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[antiquegamer]

I'm waiting to hear more about the actual game, everyone seems to just be going nuts over how big the game is and cool looking components, but very little about how good the game actually is.

Well, I will let you know when I get the game. I am still waiting for my KS that stuck somewhere in Amazon limbo zone.

From what I understand at least reading about it when I backed it way back when is that the game play is somewhat like Mage Knight but with initiative base on the card number that you play. That was the main reason I back it because I love Mage Knight mechanic so if you don't like that then this is probably not a game for you. I try to stay away from watching game play through due to this being legacy game.

 

[Palmer_v1]

I have my gloomhaven unboxed and somewhat sorted, but haven't played it yet. I've also considered selling it due to the crazy demand.

Edit: My biggest problem is finding two others who will reliably meet up to play it.

 

[Blizzard]

It was Feb 21. It comes with everything the Miniature Kickstarter does sans a kickstarter note of thanks.

You might be able to get a copy for around $250-350 on BBG or Ebay. There was only 2250 copies that shipped world wide for retail that had over 25,000+ pre-orders. Look for a reprint or another kickstarter some time after Isaac puts up Founders of Gloomhaven in the next few months.

Wait, there are 22,000 preorders that haven't even shipped yet? Are there any estimates for when people who didn't kickstart might be able to preorder?

I experience regret.

 

[fenners]

Wait, there are 22,000 preorders that haven't even shipped yet? Are there any estimates for when people who didn't kickstart might be able to preorder?

I experience regret.

There were a massive number of retailer preorders that are unfulfilled, yes, as he printed a relatively small amount in the end, because of up front costs/risks etc. He's going to print much much more this year but it'll be towards the end of the year that they show up, at the earliest.

 

[Keasar]

Wait, there are 22,000 preorders that haven't even shipped yet? Are there any estimates for when people who didn't kickstart might be able to preorder?

I experience regret.

This shit is why we need to invent time machines.

 

[-tetsuo-]

It will be hard for me to type too much about Gloomhaven right now as I am on my phone, but it is very easy to predict a high rank on BGG for this.

The combat is so very tightly implemented that it is hard to understand how it was pulled off. Each character is quite different, and hand management is extremely tense in a scenario and even stressful outside of fighting. Trying to form a deck out of your card pool is a task everytime. In our latest session we ran into some endurance runs, which dramatically changed both deck construction and playstyle for everyone. It is, in the RAW anyway, basically impossible to quarterback as well which can be a huge problem for some playgroups.

The main thing indraw from it is difficulty of choice. The game is almost non-stop difficult decisions, inside combat selecting pairs, outside of combat forming dexos or upgrading, in story bits choosing which person you trust or want to work for and so on. It is a very impressive game, far beyond just the amount of stuff you get in the box. The stuff was added to fill out the game, not the other way around.

 

[toddhunter]

Played Santorini last night for the first time with my fiancee. We only got one game in, and that game did not involve the god cards as the instructions advise to play without them a couple of times before you move on. I'm gonna have trouble bringing this back to the table, I think. My fiancee was super bored throughout. Most of the time it felt like actions were being performed out of necessity, not out of any sort of strategy - there was usually a move I HAD to do on my turn, otherwise I was going to give the game away. I ended up winning, but it didn't feel earned. It just felt like the game was on a linear path and it just happened to end in my favour.

Does the game change dramatically with the god cards? I'm pretty sure the game existed previously without them, but I can't imagine playing the base game as is without some sort of hook. Unless I'm missing something?

I'm going to be a bit controversial here and suggest you are not missing that much. Even with the god powers it is still very easy (easier sometimes) to get into a state of "player 1 does this so player 2 has to do this, repeat".

The more I play santorini, the less I'm liking it. There are still great games when you pull an interesting combo, but even that just lasts one game before you figure out a strategy.

I think it still represents good value because you will get a lot of games ... but ultimately for me it lacks depth.

Wait, there are 22,000 preorders that haven't even shipped yet? Are there any estimates for when people who didn't kickstart might be able to preorder?

I experience regret.

I think it'll be easy to get a second hand copy soon. Not because it isn't good, but it seems to be one of those games that people will realise they will never be able to play with a proper group... and it is huge.

 

[-tetsuo-]

I think it'll be easy to get a second hand copy soon. Not because it isn't good, but it seems to be one of those games that people will realise they will never be able to play with a proper group... and it is huge.

Yea this is actually a legitimate downside to the game. From our time with the game this weekend it is going to take a LOT of gameplay hours to get through this. If you are the type of groups who plays once a week for a couple hours, it would take over a year to get through this is this was absolutely the only thing you played.

 

[zeeaykay]

I think it'll be easy to get a second hand copy soon. Not because it isn't good, but it seems to be one of those games that people will realise they will never be able to play with a proper group... and it is huge.

The thing is it plays really well at two players, so if you have a friend or significant other who can commit you're good to go. I also feel like this is one of those games I wouldn't want to get second hand, because there is so much locked away and changed throughout the course of the game.

 

[Blizzard]

Thanks to the various negative impressions talking me out of Santorini. I'll save my money for a few years when I can buy Gloomhaven new.

 

[JesseZao]

I'm counting on the one of the crazy collectors from my meet up to bring Gloomhaven, but as it's a legacy game maybe that wouldn't work as well.

 

[HashtagLapsed]

I still can't bring myself to completely buy in to Legacy games. I know its silly of me, but yeah.

 

[AstroLad]

I still can't bring myself to completely buy in to Legacy games. I know its silly of me, but yeah.

You have to definitely Buyer Beware on it, both in terms of the actual game quality and the group fit. The latter especially. I had Seafall preordered and really glad I backed out and waited for reviews. But Pandemic was tons of fun and I'm eagerly anticipating Season 2 (this time I'll play with 3-4 though as I feel the series overall is just better tuned for 3 and 2 is just too easy).

 

[chifanpoe]

I'm counting on the one of the crazy collectors from my meet up to bring Gloomhaven, but as it's a legacy game maybe that wouldn't work as well.

It comes with a specific deck of cards to build random dungeons. So you can play 1 offs. BGG also has a good helper section to guide you through playing multiple groups.

 

[Experien]

I pulled the trigger on Elder Sign, 2 expansions for it, and the brand new player mat. Hoping I enjoy it and so does my gf. Figured it is lighter and will be a good way to prepare her for Eldritch Horror.

 

[piratepwnsninja]

Anyone ever cull part of their collection? I'm running into this problem where I guess some of what I want to get rid of are OOP, but finding a median price is difficult because it's like "$60" or "$200." So it's tough to know what to sell for so it will move without ripping myself off. Any tips?

Also, I think I'm going to go part digital with my copy of Gloomhaven, so that I don't mark up the board.

 

[AstroLad]

Anyone ever cull part of their collection? I'm running into this problem where I guess some of what I want to get rid of are OOP, but finding a median price is difficult because it's like "$60" or "$200." So it's tough to know what to sell for so it will move without ripping myself off. Any tips?

Also, I think I'm going to go part digital with my copy of Gloomhaven, so that I don't mark up the board.

I usually just look at the past year or two of ebay sales if I'm really trying to price things. When I'm just trying to do quick and dirty I'll just undercut the last couple ebay sales of equivalent items by 15% or w/e.

 

[Lupercal]

Anyone ever cull part of their collection? I'm running into this problem where I guess some of what I want to get rid of are OOP, but finding a median price is difficult because it's like "$60" or "$200." So it's tough to know what to sell for so it will move without ripping myself off. Any tips?

Also, I think I'm going to go part digital with my copy of Gloomhaven, so that I don't mark up the board.

I'm doing a small culling at the moment, games that haven't been played for a few years are going since I need the space for my new gaming table.

Still torn on wether to sell Twillight Imperium (3rd) or not, only got it to the table once and even then we didn't finish but it just so good.
Played a friend's copy 4 years ago and it was the best 10 hours of gaming.

 

[EYEL1NER]

I pulled the trigger on Elder Sign, 2 expansions for it, and the brand new player mat. Hoping I enjoy it and so does my gf. Figured it is lighter and will be a good way to prepare her for Eldritch Horror.

I didn't know there was a playmat coming out for Elder Sign. It doesn't look like anything that I NEED to have to play the game but I think I'll pick one up one of these days.

And damn, Super Motherload is the DotD at CSI. $25 is cheaper than I paid last week even with that Amazon promo. But I guess I would have been compelled to place a $100 order if I was jumping in today; I don't have any standing pre-orders with CSI atm. It still looks fantastic though but I can't really recommend it to anyone yet since I won't get a chance to play it until Wednesday at the earliest.


EDIT: Any favorable opinions of Merchants and Marauders? Or if people aren't a fan of that, any other good pirate games out there? I've own Jamaica and then lighter fare from Kickstarter like Walk the Plank Special Edition and Tortuga 1667 on the way. I mentioned two weeks ago that I tried Rum and Bones at my weekly game night (I like it but I'm not going to buy into it unless I can find a not-outrageously-price Kickstarter pledge with the exclusives in it). I've had Merchants and Marauders on my wishlist for a while despite not knowing much about it. A guy last week mentioned it though and described it as a 'sandbox' game and one of the few of them he has come across. So I've started reading a bit about it and found a guy selling it and the expansion. I was wondering what people in here thought of it though. With Assassin's Creed Rogue FINALLY being added to Xbone Backwards Compatibility a few days ago, I finally get to play my copy. It's bringing back all of my fond memories of Black Flag and making me want a pirate game that much more.
So if Merchants and Marauders isn't any good, or you feel like it is but there is something better, what game scratches your pirate itch? I know we got some favorable impressions of World of Yo Ho on the last page or maybe two back. I remember the Kickstarter for that and thought it looked cool, but I see so much hate on BGG for smart phone or app implementation in games that it scared me off. I'm not averse to a game using an app or phone but if everyone else is, then who am I going to play with?

 

[toddhunter]

I didn't know there was a playmat coming out for Elder Sign. It doesn't look like anything that I NEED to have to play the game but I think I'll pick one up one of these days.

And damn, Super Motherload is the DotD at CSI. $25 is cheaper than I paid last week even with that Amazon promo. But I guess I would have been compelled to place a $100 order if I was jumping in today; I don't have any standing pre-orders with CSI atm. It still looks fantastic though but I can't really recommend it to anyone yet since I won't get a chance to play it until Wednesday at the earliest.


EDIT: Any favorable opinions of Merchants and Marauders? Or if people aren't a fan of that, any other good pirate games out there? I've own Jamaica and then lighter fare from Kickstarter like Walk the Plank Special Edition and Tortuga 1667 on the way. I mentioned two weeks ago that I tried Rum and Bones at my weekly game night (I like it but I'm not going to buy into it unless I can find a not-outrageously-price Kickstarter pledge with the exclusives in it). I've had Merchants and Marauders on my wishlist for a while despite not knowing much about it. A guy last week mentioned it though and described it as a 'sandbox' game and one of the few of them he has come across. So I've started reading a bit about it and found a guy selling it and the expansion. I was wondering what people in here thought of it though. With Assassin's Creed Rogue FINALLY being added to Xbone Backwards Compatibility a few days ago, I finally get to play my copy. It's bringing back all of my fond memories of Black Flag and making me want a pirate game that much more.
So if Merchants and Marauders isn't any good, or you feel like it is but there is something better, what game scratches your pirate itch? I know we got some favorable impressions of World of Yo Ho on the last page or maybe two back. I remember the Kickstarter for that and thought it looked cool, but I see so much hate on BGG for smart phone or app implementation in games that it scared me off. I'm not averse to a game using an app or phone but if everyone else is, then who am I going to play with?

I think hate on BGG is an excellent indicator that something might be pretty good so adjust accordingly. World of Yo Ho is pushed quite heavily by the Dice Tower, so my guess is it sucks.

Pirate themes? Libertalia or Pirates Cove would be other games to check out.

 

[neorej]

I've already reached out to Ninja Division / Soda Pop Miniatures, but maybe you guys have some ideas about where to get the Upgrade Deck for Super Dungeon Explore? I bought Fireflow Denizens thinking they'd be compatible with Forgotten King. Boy was I wrong.....

 

[sneaky77]

I periodically will sell stuff that just doesn't get played or failed on my group, I normally sell it on Amazon or BGG, is Ebay better? The problem with ebay seem to be that they always take the side of the buyer is that true?

Also, anyone know of good storage solutions for Elder Sign, I feel that with all the expansions everything I have is a bit all over the place

 

[nicoga3000]

I periodically will sell stuff that just doesn't get played or failed on my group, I normally sell it on Amazon or BGG, is Ebay better? The problem with ebay seem to be that they always take the side of the buyer is that true?

Also, anyone know of good storage solutions for Elder Sign, I feel that with all the expansions everything I have is a bit all over the place

As with large electronics, I avoid eBay for boardgames. I feel like someone could very easily claim they "didn't receive a complete game" by removing a few pieces and screwing you (the seller) over.

 

[chifanpoe]

I was at Miniature Market last night picking up an order on my way home from work and found out that they are taking pre-orders for Yokohama. Has anyone played it yet? If so how is it with 2p and 3p?

 

[Experien]

I didn't know there was a playmat coming out for Elder Sign. It doesn't look like anything that I NEED to have to play the game but I think I'll pick one up one of these days.

Playmat JUST released like this week. CSI still only have it as pre-order.

 

[BattleMonkey]

I think hate on BGG is an excellent indicator that something might be pretty good so adjust accordingly.

heh, I'm total opposite. Find often BGG consensus more accurate on the actual game play quality, rather than folks who are easily amused by gimmicks and the razzle dazzle of shiny hyped up games.

If people are reading forum impressions, they have to realize it's like video game discussions, the negative impressions often take center stage while people enjoying the game do so quietly

 

[Lyng]

heh, I'm total opposite. Find often BGG consensus more accurate on the actual game play quality, rather than folks who are easily amused by gimmicks and the razzle dazzle of shiny hyped up games.

If people are reading forum impressions, they have to realize it's like video game discussions, the negative impressions often take center stage while people enjoying the game do so quietly

If anyone is succebtible to hype it's the general BGG crowd. Look how highly rated games like Dead of Winter are.
More subtle and actually deep and balanced games drown out in the newest Dice Tower shiny.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I didn't know there was a playmat coming out for Elder Sign. It doesn't look like anything that I NEED to have to play the game but I think I'll pick one up one of these days.

And damn, Super Motherload is the DotD at CSI. $25 is cheaper than I paid last week even with that Amazon promo. But I guess I would have been compelled to place a $100 order if I was jumping in today; I don't have any standing pre-orders with CSI atm. It still looks fantastic though but I can't really recommend it to anyone yet since I won't get a chance to play it until Wednesday at the earliest.


EDIT: Any favorable opinions of Merchants and Marauders? Or if people aren't a fan of that, any other good pirate games out there? I've own Jamaica and then lighter fare from Kickstarter like Walk the Plank Special Edition and Tortuga 1667 on the way. I mentioned two weeks ago that I tried Rum and Bones at my weekly game night (I like it but I'm not going to buy into it unless I can find a not-outrageously-price Kickstarter pledge with the exclusives in it). I've had Merchants and Marauders on my wishlist for a while despite not knowing much about it. A guy last week mentioned it though and described it as a 'sandbox' game and one of the few of them he has come across. So I've started reading a bit about it and found a guy selling it and the expansion. I was wondering what people in here thought of it though. With Assassin's Creed Rogue FINALLY being added to Xbone Backwards Compatibility a few days ago, I finally get to play my copy. It's bringing back all of my fond memories of Black Flag and making me want a pirate game that much more.
So if Merchants and Marauders isn't any good, or you feel like it is but there is something better, what game scratches your pirate itch? I know we got some favorable impressions of World of Yo Ho on the last page or maybe two back. I remember the Kickstarter for that and thought it looked cool, but I see so much hate on BGG for smart phone or app implementation in games that it scared me off. I'm not averse to a game using an app or phone but if everyone else is, then who am I going to play with?

I would like to play AC:Rogue sometime. Was a huge fan of the series then I fell behind.

 

[BattleMonkey]

If anyone is succebtible to hype it's the general BGG crowd. Look how highly rated games like Dead of Winter are.
More subtle and actually deep and balanced games drown out in the newest Dice Tower shiny.

Just cause a game is highly rated has nothing to do with quality comparisons to other games. Any ratings system is skewed by its player base numbers, number of reviews, fake reviews, etc. Those same people buying Dead of Winter and enjoying it likely never played those other games which in your opinion is for some reason better. Games like DoW got lot of coverage from other sources which have it getting more sales and attention too. It's like how stupid everyone acts just because Agricola has a high rating on the site. All aggregate review site is highly influenced by multitudes of variables. It's up to a person to actually read the in depth impressions and what they see their opinion line up with about a game.

 

[Taborcarn]

I was at Miniature Market last night picking up an order on my way home from work and found out that they are taking pre-orders for Yokohama. Has anyone played it yet? If so how is it with 2p and 3p?

The Dice Tower recently did a live playthrough at 2p:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybBrirXgGlE

The game seems to scale player count pretty well due to the modular board. But other than that, the KS has not fulfilled so I think the only people who played are ones who obtained the original Japanese version (which did have English rules).

 

[fenners]

This been posted? FFG clarify SW Destiny reprint scheme going forward.

We have ordered a final limited print run of the Awakenings booster packs, arriving at retailers in June. After this print run, there will be no further printings of the Awakenings booster packs. Additional copies of the Kylo Ren Starter Set and the Rey Starter Set are already in production, and these products will remain in print until the next starter sets are available (see below for additional details).

Going forwards, there will be two expansion sets and one base set every year. Base sets will remain in print as much as possible for one year, after which they will be replaced by a new base set. Expansion sets will have one printing, which will be released to retailers in waves, in order to bring product to retailers as quickly as possible.

Doesn't seem very consumer friendly :/

 

[jstevenson]

This been posted? FFG clarify SW Destiny reprint scheme going forward.





Doesn't seem very consumer friendly :/

it all depends on how much they print. You have to think SoR will be a giant print run, as will expansions going forward.

I would've designated Awakenings a "Base" set and kept it in print until the next one tho

 

[chifanpoe]

The Dice Tower recently did a live playthrough at 2p:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybBrirXgGlE

The game seems to scale player count pretty well due to the modular board. But other than that, the KS has not fulfilled so I think the only people who played are ones who obtained the original Japanese version (which did have English rules).

Perfect, thank you for the information.

 

[Lyng]

Just cause a game is highly rated has nothing to do with quality comparisons to other games. Any ratings system is skewed by its player base numbers, number of reviews, fake reviews, etc. It's like how stupid everyone acts just because Agricola has a high rating on the site. All aggregate review site is highly influenced by multitudes of variables. It's up to a person to actually read the in depth impressions and what they see their opinion line up with about a game.

Oh I agree but many reviews and comments reflect the cult of the new syndrom where a game gets praised/hated on after one play.

 

[BattleMonkey]

This been posted? FFG clarify SW Destiny reprint scheme going forward.


Doesn't seem very consumer friendly :/

Pretty much how Magic and other popular CCG's have done it. They don't print the sets forever

 

[-tetsuo-]

If anyone is succebtible to hype it's the general BGG crowd. Look how highly rated games like Dead of Winter are.
More subtle and actually deep and balanced games drown out in the newest Dice Tower shiny.

The top 100 of BGG is comedy at this point. Any half decent game making it into the top 200.

 

[nicoga3000]

Pretty much how Magic and other popular CCG's have done it. They don't print the sets forever

I'm more surprised at the "one print run and that's it". I don't play SW Destiny, but it seems like supply has been a bitch.

 

[fenners]

Pretty much how Magic and other popular CCG's have done it. They don't print the sets forever

They don't do "one & done" print runs of expansions though? I presume the printruns are going to be bigger moving forward to counter-balance the limited time availability for expansions.

Not encouraging me to dive in, that's for sure.

 

[AstroLad]

it all depends on how much they print. You have to think SoR will be a giant print run, as will expansions going forward.

I would've designated Awakenings a "Base" set and kept it in print until the next one tho

how does rotation work in destiny again? like there's just a new set every year or? never played a ccg in any serious manner

 

[Affeinvasion]

The top 100 of BGG is comedy at this point. Any half decent game making it into the top 200.

There are maybe two games in the top 100 I wouldn't be happy to play.

 

[BattleMonkey]

The top 100 of BGG is comedy at this point. Any half decent game making it into the top 200.

Top 100 is full of amazing games and classics. Of course it's gonna be hard for more games to get into that list when the older games have many years of reviews and impressions placed into those ratings.

If we all just went for the hype trains we see heck in this forums own thread and past years, that list would be full of duds with how quick people who adore games turn on them. So many games in this thread in the past years was hyped as the next coming, only to be never heard of again months later.

They don't do "one & done" print runs of expansions though? I presume the printruns are going to be bigger moving forward to counter-balance the limited time availability for expansions.

Not encouraging me to dive in, that's for sure.

Almost no company prints the expansions and base sets forever, it's the nature of CCG's in that they eventually cut off production as new sets are released. Some cards and such might get reprinted in the future, but in the collectible game market, the packs are only produced for so long. This is unlike the LCG set up where its made to always be available. I think for sure they will increase the sizes of the print runs seeing how big its been, same thing happened with Magic again, first couple sets were pretty limited but after the game blew up, they had to produce more, course this lead to some sets being over produced.

 

[ultron87]

They don't do "one & done" print runs of expansions though? I presume the printruns are going to be bigger moving forward to counter-balance the limited time availability for expansions.

Not encouraging me to dive in, that's for sure.

For Magic at least, they'll generally keep reprinting a set as long as demand keeps up. If enough people want a thing Wizards prints it, unless it is a set specifically announced to have a limited supply. This means that boosters of at least the last few years of expansions are available with relative ease.

 

[antiquegamer]

I still can't bring myself to completely buy in to Legacy games. I know its silly of me, but yeah.

I think it's because we just can't over come the one time experience when it comes to board game because the way we train to think about board games. I understand where you are coming from, when I heard of Risk Legacy my thought was this is was not for me but the more I think about how I spend my money on video games that you play through once (or never even finish) and even board games that I may be get to the table twice at most then I am thinking some Legacy game actually provide me more value

We must have played TIME Stories about 15-20 hours which is more than most of the game on my shelf. Same with Pandemic Legacy version we play the entire 12 months in period of a month. Imperial Assault which is the same price (retail) as Gloomhaven (more if you count the extra miniatures) I only play through the campaign once (it was a great experience with my son and something we will always remember). Unless you have a play group that you can constantly start up campaign game (which I find almost next to impossible in my case) then why does it matter if you play can only play it once. The real barrier for me with this type of campaign game is to find time to finish it.

The top 100 of BGG is comedy at this point. Any half decent game making it into the top 200.

I have to disagree, walking through Guardian Games last Sunday made me realize how many board and card games come out per week let along per month. For a game to get into top 100 or top 200 it has to at least have some redeeming value.

Top 100 is full of amazing games and classics. Of course it's gonna be hard for more games to get into that list when the older games have many years of reviews and impressions placed into those ratings.

If we all just went for the hype trains we see heck in this forums own thread and past years, that list would be full of duds with how quick people who adore games turn on them. So many games in this thread in the past years was hyped as the next coming, only to be never heard of again months later.

Almost no company prints the expansions and base sets forever, it's the nature of CCG's in that they eventually cut off production as new sets are released. Some cards and such might get reprinted in the future, but in the collectible game market, the packs are only produced for so long. This is unlike the LCG set up where its made to always be available. I think for sure they will increase the sizes of the print runs seeing how big its been, same thing happened with Magic again, first couple sets were pretty limited but after the game blew up, they had to produce more, course this lead to some sets being over produced.

I completely agree with Monkey on both subject. If you can't stomach the CCG model then it's really is not the type of game for you. It call life style game because that is what it is. People that play CCG are like people that play MMO, that is usually all that they do and play. As for BGG, I used hotness list to check out what people are "hyping" about and give me a chance to check out new games and may be watch play through if I think it's something for me and my group I might put it on to buy list. The top 100 is usually good place to look at game that get weeded out from over thousands and thousands of games out there and as Monkey said one that have weather the test of time. It doesn't mean they are game for you or your group but I have yet play a game on top 100 and think it was a waste of times. It might not be my type of games but I can see why some might really enjoy it.

 

[-tetsuo-]

There are maybe two games in the top 100 I wouldn't be happy to play.

I would shoot down way more games than that lol

Top 100 is full of amazing games and classics. Of course it's gonna be hard for more games to get into that list when the older games have many years of reviews and impressions placed into those ratings.

If we all just went for the hype trains we see heck in this forums own thread and past years, that list would be full of duds with how quick people who adore games turn on them. So many games in this thread in the past years was hyped as the next coming, only to be never heard of again months later.

I think you misunderstand. New, hyped games skyrocket up the charts very easily now. Pandemic Legacy is #1. Rebellion is top 5. Scythe is top 10. Blood Rage is 15. Mech vs Minions and MoM 2nd edition are like 10 spots down from that. Terraforming Mars is way up there somewhere. I like these games well enough, but it is a little ridiculous.

 

[zulux21]

There are maybe two games in the top 100 I wouldn't be happy to play.

there are only 2 games in the top 10 that I would be happy to play

pandemic legacy and since i haven't tried it yet 7 wonders duels.

I actively dislike Caverna: The Cave Farmers and most of the others don't sound interesting at all.


Puerto Rico is okay, but I would much rather play race for the galaxy.

I think you misunderstand. New, hyped games skyrocket up the charts very easily now. Pandemic Legacy is #1. Rebellion is top 5. Scythe is top 10. Blood Rage is 15. Mech vs Minions and MoM 2nd edition are like 10 spots down from that. Terraforming Mars is way up there somewhere. I like these games well enough, but it is a little ridiculous.

which is true, but new stuff constantly goes up high on any list.

 

[XShagrath]

Top 100 is full of amazing games and classics. Of course it's gonna be hard for more games to get into that list when the older games have many years of reviews and impressions placed into those ratings.

While this is somewhat true, there are quite a few newer games on the list as well.

2017 - 1 title
2016 - 8 titles
2015 - 12 titles
2014 - 15 titles

Now, will those titles "stand the test of time?" I'm sure some of them will remain, but others will fall off as hype dies down. If Santorini (the lone 2017 title) can break into the top 100 that fast, anything goes. Not a knock against the game at all, just saying the list can fluctuate quite a bit.


There are quite a few games on the Top 100 I have no interest in. I won't list them all, but I'm not into anything with a lot of direct confrontation (so any wargame or combat-heavy game is probably out), and if it doesn't work well for 2 players, then it's also a no-go.

 

[Blizzard]

there are only 2 games in the top 10 that I would be happy to play

pandemic legacy and since i haven't tried it yet 7 wonders duels.

7 Wonders Duel is quite well designed. Castles of Burgundy is a solid classic. Scythe is beautiful, decently balanced, and a nice solo experience -- there are a fair number of people in this thread alone who like it. It is, admittedly, new.

 

[BattleMonkey]

I think you misunderstand. New, hyped games skyrocket up the charts very easily now. Pandemic Legacy is #1. Rebellion is top 5. Scythe is top 10. Blood Rage is 15. Mech vs Minions and MoM 2nd edition are like 10 spots down from that. Terraforming Mars is way up there somewhere. I like these games well enough, but it is a little ridiculous.

The games fluctuate alot, to have staying power is another issue. Board gaming is also such a booming industry it seems, so many newer players and fans coming in gonna skew things.

As mentioned before, I think looking at the ratings/numbers doesn't mean a whole lot, reading actual impressions and folks in depth reviews on the BGG proves so much more helpful.

 

[zulux21]

7 Wonders Duel is quite well designed. Castles of Burgundy is a solid classic. Scythe is beautiful, decently balanced, and a nice solo experience -- there are a fair number of people in this thread alone who like it. It is, admittedly, new.

oh I know there are people who like it, but scythe looks super boring. very pretty, but very very boring.

most of the games in the top 10 on there are well liked, but are about as exciting as watching paint dry to me

 

[-tetsuo-]

The games fluctuate alot, to have staying power is another issue. Board gaming is also such a booming industry it seems, so many newer players and fans coming in gonna skew things.

As mentioned before, I think looking at the ratings/numbers doesn't mean a whole lot, reading actual impressions and folks in depth reviews on the BGG proves so much more helpful.

I definitely agree about the impressions and reviews from there. You can find some very in detailed, long reviews for lots and lots of games on BGG.

oh I know there are people who like it, but scythe looks super boring. very pretty, but very very boring.

most of the games in the top 10 on there are well liked, but are about as exciting as watching paint dry to me

Not a fan of euros I assume lol