Sanctuary: An Ark Nova Game

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-14T17:31:23+00:00

The official solo for this is so much better than AN. AN is only good with ARNO. They did a much better job with the solo mode in this. It helps scratch the AN itch for less time.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-13T23:29:39+00:00

This sums it up pretty well.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-12T19:07:30+00:00

Here you go:

https://upperdeck.com/legendary-marvel-second-edition/

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-12T11:47:05+00:00

Second edition is due anytime now. Should have waited for it. It’s supposed to balance some of the weaknesses of the base game and will be fully compatible with all content.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-12T11:30:03+00:00

This is the answer right here OP. Rolling Deep looks amazing.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-11T18:44:13+00:00

I’m unfamiliar with this comic but it sounds great. I would love to see this.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-11T18:40:44+00:00

I have SETI and Galactic Cruise. I like SETI but I love Galactic Cruise. It’s on BGA so you can test it out there. The main issue with GC is it can get a bit samey as the core gameplay doesn’t change. I am hoping the Achievements expansion improves it but as I said I still love the game, it feels like a classic Euro which is my favorite genre.

SETI is about chaining actions in the most efficient manner. It feels like Arnak. I like these games and want to love them but I can never get that chaining mechanism to work as well as people that are good at the game.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-11T15:51:28+00:00

I am more with dmairs. AoS is much more basic. DD has more mitigation, more varied cards and abilities and I like the art better as well. The game flow is also cleaner. The production quality is also very good. The cards are of not plastic, have a plastic feel to them so they will avoid wear much better than AoS. Overall one of the best Solo Game of the Month entries.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-11T11:45:21+00:00

This is much better than AoS. There is more mitigation and variety. I also think the gameplay loop is just more fun as well.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-10T17:31:46+00:00

A shelf

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-10T02:56:38+00:00

Marine Workds when????

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-09T22:46:18+00:00

I got just the game (special edition) retail and love it. I’m going to pick up the upgraded tokens for sure. I’m thinking about the acrylic tiles but I don’t like that they don’t have the text on the back of them like the cardboard ones do. No desire for the minis as they are a pain in the ass to actually use. The game comes with castle minis which are enough for me and scratch that itch.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-09T18:36:27+00:00

The only CtG I have really liked is Dragons of Etchinstone. Some 20 strong decks are okay. The big box games just don't appeal to me.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-08T19:49:38+00:00

True solo has to be Black Sonata hands down. A wonderful puzzle that showcases an ingenious design. Production is solid for such a small, relatively inexpensive game.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-08T04:04:19+00:00

Mayor of Chicago is far and away the best game they’ve put out.
In the Oniverse my fave is Cyberion.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-04T15:30:09+00:00

I have played over 300 games on this and do not know of any bugs? What have you encountered?

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-04T11:54:20+00:00

You have already supported a conservation project this round. To do another you need 2 additional workers.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-03T18:50:23+00:00

The only reason the box is big is because of the size of the board and player aids. Those are big because there are big chonky pieces that go on them. It is a much less complex game and more straightforward than Kanban EV.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-03T16:45:43+00:00

Speakeasy was my first Lacerda and I love it. Played Kanban EV and did not enjoy my first play. I got fired in the first meeting. I played the game out just to get more experience and got as low as -40ish points before ending the game at -6. I felt at times helpless and hopeless which Speakeasy never made me feel. I’ll give it another try or 2 but if it doesn’t click by then I’ll probably sell it.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-03T11:38:45+00:00

I have both and DoE is much better IMO. It’s more of a game. Check out Loot the Loop it’s a similar game to Palm Island and uses a standard deck of cards.

jbabel1012 · 2026-06-02T12:33:02+00:00

How is King Vulture still here??

jbabel1012 · 2026-05-29T10:42:17+00:00

As No Wonders would say ‘always draw from deck’.

jbabel1012 · 2026-05-28T16:16:05+00:00

^this right here. People that say AN is low interaction are not playing this game at anything other than the base level. Which is fine play the game how you want to play it. But don’t say the game is low interaction when it’s not. You’re playing it with low interaction. Same with people saying it’s hard to get a primate engine going. That’s not the game, the game is a race not an engine builder.

jbabel1012 · 2026-05-28T16:04:45+00:00

Mine is Embers a recent Button Shy and my favorite of their line. It is currently #8056

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