Other Games Board Game Fans?

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.

**Buck** · 11-27-2011, 11:58 PM

Settlers of Catan

**Pawnmower** · 11-28-2011, 12:00 AM

munchkin, or almost anything by steve jackson

Pitt Gorilla · 11-28-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Buck

Settlers of Catan

Yeah, I've been playing some Catan as well. Really fun game and the expansions are great as well.

Pitt Gorilla · 11-28-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

munchkin, or almost anything by steve jackson

I haven't played munchkin, but I'm really intrigued by Munchkin Quest, which is a board game version of the cards. Have you heard anything about that?

**Pawnmower** · 11-28-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I haven't played munchkin, but I'm really intrigued by Munchkin Quest, which is a board game version of the cards. Have you heard anything about that?

i havent played it, but i used to play a TON of 'warhammer quest' which is bad ass.(easily top 5 board game of all time)......so if it is jackson's take on warhammer quest, (or the other quest-like game i think hero-quest) it probably rocks...

Ive never played a game of his that i didn't enjoy!

**Pawnmower** · 11-28-2011, 12:18 AM

warhammer quest:

http://boardgamegeek.com/collection/...1634?comment=1

**Pawnmower** · 11-28-2011, 12:19 AM

if youre at all interested in warhammer quest, i can try and dig up my digital archives and you can print it out, its actually a very cool project...

or you can try and get ahold of a legit copy

**Pawnmower** · 11-28-2011, 12:22 AM

a game you can pick up pretty cheap now is the 40k card game, going for practically nothing on ebay

Pitt Gorilla · 11-28-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

if youre at all interested in warhammer quest, i can try and dig up my digital archives and you can print it out, its actually a very cool project...

or you can try and get ahold of a legit copy

That looks pretty cool.

Huffmeister · 11-28-2011, 01:35 PM

I've fallen into the trap of buying board games that I really want to try, but end up having no one to play them with. I have a few games at home sitting on a shelf that I've never had a chance to play: Civilization, Puerto Rico, Agricola, Game of Thrones, etc.

Also, Trans America is another train game that I enjoy a bit more than Ticket To Ride.

NewChief · 11-28-2011, 01:42 PM

The D and D board games are pretty good, such as Castle Ravenloft and Wrath of Ashardalon. In all honesty, Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition is pretty freaking awesome and "board game"-esque due to the extreme tactical nature that they took with 4e.

Dayze · 11-29-2011, 03:31 PM

Checkers.

I keed, I keed.
every now and again we like to drink a lot of beer and play Cranium, Balderdash, or this game where you try to get your partner to say a word w/out saying a certain list of words.....the name of the game escapes me at the moment.

ReynardMuldrake · 11-29-2011, 03:40 PM

Arkham Horror is a lot of fun. It's a change of pace because it's co-op instead of competitive. You work together to stop the elder gods from bringing about the end of the world. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15987/arkham-horror

They've been mentioned, but Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan are both great games as well.

**Gonzo** · 11-29-2011, 03:42 PM

11-27-2011, 11:45 PM
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $30294	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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Pawnmower Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Northern California Casino cash: $50200	if youre at all interested in warhammer quest, i can try and dig up my digital archives and you can print it out, its actually a very cool project... or you can try and get ahold of a legit copy __________________ ---- 2017 Adopt-A-Chief : FRANK ZOMBO
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NewChief Greenbacker and Loving Liberal Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $20304	The D and D board games are pretty good, such as Castle Ravenloft and Wrath of Ashardalon. In all honesty, Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition is pretty freaking awesome and "board game"-esque due to the extreme tactical nature that they took with 4e. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $29458	Checkers. I keed, I keed. every now and again we like to drink a lot of beer and play Cranium, Balderdash, or this game where you try to get your partner to say a word w/out saying a certain list of words.....the name of the game escapes me at the moment.
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ReynardMuldrake 2 Legit 2 Colquitt Join Date: Sep 2010 Casino cash: $12354	Arkham Horror is a lot of fun. It's a change of pace because it's co-op instead of competitive. You work together to stop the elder gods from bringing about the end of the world. http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15987/arkham-horror They've been mentioned, but Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan are both great games as well.
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