Please, Carcassonne Was My Father's Name: The Board Game Thread

Container is a masterpiece.

But I like the Starcraft board game and I got it and the expansion very cheap way back then.

Is it 900$ good?

Money is weaker than sentiment

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Like there’s still a ratio where the money tilts the scale

Perhaps for you, dealmancer

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Someone at BGG asked whether AI was used for the art in that Eternal Decks game. The creator came in and not only answered (no) but went on to give a nice, detailed explanation of how the art was developed.

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Yep. I think Great Western Trail Argentina is the best of the lot. Just had a really fun two-player game of it with my partner. Love the way that the bandits and hazards have been collapsed into one thing, and that they become a fourth worker. And the timing aspect required for shipping cows on boats. AND the shorter train track that opens up shortcuts. It’s so full of opportunities to exploit, and I think encourages more generalized play instead of drilling down on a strategy reliant on just one kind of worker like GWT usually is. Great iterative sequel game, which I can’t say I know or have heard of too many in board games.

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I’ve had this game on my shelf for a year now and haven’t found the group or time to learn and play it yet. But I wonder if buttcon could be a good time to play it. Any interest in trying out Power Struggle? It seems fun and has that quiet kind of critical praise that usually promises something good when it comes to an old game.

I’d try it!

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Yay! I may bring it and try to find people to play while we’re there, the box isn’t that cumbersome to bring along.

I’ll share my collection here too. If anyone wants to play any of these, raise a hand. I may be able to bring one or two along with me : )

Even with just two players Magical Athlete is really fun. Excited to bring it to the meetup.