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Power Grid (Board game)
Posted on 1/9/15 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 1/9/15 at 1:28 pm
This the "Gaming Board", right?
I had a chance to play Power Grid last night with some friends, and it was as good as you would expect these German board games to be. Setting up the board and learning the rules made the beginning feel a bit sluggish, but once everyone gets it the game has a good flow. Not as much politicking as I would prefer, but still a great game design. Looking forward to playing again.
I had a chance to play Power Grid last night with some friends, and it was as good as you would expect these German board games to be. Setting up the board and learning the rules made the beginning feel a bit sluggish, but once everyone gets it the game has a good flow. Not as much politicking as I would prefer, but still a great game design. Looking forward to playing again.
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Posted on 1/9/15 at 2:19 pm to Meursault
it is the "gaming board" sir. semi off-topic:
The board game Sequence, is my shite. me and the ol lady just got it, fun as hell 1v1, 1v1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or 2v2v2
The board game Sequence, is my shite. me and the ol lady just got it, fun as hell 1v1, 1v1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or 2v2v2
Posted on 1/9/15 at 4:26 pm to Meursault
I've been trying to get into this hobby a bit lately. I've been playing "Ticket to Ride" with the wife a few times a week to give us something to do together after the kids go to sleep other than just watch TV and it's been a lot of fun, even with just 2 people.
I also just picked up a game called "Splendor" for us to play together. I've heard good things about "Power Grid" but I know it's best played with a decent number of people.
I also just picked up a game called "Splendor" for us to play together. I've heard good things about "Power Grid" but I know it's best played with a decent number of people.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 6:45 pm to Klark Kent
Sequence is awesome! A family staple IMO.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 6:48 pm to DieDaily
Ticket to Ride really is great, even in 2 player. Generally the wife and I are on the look-out for good 2 player games. I like Jaipur, and Carcassonne a lot.
Power Grid definitely shines in a 4+ player setting. To me it kind of feels like 7 Wonders, which is also very fun.
Power Grid definitely shines in a 4+ player setting. To me it kind of feels like 7 Wonders, which is also very fun.
This post was edited on 1/9/15 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 1/9/15 at 11:57 pm to Meursault
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I had a chance to play Power Grid last night with some friends, and it was as good as you would expect these German board games to be. Setting up the board and learning the rules made the beginning feel a bit sluggish, but once everyone gets it the game has a good flow. Not as much politicking as I would prefer, but still a great game design. Looking forward to playing again.
I still haven't had a big enough game of this, but I hear at 4+ it's much better. I do love the mechanics.
Ticket to Ride is fantastic, and I'm a big fan of Lords of Vegas which my girlfriend and I play frequently. It's like Monopoly on very cool steroids. Waaayyyy better.
Posted on 1/9/15 at 11:58 pm to DieDaily
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I've been trying to get into this hobby a bit lately. I've been playing "Ticket to Ride" with the wife a few times a week to give us something to do together after the kids go to sleep other than just watch TV and it's been a lot of fun, even with just 2 people.
Good stuff. I picked up the hobby to get my "gaming" in with other people. There's just something about sitting around a table laughing and competing. Even when I visit my parents my mom will try anything and loves stuff like 7 Wonders.
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I also just picked up a game called "Splendor" for us to play together. I've heard good things about "Power Grid" but I know it's best played with a decent number of people.
Just played this one. Nice little quick game. Lots of fun.
Posted on 1/10/15 at 7:03 am to Freauxzen
My brother plays a lot of board games and introduced me to several of them over the holidays and it definitely made me want to play those a lot more. I had tons of fun trying the aforementioned 7 Wonders and Ticket to Ride.
We also played Small World and Jamaica which are a lot of fun too. For a quick 2-player game, Mr. Jack is pretty fun too. Anybody else try these?
We also played Small World and Jamaica which are a lot of fun too. For a quick 2-player game, Mr. Jack is pretty fun too. Anybody else try these?
Posted on 1/10/15 at 4:11 pm to Meursault
I have power grid and it is a great game. I have a group that comes over once a week we drink and play games. Played pandemic this past week and people enjoyed that a lot. It's a cooperative game so the different dynamic of working together is good.
This post was edited on 1/10/15 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 1/10/15 at 4:38 pm to Charleaux
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For a quick 2-player game, Mr. Jack is pretty fun too. Anybody else try these?
I prefer Mr. Jack in New York for the modular board game. Tense game, lots of fun.
Posted on 1/10/15 at 8:40 pm to Freauxzen
quote:Yes! Getting to talk and pick on one another in between turns is fun as is the physicality of board games. There's just something fun to me about moving pieces you can feel around a board or rolling dice.
Good stuff. I picked up the hobby to get my "gaming" in with other people. There's just something about sitting around a table laughing and competing. Even when I visit my parents my mom will try anything and loves stuff like 7 Wonders.
My only issue is that the family I have that IS into board games all live out of state, so the only time we play with more than 2 (my wife and I) is during the holidays. I wish I could get a little gaming group together but most of my friends give me strange looks when I suggest board games to them. "Ummm...why don't we just play a video game or go see a movie instead?" I can't wait until my 2 kids get a bit older so we can all play as a family.
quote:We played a couple of rounds of it last night. I liked it but I'm not sure I love it. My wife is also undecided but said she wanted to play more of it, so that's good at least.
Just played Splendor. Nice little quick game. Lots of fun.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 10:23 pm to DieDaily
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I wish I could get a little gaming group together but most of my friends give me strange looks when I suggest board games to them. "Ummm...why don't we just play a video game or go see a movie instead?"
Cures to this:
One Night Ultimate Werewolf or The Resistance
Ticket to Ride (clearly)
Pandemic
Or another option like Lords of Vegas (and mention "A better Monopoly,")
You have to know those people and figure out hat would entice them. I've converted more than a few people to board gaming after finding just the right game.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 1:09 pm to DieDaily
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I can't wait until my 2 kids get a bit older so we can all play as a family.
Where are you located, and what are the ages of your kids? There are games out there suited to the younger ages that we've used.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 1:10 pm to Meursault
Played this with about 6 people one time. Had a blast. I got stuck in a corner with someone else though, so it was over for me rather quickly.
This post was edited on 2/3/15 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 2/3/15 at 1:55 pm to meeple
Same thing happened to me last time I played (Sunday afternoon pre-gaming the SB). I was proper fricked!
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