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Off Topic => Other Games => Topic started by: jungleboy on May 04, 2017, 05:07:13 AM
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A shelf of shame contains games that you bought but haven't played.
My list is longer than I wish it was. My excuse is that I bought a bunch of games at Essen last year and online just before moving to Portugal as a 'final splurge' and I just haven't found the time to play them yet (also I was without my collection for nearly two months after moving). Now that I've seen how long this list is, I will make a rule to bring an unplayed game to the weekly board game meet-up in Lisbon every time I go. Also, since I've now implemented a 'no more than one new game per two months' rule, this list should get shorter before it gets longer.
Anyway, here's my list:
Pandemic Iberia - I decided this would be my entry point into the Pandemic universe because I like the historical aspect, the Iberia aspect and the artwork. Then I got into a Pandemic Legacy group, so playing that a lot has meant that Pandemic Iberia hasn't been played.
Colosseum - I got this about a year ago (the original DoW version, not the kickstarted cartoon version by TMG). I was super happy to find it and I'm still glad I have it, but I just didn't get much of a chance to play it in Geneva because it needs 3+ players.
Colt Express - I played it at Draughts in London and enjoyed it, so I grabbed a copy but haven't played my own copy yet.
Saloon Tycoon - Great looking tile-laying game from Kickstarter. Happy I got it but just haven't been able to get it to the table.
Dungeon Keeper - One of my early Kickstarters, a multi-layer dungeon crawl. Perhaps a mistake.
Fresco - An Essen buy that I'd wanted for a while. I just haven't made the effort to go through the rules and get to know the game so that I can easily bring it out without much advance notice.
Ulm - Impulse buy at Essen. I still think it looks cool, just haven't gotten around to playing it.
Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time - Love the movies which was my main motivation for getting it. But I regret it now. I'd only ever suggest it to another big fan of the movies, so the opportunity rarely presents itself.
7 Wonders - I've played Duel a couple of times (though technically never with my own copy), but not the full game.
House of Borgia - A social deduction, papal enclave game that I got from Kickstarter. I was set to play with a couple of friends who are/were also Roman tour guides in February, but we never got around to it.
Biergarten - A little card/tile-laying Kickstarter game that features me and jungle girl, as well as Dan and Decar, on the artwork.
Touria - Another impulse buy that probably wasn't a great idea. It's still in shrink wrap so I might try to sell it.
And some that are very recent purchases that haven't been played yet but that I don't need to feel ashamed of ... yet:
Navegador
Sagrada (Played with Chooselife on 5/5/17)
Splendor
Ticket to Ride: Europe
Onitama
Cottage Garden
Pack o Games 2 (saving for the Camino de Santiago)
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What's on my shelf of shame? More than I'm prepared to admit to here... :-[
You should definitely give Onitama a try though JB - the rules take about 3 seconds to learn (depending how fast you can read) and games only last up to 20 minutes maximum.
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You should definitely give Onitama a try though JB - the rules take about 3 seconds to learn (depending how fast you can read) and games only last up to 20 minutes maximum.
Yep, I just picked it up last week in my most recent 'final splurge' before my austerity measures kick in. I have a friend here who likes abstract games and hopefully I'll get around to playing with him soon.
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After typing it out it's not as bad as I thought.
Carcassonne: The City (Cannot wait to get this to the table, been too long, maybe tomorrow night)
Citadels (2016) (Gift for Christmas this last year, hadn't heard of it, looks good)
Pandemic Legacy (Getting used to regular Pandemic/Iberia a bit first)
Scoundrel Society (Early gaming purchase, liked the concept/theme, can't get it to table)
Sheriff of Nottingham (Deal during Amazon Prime Day maybe? Impulse buy, not sure my group will like)
Skull (Bought for camping/fishing trips, coming up in June here)
Tikal (was looking for a Catan alternative, brother always wants to play Catan)
Tiny Epic Western (Kickstarted, I like poker and worker placement, seemed overwhelming when I tried to read rules, later maybe)
Twilight Struggle (Just arrived, need to find an opponent)
So 9 games and I have just under 50 at last count. I have many that have just had one or two plays. Hard to get other players away from their favorites, especially when you don't get to meet regularly learning a new game isn't always ideal.
Won't stop me from buying ones I think will be a hit. Still looking for that next Carcassonne though.
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Games in shrink:
Liar's Dice (We have had it for 10 years)
Pictionary
Grave Business - Got it for free
Guesstures
Scuttle - Kickstarted last year and never played
Pack O Game #2 - 6 of the 10 games haven't been played (BOO, BOX, DIG, NUT, SPY, and WOO)
Russian Railroads
Expansions still in shrink:
King of New York - Cthulhu
Mysterium Hidden Signs
Santorini - Golden Fleece
Ticket to Ride - Alvin & Dexter
Tokaido - New Encounters
Zooloretto Boss
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I obviously don't buy enough games.
Monopoly Deal - A birthday present that I haven't tried out.
Carcassonne The Castle - From Ralf's haul, but nobody wanted it!......not in shrink, but I don't enjoy this version so it'll remain
un-played until I get a reasonable offer or I get around to putting on ebay.
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Sheriff of Nottingham (Deal during Amazon Prime Day maybe? Impulse buy, not sure my group will like)
I really don't get this game. We played it at work a little while ago and the guy who had bought it had finished reading through the instructions and explaining it to us we played a few rounds and then looked at each other as if to say "Is this all you do?"
We've not played it since...
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Lol, I read the rulebook for Sheriff of Nottingham and kinda thought the same. I hear good things about it so when I saw it for so low I snapped it up. After your big endorsement it shall sit gathering more shame for the time being.
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After your big endorsement it shall sit gathering more shame for the time being.
No no no, that wasn't my point at all! If everybody in the world was exactly like me and liked/ disliked all the same things as me then the world would be a very boring place indeed. You should definitely play it, especially since you own it, at least to make your own mind up about it! If you enjoy playing it then that's brilliant, and you can explain to us naysayers why we're wrong about it! ;)
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I usually buy games, in which I see the potential of real playing in my gaming group, that's why my list is super short, it includes only 2 games, technically, expansions of the games:
- Catan: Cities and Knights - the rules look very difficult, but I keep in mind that I should play it someday;
- King of New York: Power Up! - purchased in Essen, never played. I consider to sell it, because we don't play King of New York very often.
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My shelf of shame is more like a wall. I also have more that I want to admit. The good thing is I am making headway with the collection. Lately I've improved my new game plays to at least 2 per month, sometimes more!
I can see that I do share quite a few with the lists above my post, (just to name a few):
Carcassonne: The City
Ulm
Tikal
King of Tokyo
Tokaido (this is on the imminent list!)
Pandemic Legacy
Tiny Epic Galaxies
Pandemic Iberia
Fresco (hope for this one soon!)
7 Wonders
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.
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I have a number of games and expansions back in the US that have never been played, including all the Flash Point: Fire Rescue expansions (we've only played the base game, and not even the backside map), Brilliants, Alhambra: 6th Expansion, Memoir '44 (most expansions), and so many others I cannot even think. Basically I have all the Catan Geographies promo maps up to 2014 (including a few European ones) and countless other expansions, promos, and probably a few full games.
Then there are the games that I own and have technically have played once, but mostly just to try them out. I have all of these in New Zealand currently (not that it matters): 7 Wonders: Babel, Ticket to Ride: Dice Expansion, Hanabi, and Brew Crafters.
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I'm sitting in my man-cave and will promptly list games (but not include expansions - I'll be here forever) that have not been played. I'll be here forever if I list the games that need more plays.
Kingdom Builder, Myth, Alhambra Big Box 2 the weird games, The Dwarves, Orcs must Die, Crisis, Cirtus :(, Islebound, Karbuba, Vast, Loop Inc, Scythe, Yucata, Maori, Junking, Habsburg Empire, Raiders of the North Sea (Trilogy), Dead men tell no tales, Pillars of Eternity, Darkrock ventures, Helios, Dice City, Days of Ire, Fjorde, Schwinebande, Kings of the Frontier, Viceroy, Battleline, Tides of Madness, Dale of Merchants, The little prince, Jarl, zertz, punct, dvonn & lyngk , Carcassonne: Hunters & Gatherers, Fugitive & paperback, biergarten, mintworks, Ravens of Thrishirathshi, Carcassonne:Ark of the Covenant
Hopefully, I'll get these all ticked off next weekend :D
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The Little Prince (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/134453/little-prince-make-me-planet) is junglegirl's favourite game (if it's the same game I am thinking of - the one with the tagline Make Me a Planet). It plays 2-4 but I think it's better at two players because the tile drafting method is better. The first player sets out three tiles, two face up and one face down (which that player has looked at), and the second player has to draft one, either taking one of the two they can see or gambling on the one they can't see. The first player then takes whichever tile they prefer from the remaining two, and the other tile is discarded. In a four- (and I guess three-) player game, all four tiles are laid face up, the person who went last in the previous round drafts first, then nominates the next person to draft. Now that we have Kingdomino with its great four-person drafting mechanism, the Little Prince version seems a bit clumsy in comparison.
Anyway, in the game you create a 4x4 planet and how your planet scores depends on the four characters you have at the corners of your planet, which you also draft throughout the game. So sometimes you're drafting based on the characters you already have, and other times you might be drafting based on the characters you hope to get later in the game. It plays very quickly and smoothly and is a great, light little filler.
Regarding some of your other unplayed games, I might have talked up Citrus a bit much on these forums but I think it's great. Hunters and Gatherers is widely praised as a great alternative version of vanilla Carcassonne but it's my least favourite of the spin-offs I own. Maybe because pre-history is not a great theme for me. Anyway, I prefer the Ark of the Covenant.
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Yeah that's the game - it looked fun, and the art work is nice.
I think I had citrus on my radar before you even mentioned it. I preordered it months ahead of Essen for pick up....but it's still on my self (with the mini-expansion). It's not collecting dust though...it's still in the shrink wrap.
Ark of the Covenant....another spin-off for the wall. :'(
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My problem with the spin offs is that they don't have enough tiles. The game is over so fast. We have Amazonas and have played it twice. I have also almost purchased South Seas and a used copy of the City several times. Unfortunately they only release little expansions for the spin offs. If I don't have 100+ tiles, I just don't want to play.
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My problem with the spin offs is that they don't have enough tiles. The game is over so fast. We have Amazonas and have played it twice. I have also almost purchased South Seas and a used copy of the City several times. Unfortunately they only release little expansions for the spin offs. If I don't have 100+ tiles, I just don't want to play.
I prefer to play with 120 or so tiles when playing regular Carcassonne too. For the spin-offs that are similar to vanilla Carcassonne with some small tweaks (e.g. H&G, Ark of the Covenant, Winter Edition), I think you make a good point - it just feels like playing a rebranded version of base game Carcassonne. And if you're not a huge fan of playing just the base game, then these games might fall a bit flat.
But I think the idea of the other spin-offs (e.g. Castle, City and the newer ones) is that while they're still Carcassonne games, they're mechanically different enough from the core game to stand up on their own without extra tiles and expansions because of the new elements that they bring to the game.
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But I think the idea of the other spin-offs (e.g. Castle, City and the newer ones) is that while they're still Carcassonne games, they're mechanically different enough from the core game to stand up on their own without extra tiles and expansions because of the new elements that they bring to the game.
I agree that they are different enough to warrant their existence, but I still want more tiles for them. ^-^
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Time for an update!
These are the games I originally listed on my Shelf of Shame and their current status:
Pandemic Iberia - still unplayed
Colosseum - still unplayed
Colt Express - provisionally sold to Chooselife, never played my own copy of it
Saloon Tycoon - sold without being played
Dungeon Keeper - for sale
Fresco - still unplayed
Ulm - sold without being played
Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time - for sale
7 Wonders - Played several times. Off the wall of shame!
House of Borgia - still unplayed but might have a chance in Feb with the right people
Biergarten - still unplayed. A bit embarrassing as I'm in the game.
Touria - sold in shrink wrap
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Nice one. ;)
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We still haven't played Russian Railroads or liar's dice. We have tried all the Pack O Games with the exception of "box".
New shameful additions:
- Hanabi
- Flux
- Patchwork
- Sheriff of Nottingham
- One Night Ultimate Werewolf
The last 2 we impulse purchased on super sale. I don't know when we will ever have enough players to make Werewolf worthwhile.
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This seems like a fun topic I could participate in. Maybe it helps with actually getting some of these games to the table eventually. So here it goes in no particular order... (I'm not counting expansions though.)
- Tide of Iron - This is likely the game I own the longest that hasn't hit the table yet.
- The Fury of Dracula - This was an impulse buy when I heard FFG and GW were parting ways
- A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) - I'm still very eager to get this one to the table shortly.
- Mystery Express - This is a recent purchase.
- Carcassonne: Mayflower
- Mystery of the Abbey - This is another recent purchase.
- Skull - My latest purchase.
- Revolution: The Dutch Revolt 1568-1648
- Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit - 1st copy was incomplete. Recently got a 2nd incomplete copy. But combined it is now complete!
- New Dawn
- Recycle
- Boonanza
- Felix: The Cat in the Sack
- Zooloretto: The Dice Game
- Hammer of the Scotts - I had an attempt at this but I find it hard to go through the rulebook for some reason.
- GIPF Series of Games (except GIPF, PUNCT, and YINSH)
- Neuroshima Convoy
Looks like I've got some work to do!
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I could probably use an update too since I'm in the US for a bit and got some of my games sent to me in California:
* All Flashpoint expansions (STILL even though I have everything with me now)
* Eight Minute Empire: Legends + Expansion – Played once but friends lost interest in less than eight minutes
* BrilliAnts – Rotting on my shelf. For some reason, I am afraid to introduce this one to anybody.
* Above and Below – Also for some reason scared of playing this with anybody. Also, thought it was more like Near and Far. :-\
* Dominion: Nocturne – Just got but may be a while before it can be tried out
* Carcassonne: Markets of Leipzig – Haven't had a chance to try this out.
* Small World Underground – Friends got too tired to finish the first game, haven't played since
* 7 Wonders: Babel – Sadly nobody wants to play this expansion with me.
* 7 Wonders Anniversary Packs – Nobody here really likes 7 Wonders... :-(
* Brew Crafters – Still only played it twice.
* Star Wars Carcassonne – Meh.
* Star Wars Carcassonne: Expansion 1 – I am hopeless.
* Most Memoir '44 expansions (all are still in Arizona)
* Alhambra: Expansion 6 (still in Arizona unopened)
* Catan Geographies (still in Arizona unplayed)
* Brass: Lancaster, Brass: Birmingham, Crusader: Thy Will Be Done, and Flow of History – All Kickstarters that were originally scheduled to be shipped by end of January but have all been delayed to later dates, meaning I won't see these games for literally years since I'm moving back to New Zealand in mid-January (I originally planned to return in early February).
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As a newcomer to this wonderful hobby: How does this even happen?
I can't wait to play every game I put my hands on! Granted I only have a few of them, but still, I can't see myself shelving them purchase after purchase.
Will it happen anyway?
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As a newcomer to this wonderful hobby: How does this even happen?
I can't wait to play every game I put my hands on! Granted I only have a few of them, but still, I can't see myself shelving them purchase after purchase.
Will it happen anyway?
It happens when you don't have enough people around you who want to play games, or who want to play the games that you want to play. I certainly want to play every game I buy, and the sooner the better. But it doesn't always work out that way.
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I've just got a couple games on my shelve that i haven't played yet.
I am ashamed to name Carcassonne: The City, that i have had for a while, but haven't gotten around to play. I've got all spin-off games, and have played most of them, but this one was about the last one to arrive i'm afraid.
Carcassonne: The Discovery is also on their, as the reviews I heard about it havent been good, so it hasnt been high on the list to play.
Koehandel is the last one. I've played this years and years ago, and 2 weeks ago i picked up my own copy in Holland, but we haven't had the time to play it yet :P
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Not Played Ever:
Several Carcassonne Expansions
City of Spies: Estoril 1942 - Double Agent Expansion
Dwar7s Fall + Expansions
Martians: A Story of Civilization (Selling)
Near and Far + Expansions*
Tortuga 1667*
Tiny Epic Western
One play:
Several Carcassonne Expansions
7Wonders Duel
Biertgarden
City of Spies: Estoril 1942
Exploding Kittens
Hostage Negotiator + Expansions*
Saloon Tycoon + Expansions*
Tavarua*
Less than five plays:
Several Carcassonne Expansions
Above and Below*
Council Of Verona
Dale of Merchants*
Fields of Green
Fishy Tactics
Heldentaufe*
*Would love to play these more often
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....All the Games....
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Nice idea to revive the thread and check in.
Sadly I've only taken one off the list below. Fresco has made it onto a regular rotation.
... and yes I have added many more to the etc. list. Still I've played more 'new' games than ever this year.
I added Valletta, to this list. I've learned this HiG title, just waiting for the right time to teach it. Can't wait!
Carcassonne: The City
Ulm (would still consider this near the top but there are so many in the wings)
Tikal
King of Tokyo
Tokaido (this has come so close but its a challenge to get the girls at home to try new games at times. I also hope to get this played at work)
Pandemic Legacy
Tiny Epic Galaxies
Pandemic Iberia
Fresco (Done!)
7 Wonders
Valletta
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.
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* 7 Wonders: Babel – Sadly nobody wants to play this expansion with me.
Did this set you back much? My family have bought the other expansions as this one nearly costs triple the amount of the others.
+ how can you not like 7 wonders? (In reference to your friends)
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Just poor taste I think SamoolSamosa, 7 Wonders is a great game. I even like it at 2-players.
Babel seems to be within print runs, which is causing the price to inflate due to limited availability.
I always check boardgameprices.co.uk to get a rough idea of costs and availability.
Think I might have to update my Shame Wall this evening ;(
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Time for a little update on this.
ADDED
- Al Caboon - Originally I thought this one was an expansion to Boonanza and therefore I didn't put this one on the list originally. But it turns out to be a 2-player version of Boonanza.
- Crazy Creatures of Doctor Doom - Found this one for a few bucks. I don't have high hopes for it but for the few bucks it cost me I'm willing to give this a try.
- Hannibal & Hamilcar: Rome vs. Carthage - Received this one in the mail last week. (So it's not really a "shame" that I haven't played this one yet...) I'm eager to try this soon!
REMOVED
- Boonanza - Played this one with all the kids. They really seem to like the trading aspect in this game. Nice fast playing card game for which we still need to try again with the one expansion we have. As the box is small and the game is fun, there's no harm in holding on to this one.
- Felix: The Cat in the Sack - Played this one with all the kids as well. I was afraid the bidding/bluffing might discourage them, but they were actually really into it. Making good decisions and trying to trick the others into getting a "bad buy". A keeper!
- Mystery Express - Played this about a handful of times now. The girls especially really seem to like it as do I. As with every Days of Wonder game the quality is top notch! No doubt this one stays in our collection.
- Recycle - An interesting little card game that plays quite fast. It's not leaving my collection just yet.
- Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit - Played this one last weekend with a friend. Quite the dice chucker, but we had a blast playing this. Another one to keep and no doubt this one is going to get played more. With the limited amount of text it's likely a good fit to play with my son as well.
- Toffe Peren (Auf die Birne) - Forgot to put this one on the list originally. Played this with all the kids. But unfortunately it's not a game for us and it will leave the collection...
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- Al Caboon - Originally I thought this one was an expansion to Boonanza and therefore I didn't put this one on the list originally. But it turns out to be a 2-player version of Boonanza.
- Carcassonne: Mayflower
- Crazy Creatures of Doctor Doom - Found this one for a few bucks. I don't have high hopes for it but for the few bucks it cost me I'm willing to give this a try.
- The Fury of Dracula - This was an impulse buy when I heard FFG and GW were parting ways
- A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) - I'm still very eager to get this one to the table shortly.
- GIPF Series of Games (except GIPF, PUNCT, and YINSH)
- Hammer of the Scotts - I had an attempt at this but I find it hard to go through the rulebook for some reason.
- Hannibal & Hamilcar: Rome vs. Carthage - Received this one in the mail last week. (So it's not really a "shame" that I haven't played this one yet...) I'm eager to try this soon!
- Mystery of the Abbey - As Mystery Express is quite a hit with the girls, this one will likely hit the table soon!
- Neuroshima Convoy
- New Dawn
- Revolution: The Dutch Revolt 1568-1648
- Skull - My latest purchase.
- Tide of Iron - This is likely the game I own the longest that hasn't hit the table yet.
- Zooloretto: The Dice Game
With more removals than additions to the list, we're on the right track at least. However, within the next two months I'm still hoping to receive about 3 Kickstarter games...
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I played Skull just yesterday. Loads of fun and emotions. I've made my custom container so it fits in pocket.
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My current shelf of shame:
Pandemic Iberia - I have some interested people so hopefully it will get played soon
Biergarten - if we didn't play it on Saturday at a meetup with three people who are drawn into the game's artwork, I'm not sure when I'll ever play!
Concordia - just brought it home today so it doesn't really belong here (yet)
Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time - for sale
Colosseum
House of Borgia
Onitama
All in all, that's not too bad.
Edit:
King's Road - in shrink, might sell it
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I played Skull just yesterday. Loads of fun and emotions. I've made my custom container so it fits in pocket.
I'm looking forward to playing this one. The review from Shut Up & Sit Down made me want to have a copy. I don't think this is a game for with my family but it should be a good fit for my gaming friends.
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My shelf is now taking over the desk and floor :-[
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That's a nice and short list indeed, jungleboy.
Pandemic Iberia is currently my favorite Pandemic game to play, though I've only won it once... I also played it solo a handful of times. Concordia and Colosseum are family favorites. Both good euro games that aren't that heavy. And with Colosseum being a Days of Wonder game the components are once again excellent! I've played Onitama only with my son so far. I'm looking forward to play this one with my father-in-law as he's an abstract gamer.
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My shelf is now taking over the desk and floor :-[
I need to add some shelves as wel ;D
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I need to add some shelves as wel ;D
I added one last week ;D O0
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My Shelf of Shame
Antike
Antiquity
AssassinCon
Assault of the Giants
Big City
Container
Cosmic Wimpout
Crash Cup Karambolage
Dawn: Rise of the Occulites
Dice Brewing
Duck Dealer
Gloomhaven
High Frontier (3rd edition)
Icehouse
LYNGK
March of the Ants
Masters of Venice
Modern Naval Battles: Global Warfare
MotorChamp
Onward to Venus
Pingo Pingo
Pirate Dice: Voyage on the Rolling Seas
Polis: Fight for the Hegemony
Ranger
Regatta
Rising Sun
Sails of Glory
Serenissima (first edition)
Subdivision
Tiddlycroquet
Tournay
Viktory II
Wings of Glory: WW2 Starter Set
I have played 88.34% of my Collection. 11.66% remains unplayed.
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Wow! Do you have 274.5 games in total? :o
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Wow! Do you have 274.5 games in total? :o
283 actually. Down from the high water mark a few years ago of 450
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That's a great ratio. Your shelf is smaller than mine and with a much much better percentage!
You've got Lyngk to look forward to! I'm a big fan of it, Gipf and Yinsh too!
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That's a great ratio. Your shelf is smaller than mine and with a much much better percentage!
You've got Lyngk to look forward to! I'm a big fan of it, Gipf and Yinsh too!
The whole GIPF Series is great; I wish more locals people were into abstract games.
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My only issue with them is their boxes are all too big. I think they could all fit in one box (accept for tamsk).
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Monopoly Deal is still on my shelf
King of Tokyo added
Carcassonne The Castle sold!
Settlers of Catan (3 players) and Scotland Yard (6 players) both played this weekend.
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Wow! Do you have 274.5 games in total? :o
283 actually. Down from the high water mark a few years ago of 450
I believe you only listed 32 out of the 33 unplayed games. :P
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Wow! Do you have 274.5 games in total? :o
283 actually. Down from the high water mark a few years ago of 450
I believe you only listed 32 out of the 33 unplayed games. :P
Ha. I will check my list :)
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Found out that I forgot to include "Rising Sun". I edited my list on previous page to include it. :)
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Haha. Now you see why I thought you had half a game.
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Haha. Now you see why I thought you had half a game.
Thanks for catching that. ;)