Beyond Balderdash

[Some Rogue]

I got your candy right here.

So that's why they called it Snickers...

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

Whenever I go home to visit my family we usually play scrabble, hearts and spades. Then when the kids go to bed we bust out the money and play poker.

[Cephalopod]

http://www.nataliedee.com/112604/grand-theft-uno.jpg

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Loaded Questions and Apples to Apples is fun.. I have found Apples to Apples is only fun with the right types of people. When people take it very literally it's boring.

Diplomacy has always been a favorite of mine too.

[Paradii]

Apple to apples is my litmus test for people I would ever want to hang out with.

As in, if you like that game, you're an idiot and I would never want to hang out with you.

No offense.

[Tisket]

As in, if you like that game, you're an idiot and I would never want to hang out with you.

No offense.

I'm sure Narc is now busy gnashing her teeth, tearing her hair, and rending her clothing because she's lost any future possibility of hanging out with you.

[Paradii]

I'm sure Narc is now busy gnashing her teeth, tearing her hair, and rending her clothing because she's lost any future possibility of hanging out with you.

she should be more upset that she's an idiot.

[Celephais]

Apples to Apples can either suck hardcore or it can be fun. I've had it go both ways. If you're drinking and you're around people who have a sense of humor akin to the PC it can be good, especially if there's one person who isn't that you can offend..

Nothing quite like playing "Martin Luther King Jr." for "Troublemaker".

That said I've also played it with a church group ... (don't ask me why I was hanging out w/ a chruch group). That sucked. Generally I try to avoid it, because as a drinking game it's too slow paced, and requires too much paying attention.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

I'm sure Narc is now busy gnashing her teeth, tearing her hair, and rending her clothing because she's lost any future possibility of hanging out with you.

Oh I am, really, I'm going to lose a lot of sleep tonight over this!

[Methais]

Apples to Apples can either suck hardcore or it can be fun. I've had it go both ways. If you're drinking and you're around people who have a sense of humor akin to the PC it can be good, especially if there's one person who isn't that you can offend..

Nothing quite like playing "Martin Luther King Jr." for "Troublemaker".

That said I've also played it with a church group ... (don't ask me why I was hanging out w/ a chruch group). That sucked. Generally I try to avoid it, because as a drinking game it's too slow paced, and requires too much paying attention.

ZOMG y were u hagning ot with a cherch pug?

[Stunseed]

Any combo of card with Hitler usually makes for good times.

I believe I played it with "Cuddly" with a Jewish couple, which makes not collect 200 bucks and go straight to hell.

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Mike Tyson and romantic was a good combination.

I think it's okay as a buzzed game but when you start to get really wasted it's time to move on.

[Methais]

I like to play "Spin the bottle and beat the wife it stops on."

[Skeeter]

I haven't heard of 90% of these games. These are really board games with official rules and shit, or just something drunk people make up like "I Never?"

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

I haven't heard of 90% of these games. These are really board games with official rules and shit, or just something drunk people make up like "I Never?"
Yup, they're all real.

I've only played "I never" when it's incorporated into Kings.

Edward Fortyhands sounds a lot more fun.

[Archigeek]

Apples to Apples can be great fun.

[Tisket]

Apples to Apples can be great fun.

Now you can't hang out with Paradie. Woe is you.

[Skeeter]

I need better friends.

[Paradii]

Apples to Apples can be great fun.

you know how i know you're gay?

[EasternBrand]

Don't Whiz on the Electric Fence.

I think Operation might be a good drinking game. Whoever wins, drives home!

[DCSL]

I really liked the pop culture version of Trivial Pursuit. Mostly because my first game had the winning question as "How many faces has Bon Jovi seen and subsequently rocked?"

[Celephais]

ZOMG y were u hagning ot with a cherch pug?
It was weird, one of my ex's had some friends that were pretty cool to hang out with, except they liked jesus, weird I know... They had no problems openly outnerding me ... I played Magic the Gathering in a chruch.

I need better friends.
Stop living in Ohio?

[Androidpk]

Candyland

I've been playing that with Cameron lately, he still doesn't get the rules but he always beats me anyways.

[Androidpk]

And because they haven't been mentioned yet.

Dark Tower and Hero Quest

[Tisket]

he always beats me anyways.

You are a good father.

[kookiegod]

And because they haven't been mentioned yet.

Dark Tower and Hero Quest

Dark Tower ruled!

~Paul

[Stanley Burrell]

Pogs.

[Paradii]

And because they haven't been mentioned yet.

Dark Tower and Hero Quest


Meh, Hero quest really isn't a game that should be played in public.

Like Battle Masters.

[100% Wool]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB14bTUWRwI

[LMingrone]

Just got Monopoly City, but haven't played it yet.I have to come up with a new "Enron rules" for it. Where cheating and stealing are a major part of the game.

And I was actually going down to a hobby shop today to get a new Axis and Allies. Thanks for mentioning Hero Quest. Now I'm gonna have to spend some more paper. (they have a baddass A-10 Warthog model too, gonna have to pick that up)

[Elgrim]

I've got an unopened Axis and Allies I got from my ex-wife like 8 years ago. I used to play it in the Army constantly when we were in the field. She would never try it with me and no one else I know wants to. Sad face.

I always liked Talisman, had a lot of the addons for it.

Did anyone ever play that huge ass World of Warcraft boardgame? I thought about buying that a few times.

[Methais]

http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv143/timdambaugh/ObamaMonopoly.jpg

Soviet Monopoly:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XJseql2u5l0/SK7djjETEOI/AAAAAAAACmg/FRqg_X_AA_Y/s400/monopoly-soviets.jpg

[karen100]

Qwirkle is my favourite

[leifastagsweed]

I've been getting more and more into tabletop gaming, so I searched Board Games and....

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/028/430/raise_thread.jpg

I cannot say enough good things about the latest one I tried Takenoko (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70919/takenoko). I learned about it on TableTop w/ Wil Wheaton (http://geekandsundry.com/shows/tabletop/). This show is definitely helping navigate the landscape of available options since new board games come out daily, it seems!

What games have you been digging lately?

[GS4-Seomanthe]

I love Takenoko! It's pretty much the cutest game ever.

The bf and I have been enjoying a deck-building game called Star Realms (http://www.amazon.com/White-Wizard-Games-Realms-Deckbuilding/dp/B00HRGMPIU), which is a bit like MtG but without the shameless money-grubbing requirement to buy 10k cards. It's also available as a droid/apple app which is nice.

[Gelston]

Just realized there has been a spam bot post on here for nearly 5 years.

[Gnome Rage]

Been playing Ticket to Ride recently. <3 <3

[leifastagsweed]

Been playing Ticket to Ride recently. <3 <3

Oooh, love this game! Got it for my kiddo several Christmases ago and it's been a go-to family game ever since. It's pretty simple, but clearly that is the broad appeal.


I love Takenoko! It's pretty much the cutest game ever.

The bf and I have been enjoying a deck-building game called Star Realms (http://www.amazon.com/White-Wizard-Games-Realms-Deckbuilding/dp/B00HRGMPIU), which is a bit like MtG but without the shameless money-grubbing requirement to buy 10k cards. It's also available as a droid/apple app which is nice.

We have played Star Realms once. It was super quick and dirty for playing at restaurants. We figured out that we were playing it wrong half the game but still had fun.

Speaking of which, my new favorite haunt for that is Mox Boarding House (http://www.moxboardinghouse.com/).

Seo, we should totally set up a game night!

[Androidpk]

King of Tokyo and Lords of Waterdeep are both fun.

[GS4-Seomanthe]

Seo, we should totally set up a game night!


Agreed! There is a game store right by my house that is opening a little cafe.... /hint hint... =) I think we can probably see our way to a trip northward sometime again though!

[Gnome Rage]

Oooh, love this game! Got it for my kiddo several Christmases ago and it's been a go-to family game ever since. It's pretty simple, but clearly that is the broad appeal.
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That is pretty much why we got it. We have a lot of games (I'd say a lot at least), but some of them are more difficult to play with new to games players. We've been beefing up the easy to start games. Pandemic is also really great, especially if you're around someone that has a hard time losing.

[leifastagsweed]

That is pretty much why we got it. We have a lot of games (I'd say a lot at least), but some of them are more difficult to play with new to games players. We've been beefing up the easy to start games. Pandemic is also really great, especially if you're around someone that has a hard time losing.

Pandemic is so hard to play! I need to do it a few more times to figure it out.

[leifastagsweed]

Agreed! There is a game store right by my house that is opening a little cafe.... /hint hint... =) I think we can probably see our way to a trip northward sometime again though!

I am looking for an excuse to visit Portland and I think you just gave me one. :cheers:

[Gnome Rage]

Pandemic is so hard to play! I need to do it a few more times to figure it out.

Whaaat.

We usually eradicate every game...

[GS4-Seomanthe]

Oh! Another great game is Shadow Hunters. It has a really lovely design and is a fun take on a Werewolf/Mafia type game, with up to 3 secret factions battling it out. Best played with at least 5 people!

[droit]

Wait a sec, are you guys in Portland, OR? I just moved here and me and the GF have been playing lots of board games, and are looking for people to play with. We've got Dominion, Star Realms and Ticket To Ride. We even have Twilight Imperium, but I haven't played it yet and I think it takes like an 8+ hour commitment...

[GS4-Seomanthe]

Wait a sec, are you guys in Portland, OR? I just moved here and me and the GF have been playing lots of board games, and are looking for people to play with. We've got Dominion, Star Realms and Ticket To Ride. We even have Twilight Imperium, but I haven't played it yet and I think it takes like an 8+ hour commitment...

Yes, Portland, OR-- Welcome to the neighborhood! You and your GF should definitely come play board games with us. My best friend/neighbor has upwards of 30 games and I have a small-and-growing collection as well. I'm willing to try Imperium on a rainy day, lol. How many players are required?

[Androidpk]

If you guys aren't playing Lords of Waterdeep you're missing out.

[Jhynnifer]

Yes, Portland, OR-- Welcome to the neighborhood! You and your GF should definitely come play board games with us. My best friend/neighbor has upwards of 30 games and I have a small-and-growing collection as well. I'm willing to try Imperium on a rainy day, lol. How many players are required?


You should fly me out to live on your couch and play board games with you. =(

[Gizmo]

You should fly me out to live on your couch and play board games with you. =(

DO you also do any household chores?

[Androidpk]

DO you also do any household chores?

She knows how to shop for cheeses and dildos. Thats gotta count for something.

[GS4-Seomanthe]

You should fly me out to live on your couch and play board games with you. =(

My couch is pretty sweet, you are welcome to camp on it anytime... as long as you don't mind my dog who will undoubtedly decide you are an exemplary snugglebuddy.

[leifastagsweed]

I just kicked errybody's ass at Takenoko again last night and I am HOOKED on this game!

Seo and droit, for serious, let's do a Portland gathering this time! I'm totally down to visit your hood and gameries.

[GS4-Seomanthe]

I just kicked errybody's ass at Takenoko again last night and I am HOOKED on this game!

Seo and droit, for serious, let's do a Portland gathering this time! I'm totally down to visit your hood and gameries.

Red Castle's (http://redcastlegames.com/) cafe is not yet open, but we could game in their regular store, or alternatively Guardian (http://www.ggportland.com/) or Cloud Cap (http://cloudcapgames.com/). I can promise that my bestie/neighbor has Takenoko because I bought it for her for Christmas :grin:

I can be available pretty much any weekend with a week or two's notice! Leifa, you can camp on my sofabed if you like =)

[leifastagsweed]

I can be available pretty much any weekend with a week or two's notice! Leifa, you can camp on my sofabed if you like =)

Awesomeness! Can I bring a +1? :) Are you guys down for the last weekend in March? Or I could possibly pull it together for the last weekend in February if that isn't too soon...? I totally want to experience some live music while I am down there, so keep that in mind if you have a suggestion or show you want to see!

This convo might want to move to the Gatherings thread...