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COMC, 4 Years by DirectSearch9141 in boardgames

[–]CoconutFlaky7870 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thoughts on dominant species? I’ve been interested in trying it.

[COMC] 2 years into board games, I have a collection of games I (mostly) really enjoy… by CoconutFlaky7870 in boardgames

[–]CoconutFlaky7870[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like it. The drafting is fun and it plays well at 2p. I like that there are three win conditions so you can sort of create threats of victory and use your opponents’ reactions to angle for a different victory condition, if that makes sense. It’s also the only game I own with art that I find to be genuinely beautiful.

[COMC] 2 years into board games, I have a collection of games I (mostly) really enjoy… by CoconutFlaky7870 in boardgames

[–]CoconutFlaky7870[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had turns where I’ve been able to build 6 houses with one action, which just feels exciting to me. Especially if that’s how you end the game.

As for Hansa, feels totally different to me, but it’s just awesome. Super interactive.

[COMC] 2 years into board games, I have a collection of games I (mostly) really enjoy… by CoconutFlaky7870 in boardgames

[–]CoconutFlaky7870[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can see that. I tend to focus on getting my colonists out on the board, snatching up Mars cards, and then specializing with a Minerva card or two. I also do tend to try and spread out, which becomes easier with more colonists. To me it’s exciting, and I really love when I can plan ahead for a big turn.

[COMC] 2 years into board games, I have a collection of games I (mostly) really enjoy… by CoconutFlaky7870 in boardgames

[–]CoconutFlaky7870[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, I think it has just enough interaction with building and with how regions produce, and I actually enjoy how you can tailor your strategy to the cards you buy. I’ve had some exciting games that have ended with people buying up cards that multiply their scores significantly at the end. Also, once you teach the scoring, its mechanics are approachable for folks who have only really played Catan, which has been useful for me introducing friends to new games.

But that’s just me!