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Digital Board Games Thread: Async Multiplatform Meeples
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I have them all if you want to play.
Markoff_Chaney
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I have them all and have been enjoying them as well - Shoot me an invite or two - MarkovChaney.
Thank You!
I'll grab those IAPs and play Star Realms if anyone cares to drop me an inv (AstroLad). Such a great game.
I grabbed Lanterns and played through the tutorial so far and it's really well done. Looks like the online requires an account so if anyone needs friends on that I'm AstroLad there too.
I grabbed Lanterns and played through the tutorial so far and it's really well done. Looks like the online requires an account so if anyone needs friends on that I'm AstroLad there too.
I have all the Star Realms IAP, too. HotHamBoy.
Hopefully they add the new Colony Wars stand-alone expansion sometime next year.
Would love to see a digital version of Epic too!
Any impressions on Space Food Truck?
Sent everyone an invite for Star Realms! I grabbed Fleets + Fortresses and would like to give Gambits another look down the line. Any thoughts on these mini-decks so far?
I put off buying this because a gamer friend played the table top and hated the randomness they introduced, and Gambit felt that way to me. Took his word since he likes Ascension so he has a tolerance for BS but going back to Ascension has made me miss uniting off bases and attacking the player.
Apparently he Kickstarted the follow-up game, Hero Realms, and it's arriving this week. Said it addresses his issues with SR.
I put off buying this because a gamer friend played the table top and hated the randomness they introduced, and Gambit felt that way to me. Took his word since he likes Ascension so he has a tolerance for BS but going back to Ascension has made me miss uniting off bases and attacking the player.
Apparently he Kickstarted the follow-up game, Hero Realms, and it's arriving this week. Said it addresses his issues with SR.
Oh man, I'm going to have every game in this bundle, for sure.
The iPad sure has been an incredible device if you like board games. The games cost a fraction of their physical versions with none of the clean up. Plus, online multiplayer! Who needs friends!?
I have Ascension plus all the expansions, except the newest one, and I paid less than I would have to buy just one physical expansion (dat 99 cent sale!).
If anyone wants to play I'm HotHamBoy, that's my tag for everything on iOS.
I paid for the $10 sub to play Dominion Online. All the expansions included for a one-time payment! Great way to try-before-you-buy if you want to get the physical expansions, they are pricey.
I've also recently been getting back into Solforge. Game is so fun, despite the flaws. The client is still busted to shit, though. Shoot me an invite if anyone wants to play that, too.
That reminds me, if anyone who plays Solforge has cards to trade, I have plenty.
Star Realms, too, as I mentioned.
humble only does android mobile bundles (IOS doesn't allow side loading apps by default), so if you only have an ios device it won't be an issue if you have everything anyways as you wouldn't have been able to buy them through the bundle.
Ah, yes, I forgot about all of that.
My phone is a Galaxy Note 5. I never really play games on my phone, though.
superrobot
Member
You have until December 31. Then they lose the licence and presumably shut down the servers for good.
https://forum.makingfun.com/showthread.php?8711-2016-plan-future
The wait for a decent online version of Dominion once Isotropic shut down has been a long one
Humble Bundle is up.
https://www.humblebundle.com/mobile/board-games-mobile-bundle
Carcassonne
Scotland Yard
$3
Splendor
Catan
THE aMAZEing Labyrinth
$5
Ticket To Ride
San Juan
Galaxy Trucker
https://www.humblebundle.com/mobile/board-games-mobile-bundle
Carcassonne
Scotland Yard
$3
Splendor
Catan
THE aMAZEing Labyrinth
$5
Ticket To Ride
San Juan
Galaxy Trucker
You have until December 31. Then they lose the licence and presumably shut down the servers for good.
https://forum.makingfun.com/showthread.php?8711-2016-plan-future
The wait for a decent online version of Dominion once Isotropic shut down has been a long one
I knew it was only through this year but I didn't know about the license issues.
And so the wait begins anew.
Still, I think it's worth $10 to try all the expansions for two months.
superrobot
Member
Yup, make the most of it. If it's any consolation the people behind new version sound like they know what it needs to do. More than Goko/Making Fun etc.
alundra311
Member
Bought! Will be trying out carcassonne and scotland yard first.
I bought a previous mobile bunde that included Ticket to Ride and that android app stopped working several android updates ago. This is actually a recurrent issue with the humble bundle, there apps frequently get out of date and stop working.
I wonder if they fixed it or if they're selling a new version and previous owners are screwed?
Have you ever approached them with that question? They used to have application which handle side-loading and keeping track of the update but that is no longer available. I thought the app still get updated but I have to check it manually instead.
PittaGAF
Member
Does anyone tried or know these new digital games?
TreasureHunter by R.Garfield di Queen Games
https://appsto.re/it/6rOPeb.i
(Drafting game by Garfield, no less).
Nyheim di Happy Hobgoblin
https://appsto.re/it/eW5Zeb.i
(Inspired by Elder Sign:Omens and Warhammer Quest ACG according to the devs)
TreasureHunter by R.Garfield di Queen Games
https://appsto.re/it/6rOPeb.i
(Drafting game by Garfield, no less).
Nyheim di Happy Hobgoblin
https://appsto.re/it/eW5Zeb.i
(Inspired by Elder Sign:Omens and Warhammer Quest ACG according to the devs)
So Treasure Hunter is a recent Richard Garfield tabletop card game. It's mostly card drafting and then trying to get the right values to claim treasures on the board (high or low) with some modifications available and a few extra little things. I enjoy the game, but I love Garfield so that might help.
Just start playing the app and seems really well done so far.
PittaGAF
Member
So Treasure Hunter is a recent Richard Garfield tabletop card game. It's mostly card drafting and then trying to get the right values to claim treasures on the board (high or low) with some modifications available and a few extra little things. I enjoy the game, but I love Garfield so that might help.
Thanks for the impressions!!!
I knew nothing about the game since one day ago, but it seems like it could be a great digital boardgame.
Is multiplayer async?
Just played AI and man it's pretty good. Or I just suck at this game (can never figure out a great strategy for getting the low Treasures).
I can't tell for certain about the online. Looks like it uses BSW, which I think is live, but have to create account first to figure that out. Not even sure it has pass 'n play actually.
superrobot
Member
It's like Queen's Kingdom Builder implementation then. Only live games with people on BSW (who don't know you are on an app).Just played AI and man it's pretty good. Or I just suck at this game (can never figure out a great strategy for getting the low Treasures).
I can't tell for certain about the online. Looks like it uses BSW, which I think is live, but have to create account first to figure that out. Not even sure it has pass 'n play actually.
superrobot
Member
http://www.brettspielwelt.de/?nation=en
Online site where you can play games online, but live instead of asynchronously. I think they wrap the online element of iOS games to play people with BSW accounts.
PittaGAF
Member
Ah I see, thanks.
I assumed it was async because in one AppStore screenshot I read 'active games' (which I assumed meant concurrent) and the game (from the videos I saw) seemed to have consequential turns, but I'm probably wrong (I would have greatly preferred async over online).
Anyway the game seems solid enough.
LunarKnite
Member
Haven't tried out the digital game, but I did end up getting the actual game. Played it once. It's a solid, goofy drafting game. Along the lines of 7 Wonders, Fairy Tale, and Among the Stars. Having owned those three, also having Treasure Hunter seems a bit redundant now, and with the size of the box being the same as all of the standard Queen boxes, it needs to find a new home sooner rather than later.
I imagine the digital game would be fun to divert from not having a 7 Wonders app yet.
Playing the app made me realize JUST how light and swingy it is. Like if you get a 1 and there's a really high-value card on low then you can usually get a ton of points for very little effort. So I guess that is a differentiator that some may see as a negative, but I actually see it as a bit of positive since it's filling a slight void. Balance-wise I think they probably should have made two separate treasure decks with the high deck being slightly stronger overall since it's almost always more work to shoot for high cards. But I still like it. Love the art and just the total package makes the cut for me.
PittaGAF
Member
Ok played many games of Treasure Hunter.
Actually I'm liking it a lot, it really shines against 5 players...you have to prioritize some loot over other because with so many players you are pretty much guaranteed you won't get everything.
It's really a tragedy when an opponent swing the odds in their favor using a special power, and it's really fantastic when you do so or counteract.
The app is actually very well done, both on iPhone and iPad, with some caveat.
Not sure why, music is non existent (sounds are nice), multiplayer require you to register and confirm (and change password) in a German only website (!!!!) and for the life of me I can't start a multiplayer game.
Tried to invite you Astrolad several times, added you as a friend...but nothing.
The app DOES ask you if you want notifications, so it's promising.
Oh...and then there is the goblin part...which is a almost a game on its own.
Looking forward to play more and possibly start some multiplayer games.
Actually I'm liking it a lot, it really shines against 5 players...you have to prioritize some loot over other because with so many players you are pretty much guaranteed you won't get everything.
It's really a tragedy when an opponent swing the odds in their favor using a special power, and it's really fantastic when you do so or counteract.
The app is actually very well done, both on iPhone and iPad, with some caveat.
Not sure why, music is non existent (sounds are nice), multiplayer require you to register and confirm (and change password) in a German only website (!!!!) and for the life of me I can't start a multiplayer game.
Tried to invite you Astrolad several times, added you as a friend...but nothing.
The app DOES ask you if you want notifications, so it's promising.
Oh...and then there is the goblin part...which is a almost a game on its own.
Looking forward to play more and possibly start some multiplayer games.
I sent an invite, didn't get a response.
I'm on there as CzarTim if we figure it out.
PittaGAF
Member
Hi!
After a tons of tries I've finally understood how it works (the german only online thing didn't help).
And I must say the async game is damn cool too, it introduces a new mechanic that enhances the strategical component.
BUT....as far as I can see to actually start an async game, ALL PLAYERS must be online.
When it's started, you can pause at will and took your turn when you want.
(I don't receive notifications but maybe it's a bug only for me).
When you play a 2 player game, at the end of the drafting phase you can permanently discard a card, and this enhances a lot the possibilities.
Actually now I had the most fun playing a two players game online.
If both are online, transition is seamless.
EDIT: Added you as friend...sent an invitation...but I don't think it actually send anything. If we are both online (green dot) we can start and then async away!).
I'm online on and off, in the next hour, in case.
alundra311
Member
Looks like the Tokaido app developers are looking for beta testers. Signed up myself. Link is below for those interested:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iV...15lfg0R2FZUCWuPg/viewform?edit_requested=true
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iV...15lfg0R2FZUCWuPg/viewform?edit_requested=true
Tried this in the BG thread without any bites, so will try here 
Oh man, yucata.de (free, asynchronous online lay of mostly great games) has some amazing games up now.
If you want to play any of these please post your username and what games you'd like to play and I'll create a game once I hit the requested player count. Only real request is you try to check at least once a day after we start.
Automobiles (4p)
Carson City (3p)
Can't Stop (4p)
Castles of Burgundy (3p)
Port Royal (4p)
Rattus (4p)
Oh man, yucata.de (free, asynchronous online lay of mostly great games) has some amazing games up now.
If you want to play any of these please post your username and what games you'd like to play and I'll create a game once I hit the requested player count. Only real request is you try to check at least once a day after we start.
Automobiles (4p)
Carson City (3p)
Can't Stop (4p)
Castles of Burgundy (3p)
Port Royal (4p)
Rattus (4p)
superrobot
Member
Tried this in the BG thread without any bites, so will try here
Oh man, yucata.de (free, asynchronous online lay of mostly great games) has some amazing games up now.
If you want to play any of these please post your username and what games you'd like to play and I'll create a game once I hit the requested player count. Only real request is you try to check at least once a day after we start.
Automobiles (4p)
Carson City (3p)
Can't Stop (4p)
Castles of Burgundy (3p)
Port Royal (4p)
Rattus (4p)
I'd bite but it's been a bit harder to use yucata since my desk move
superrobot
Member
Twilight.Struggle coming for Android on Monday
https://twitter.com/Playdek/status/809540234220183552
With a mini expansion also, I don't think the Universal version is going to be ready though.
https://twitter.com/Playdek/status/809540234220183552
With a mini expansion also, I don't think the Universal version is going to be ready though.
superrobot
Member
The game is solid, and the multiplayer works. I've played a fair few games with people on here in the day.
The problems are that you need to be on top of notifications and checking your turn. If you forget or miss it due to the game not telling you it's your turn your game will get zapped off the server after 3 days.
Some annoyances if I remember over poking you to confirm that you can only pass and niggles like that.
Same applies to Eclipse if I remember - miss a turn for 3 days and you lose something you might have been playing for weeks.
Caylus: I don't like the iOS interface, but I'm not a fan of the physical game either. Maybe if I were I'd be willing to get used to it.
Eclipse: iOS version is pretty solid with a pleasing UI. Letting it track all the fiddly components is nice. The major drawback is that you can't see everything all at once (it's a big game on the table, too) and have to keep your eye on several screens. There's a decent tutorial included (IIRC) for players who haven't played the tabletop version.
Wow never knew about this thread. And you guys are actually talking bout Star Realms. Sweet!!!! I really enjoy that game
Hello my new friends, lol
I'm always up for an invite!
I would also be up for Eclipse.
AstroLad on both.
superrobot
Member
Ticket To Ride has got a new map - Germany £3.99
Steam - update says "Cross-Platform Asynchronous Multiplayer" + SALE
I've played a couple of solo games against the AI a long time ago and a couple of times IRL.
If anyone is interested I've set up a multiplayer game as DieselPioneer
Steam - update says "Cross-Platform Asynchronous Multiplayer" + SALE
I've played a couple of solo games against the AI a long time ago and a couple of times IRL.
If anyone is interested I've set up a multiplayer game as DieselPioneer
the password is superrobot
Any good suggestions for local multiplayer games for a family over Christmas? Have ticket to ride and carcassone but doesn't pass-and-play spoil it a little? When playing the real version I like having the board always visible so you can be planning what to do, and you can see someone as they make a move so you can start swearing at them immediately
Do any of them let you use another phone as a way to manage your hand? Seems that would be a good combination - iPad as board and phones as controllers
Pandemic worth a buy? It's discounted at the moment
Do any of them let you use another phone as a way to manage your hand? Seems that would be a good combination - iPad as board and phones as controllers
Pandemic worth a buy? It's discounted at the moment
superrobot
Member
Any good suggestions for local multiplayer games for a family over Christmas? Have ticket to ride but doesn't pass-and-play spoil it a little? When playing the real version I like having the board always visible so you can be planning what to do, and you can see someone as they make a move so you can start swearing at them immediately
Do any of them let you use another phone as a way to manage your hand? Seems that would be a good combination - iPad as board and phones as controllers
Carcassonne might be a good one, with maybe the Inns&Cathedrals and the Traders (the one with the goods).
There's no secrets so it's just what you do with the tile.
Plenty of fun with stolen cities and trapping meeples.
So after I told people I would play these games I totally forgot about them. I've been playing pinball, real and digital, almost exclusively. And I never enable push notifications. Sorry!
Anyway, I know it's been over a month but I'm still down to play! Especially in Dominion if anyone bought the $10 pass for all the expansion. Their license end January first and a new app will replace it. I bought that pass a couple months ago and haven't played one game...
Btw, did i just picked up Twilight Struggle in ipad for $5! Nice price.
Has anyone played Space Food Truck? It's on sale for $5, too.
Any good suggestions for local multiplayer games for a family over Christmas? Have ticket to ride and carcassone but doesn't pass-and-play spoil it a little? When playing the real version I like having the board always visible so you can be planning what to do, and you can see someone as they make a move so you can start swearing at them immediately
Do any of them let you use another phone as a way to manage your hand? Seems that would be a good combination - iPad as board and phones as controllers
Pandemic worth a buy? It's discounted at the moment
Pandemic is a great game and a good choice. Space Food Truck, the game I'm interested in, is also a co-op game with pass n play.
I also think Dead Man's Draw is an excellent same-screen game and it's free.
Other good picks for family pass n play:
Galaxy Trucker
Stone Age
Forbidden Island
Forbidden Desert
Splendor
The only game I know that uses the iPad as a board with players using their phones for their hands is Scrabble.