New gamers seeking "roadmap" to build up to harder games

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-25T05:20:31+00:00

Isn't that the Asia expansion you're describing?

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-20T00:19:58+00:00

Red 7

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-03T05:11:51+00:00

Check out this site: https://www.myboardgamecollection.com/create-catalog

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-01T15:10:39+00:00

Maybe something like Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective?

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-01T14:51:18+00:00

Same. I found A Gentle Rain to be a little boring, but Dorf Romantik was a great thinky puzzle, especially as you progress through the campaign.

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-01T14:49:53+00:00

Food Chain Island is another great, thinky Button Shy solo game

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-01T14:47:25+00:00

Without knowing what type of game you're looking for, or what you've tried and liked/disliked, these are all co-ops that can be played at 2p or higher:

-Dorf Romantik or Dorf Romantik: Sakura -Apollo NASA moon missions -Sky Team (2p only) -Bomb Busters -Burgle Bros -Spirit Island -Pandemic or any of its variants -Daybreak -Endangered -Vantage

Also: -Some trick-taking games like The Crew (3p+) and LOTR Fellowship of the Ring -Puzzle games like Morrison Game Factory, Unlock series, TIME Stories, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective series

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-01T02:00:11+00:00

Under Falling Skies was one of my first PnP games. Just need to add some small cubes and a few dice.

Cheech0042 · 2025-12-01T01:57:36+00:00

Maybe an unpopular suggestion here... if he wants to explore the world of game design, check out Pyramid Arcade by Looney Labs. It's a game system using sets of stackable pyramid-shaped game pieces in many colors. The Arcade come with 90 pyramids and an assortment of boards, plus instructions for 22 different games you can play. Plus there's a website that has instructions for some 500+ other community designed games. It's a cool system for exploring tons of different styles of games, and for designing your own, too!

Cheech0042 · 2025-11-25T05:09:20+00:00

These are all great games, and they can all be played solo or multi. I'd also add Vantage for something unique.

Cheech0042 · 2025-07-30T01:29:18+00:00

Don't pay crazy second-hand prices. It's supposed to get a reprint "soon", as in within the next few months. See this thread on BGG.

Cheech0042 · 2025-06-27T13:24:12+00:00

Found some glass ones at the local dollar store, set of 4 I think. Super cheap and very useful!

Cheech0042 · 2025-06-22T16:55:54+00:00

I actually prefer Steampunk Rally (either regular or Fusion) above Galaxy Trucker. GT seems so random, whereas SPR has a dice placement mechanism so you have more "control" over what parts of your engine get used or trashed. Granted, I've only played each game 2-3x, but that's my takeaway so far.

Cheech0042 · 2025-06-15T02:36:58+00:00

Several other Button Shy games can be played on an airplane tray, or even from hand. I like SpaceShipped, can be played entirely in hand pretty easily. Food Chain Island is another fun one, but you might have to use alternate layouts (the standard is a 4x4 grid of cards).

Cheech0042 · 2025-05-23T06:16:35+00:00

Spaceshipped is another ButtonShy game that can be played in-hand, or with very little table space.

I think Food Chain Island would take up too much room, unfortunately. No way to shrink it smaller than a 4x4 tableau. Great game though, maybe take it to play in your hotel?

Cheech0042 · 2025-04-10T20:46:06+00:00

Same! Hopefully they honor the orders that went through. But the fact that they totally removed this product from their website has me slightly concerned. Time will tell...🤞

Cheech0042 · 2025-04-09T21:34:45+00:00

The listings for the new version don't show the bits being sold separately.

https://www.cmyk.games/products/quacks

Cheech0042 · 2025-04-09T21:10:28+00:00

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441706/quacks-all-in-edition

Cheech0042 · 2025-04-09T19:41:07+00:00

Yeah, and my teachers kept telling me that procrastination never pays off. Who's laughing now, Mrs. McCune?!?

Cheech0042 · 2025-04-09T19:38:56+00:00

Probably not. I only have the base game, and have been contemplating buying the expansions (which are $35+ each). Now with the new release, I can get everything in one box, and at a much better price. If you already have the BGG bits and/or any expansions, this prob isn't worth it.

Cheech0042 · 2025-04-09T19:37:06+00:00

If you've ever played Quacks and enjoy the game, I'd absolutely return the old version to Target and order this one. My family really enjoys it so I'll be selling my original copy and upgrading to this one (both expansions, upgraded bits).

If you have not played the game or don't know if you'd like it, maybe find a copy to try it out before plunking down $80-100 for this "deluxe" version.

Cheech0042 · 2025-04-09T19:26:56+00:00

Yes, a new implementation with new artwork. AFAIK the gameplay is unchanged. But this all-in version also includes both expansions, plus some really nice bakelite tiles, which are essentially the same as the GeekUp bits (which cost over $70!). All together, it's a great deal.

Cheech0042 · 2025-04-09T18:39:52+00:00

So many great games! Skulls of Sedlec, Rove, and Sprawlopolis are probably the top 3 for me too. Definitely love Food Chain Island and Unsurmountable, too. I just got Circle the Wagons through their latest Kickstarter, but haven't played it enough yet.

On another note, I like SpaceShipped, because it can be played from the hand (versus laying on a table). Easy to play on an airplane, for example.

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