Suggestions for games that meet specific requirements. Note that this kind of question is generally deprecated on this site.
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cooperative game that is NOT like pandemic, forbidden island et al [closed]
The cooperative games I have played (pandemic, forbidden island, ghost story) share very similar mechanics in which players have to deal with different threats as fast as they can or they loose.
Is ...
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What games have plan-moves-in-advance mechanics like Robo Rally? [closed]
I'm looking for games with pieces on a board that move and interact according to actions taken previously in the game. In Robo Rally you give your piece instructions in advance. I recall a similar ...
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Best strategic games and play online [closed]
Can you tell me what are, in your opinion, the best strategic board games? I love Settlers of Catan and Risk. I've heard of Axis & Allies..
Are there any online tournaments (or just websites to ...
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Is there any economical game which demonstrates social-democratic economy rather than capitalism?
As much as I enjoy games like Monopoly or Settelers of Catan, I'm very concerned about the way these games affect players' concept of economy, as they demonstrate extremly capitalistic economical ...
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Suggest a StarWars board/card game [closed]
I recently succeeded in introducing my wife to Star Wars via movies.
She seriously liked the story, characters, setting... so I got her several books and audiobooks.
And now I'd like to take it a ...
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Which games qualify as Gateway Games? [closed]
I previously asked What are Gateway Games and got a fairly good answer:
A gateway game is a game that you can use to introduce non-gamers to
the world of 'real', i.e. complex games.
A ...
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Programme to help with face to face diplomacy
Can anyone suggest a programme or website that will allow playing diplomacy with all players on one computer. Ideally this should not involve logging in and out, or having a window open per player. ...
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What interesting 3-player strategy games are available? [closed]
In my apartment there tend to be 3 of us wanting to play board games regularly, and we're fond of strategy games. Unfortunately, 3 is not the optimal number for most of the more interesting ones that ...
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What is a good resource to discover new games?
On this site recomendation questions are banned. You are not allowed to ask:
I often play risk and Axis & Allies. I don't like Settlers of Catan because bla bla bla ... What other games ...
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How can I arrange a Christmas gift exchange for board game geeks?
My circle of board game geeks usually celebrate Christmas by a simple gift exchange game where we take turns rolling dice to accumulate gifts, and have 2/6 chance to get a new gift but 1/6 to lose ...
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Are there any magazines similar to InQuest Gamer in print today?
When I was young, I begged my parents for a subscription to InQuest Gamer (a magazine mostly about collectable card games). I remember reading the articles and learning about new games every month. At ...
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Which computer board game designer works best for card games?
I've heard of a few computer board game designers, such as Vassal, Cyberboard, and Zun Tzu. Which would work best for building a custom card game? Note, I am willing to use one I haven't heard of, so ...
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One vs Many board games [closed]
My group and I enjoy Role-playing games. However we can't always get the same number of people together week after week in order to finish one campaign. What would be great is a boardgame that we ...
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Card Games for Three Players? [closed]
We have a great time playing Hearts, Spades, and Euchre with 4 players. Oftentimes though we have three people available to play but not a fourth.
How can I find card games that are interesting for ...
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What is a good board game to use for a programming competition [closed]
We recently had a programming competition where each team had to write an A.I. for the board game Broadside. It was perfect because the rules were simple enough that the teams had to concentrate on ...
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Recommendation for D&D players who want a faster dungeon/questing game after dinner? [closed]
My friends and I play Advanced Dungeons and Dragons from time to time. Since it's cumbersome to make so many preparations to play so little, I'd like a faster alternative reason to get together and ...
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Advice for an experienced gamer who'd like to play nomic games? [closed]
I am an experienced board gamer (and card too), with a particular affinity for collaborative games (Shadows over Camelot, Pandemic, etc.). I would like to take this a step further by studying ...
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Eurogames suitable for playing outside [closed]
We're planning a camping holiday and are expecting to be outside for a fair amount of it. Most of the board games we enjoy have lots of small pieces, or require cards to be displayed on the table. ...
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What are great gamer games that are still great for uncompetitive groups. [closed]
I play games almost exclusively with my wife and older children. They learn and enjoy playing games like Puerto Rico, Diplomacy, 7 Wonders and Dominion so I am looking for gamer games, not Apples to ...
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Simple games that involve psychological factors? [closed]
I need to find a simple game in which several people need to interact with each other. The game should be simple for an analysis (it should be simple to describe what happens in the game, what players ...
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Games to learn a foreign language or to enrich your vocabulary in your native language? [closed]
I like Scrabble for learning a foreign language or enriching my vocabulary in my native language. What other games also help you do that?
Please submit one game per answer only - that works best with ...
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What are some great 2-player games for a couple to play? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Board games for two players
I was a serious game player (years ago - 80's & 90's) even playtested games for a friend's father who was a game designer at Mayfair ...
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Quick engaging card games that can be learned quickly by a new group [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are good games to play during a one-hour lunch break?
I'm looking for some games to play in short 10-15 minutes breaks in between classes. Here's some of my ...
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Good travel games for two players, especially for playing on trains? [closed]
I would be interested to hear if anyone had recommendations for 2-player games that are particularly suitable for playing while travelling on trains. (I ask this as someone who mostly enjoys games ...
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Best Light Strategy Party Games? [closed]
I'm wondering, what are some good games for mixed gamer/non-gamer parties? I've had good luck with some light strategy games in the past, but nothing too serious. What's good, quick, and can easily ...
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What are some good 8 player games? [closed]
What's a good strategy game for 8 players? Many games can be played by 8 players, but suffer from a loss of pace, and long waits between turns. What games have parallel planning phases, or lots of ...
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Getting started with trick-taking games (whist, euchre, bridge, pinochle, etc.) [closed]
I've heard there are a lot of different trick-taking games out there, such as whist, bridge, euchre, pinochle, oh hell, hearts etc. I've heard a lot of good things about these games, but have very ...
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Games that can be played with just normal playing cards that are engrossing enough for a hardcore gamer [closed]
Most of my family likes playing crazy eights, 31, and occasional even go fish. I'm more into games with a bit more strategy and intrigue that require a decent amount of brain-work to play masterfully. ...
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What are good games to play during a one-hour lunch break? [closed]
On any given day we can have any number of players, up to ten, so that's not a limitation. Keep in mind that setup, play and packing up needs to be done in the hour. My coworkers are all experienced ...
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Monopoly Alternatives [closed]
A recent Board Games with Scott episode [Breaking Up the Monopoly] has brought up an interesting question: When someone that you know asks to play Monopoly with you, what game do you suggest playing ...
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Games that are quick to teach to new people, yet still fun and strategical [closed]
I love board games and don't mind sitting down for 10-15 minutes with some experienced players to learn how to play a complex game. However, I don't think most of my friends are as tolerable of ...
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Which Settlers of Catan expansions are recommended?
I was introduced to Settlers of Catan just a few weeks ago here. I plan on buying it and I would like recommendations as to which expansions I should get.
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Is there another good 3 player variant of Canasta?
The only 3 player variant of Canasta that I know is Cutthroat Canasta. Are there any other good 3 player variations?
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Interesting non-zero-sum games
In game theory, a zero-sum or constant-sum game is a game in which there is a single constant payoff that will be divided equally between the players; in order for one player to get a better result, ...
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What games are suitable for a large number of people with only a pack of playing cards? [closed]
What card games work well with a large number of players (say 6+ players) and only require a standard pack of playing cards? I'm particularly interested in games where the rules can be explained ...
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Games that have no element of luck. [closed]
Most of my favourite games, such as Diplomacy, have little or no element of luck - either via dice rolls, hands dealt, or other methods.
What other games can you recommend that rely on 'skill' alone? ...
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Where can I find reviews of board games?
Before buying a board game, I would like to read some detailed reviews. It's also hard to tell if the review is just a paid announcement from the publisher.
Is there any website that is "the ...
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Hero Quest type games [closed]
What other kinds of games are like Hero Quest...? In that, what other games are around with a degree of character development (although not the depth of something like D&D), items etc, that ...
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Anyone know more 'social' games like 'Werewolves" [closed]
I am looking for examples of good social games, the kind that can be played at parties where rather than using stuff like dice most of the play is done through social interaction
One example of the ...
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Diplomacy “lite”? [closed]
I love Diplomacy. The alliances, intrigue, negotiation, backstabbing, and the relatively simple mechanics that help emphasize the diplomatic aspect over the game mechanics.
However, it can be hard to ...
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What is the best 18xx game to teach someone? [closed]
There are several 18xx games easily available, maybe 8 or so that have mass produced and a few dozen kits that can be purchased or downloaded.
I love 18xx games, but I've found that not everyone I ...
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Good games for playing in a bar [closed]
Sometimes, I'm sitting in a bar, hanging out with a friend or three, and we run out of things to talk about. I think "this would be a great time to play a game, but I don't have one on me." My local ...
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Other “network building” style games, like Hackers and Illuminati? [closed]
In these games (both from Steve Jackson Games) you build a network of cards you "control" over the course of the game. The main difference between the two is that in Hacker's, the "card network" ...
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What is the Best Random Card Setup Tool? [closed]
In this question I received two different recommendations for iPhone specific apps to assist with Dominion setups. My group uses a third (non iPhone specific).
Which is the best, and why?
Please, ...
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Games that play well with a wide range of different numbers of players [closed]
Many times, I have limited space to pack games, and don't know how many players there are going to be. I frequently end up in a situation in which we have 5 players, but games that only work with 3 or ...
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Lasting games in the past century [closed]
One of the appeals of traditional games such as Chess, Go, Backgammon, or Poker is the depth that they have acquired over the years; long-standing communities and traditions, wide range of players ...
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Interesting boardgames to play with children. [closed]
I have two children aged 8 and 6 and they like to play board games. Some of the ones they have are for very young children and boring for an adult to play. Are there any suggestions for games that ...
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Recommendations for 6-player board game [closed]
What's a good game for six players? Many games can be played by 6 players, but suffer from a loss of pace, and long waits between turns. What games have parallel planning phases, or lots of ...
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What games are similar to Risk? [closed]
Are there any other board games that have similar game mechanics to Risk?
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Board games for two players [closed]
My wife and I enjoy playing board games (having gotten hooked on Settlers of Catan and expanded from there) but we don't often have the opportunity to play with other people. The question What ...
