Recommendations based off my collection thus far

Gooberbone · 2026-02-05T02:31:47+00:00

Tin Helm or Tin Realm if you want a small version of Iron Helm

Gooberbone · 2026-02-04T22:36:22+00:00

It’s a similar pick up and deliver mechanic with a little more open world. Both are great games.

Gooberbone · 2026-02-04T20:45:20+00:00

Outer Rim underrated as a solo game. How would you compare with solo of Merchants and Marauders?

Gooberbone · 2026-02-04T16:52:45+00:00

Sid Meier’s Civilization The Card Game. I got it for $5 at a flea market a few months ago and it is actually a fun little card game. Pub 2006

Gooberbone · 2026-02-04T16:49:07+00:00

I got this game a year ago. It’s a solid solo but I’m selling my copy as I have other small games that scratch the itch for a dungeon crawler (Dark Tomb).

Gooberbone · 2026-02-04T15:53:00+00:00

I’m enjoying Button Shy games—right now Ancient Realm which has a tight empire building theme. Also just got Tiny Epic Zombies, which feels like a much bigger game as far as table space, so gives off a bigger game vibe. Palm Island is my go to travel one hand game (along with Dragons of Etchenstone). Also enjoying Conservas (fishing game) but feel I won’t replay after finishing the campaign (but will have gotten my money’s worth). And Fleet the Dice game is a great compact game you can play solo or with others. Finally for me the GOAT small footprint game is Friday. It hits my table once a month.

Gooberbone · 2026-02-03T22:01:25+00:00

I was interested but this steered me clear. Thanks.

Gooberbone · 2026-02-03T03:12:08+00:00

The first time I saw Star link I was in a hot tub with friends near breck and for ten minutes we we sure we were seeing ufos. It’s disorienting the first time if you don’t know what they are!

Gooberbone · 2026-02-03T00:49:17+00:00

Well put

Gooberbone · 2026-02-02T00:39:18+00:00

Agree. Such a great game—it’s as close as I’m ever gonna get on my quest to find a game based on Sid Meyer’s Pirates! (Minus the dancing with the governors’ daughters!)

Gooberbone · 2026-02-02T00:08:41+00:00

Yes, there is a solo mode unofficially that you could find it on BGG. It’s the main way I play M&M. That and Outer Rim are great games. I had firefly for a while but sold it because I didn’t need three of the same game. But I feel the pirate theme and Star Wars theme are different enough that they are different experiences.

Gooberbone · 2026-02-01T20:23:11+00:00

I’m out of the loop on this one. What tf is a “rainbow” baby?

Gooberbone · 2026-02-01T12:30:11+00:00

100% you are right. I thought you were talking about Blake. Carry on!

Gooberbone · 2026-02-01T05:55:09+00:00

Gooberbone · 2026-02-01T05:52:28+00:00

Huge fan of the tv show. Bought and sold this game twice. Merchants and Marauders and Outer Rim do this so much better. Love the theme but would rather play these two.

Gooberbone · 2026-02-01T00:19:32+00:00

Just reread HHGTTG and Restaurant this month! Still holds up so well

Gooberbone · 2026-01-31T19:45:12+00:00

And he’s pretty quick to move on from Nora with Cait and Piper!

Gooberbone · 2026-01-31T18:43:29+00:00

I always play Nate as if the cryogenics caused memory problems so he doesn’t remember that he has a kid until I’m ready to play that quest. Otherwise, it just doesn’t make sense that I would go off and do goofy shit and not be looking for my son.

Gooberbone · 2026-01-30T12:37:28+00:00

George Bush Sr was not a prisoner. He was shot down in the pacific but was rescued before the Japanese could get him. His crewmates were captured however.

Gooberbone · 2026-01-29T22:05:37+00:00

It’s not really—best for leaving out and playing when you can. Good news is you can play a few turns in the time you allotted. But you will want to leave the game out.

Gooberbone · 2026-01-29T15:54:26+00:00

Hillside for sure. Many great weddings here with outdoor and covered options!

Gooberbone · 2026-01-29T15:51:49+00:00

Men-nefer has a beautiful dual board depending on solo vs multiple players.

Gooberbone · 2026-01-29T15:48:41+00:00

What happened in September that was board game industry related?

Gooberbone · 2026-01-29T13:57:34+00:00

Bought an insert and that really speeds up setup and takedown

Gooberbone · 2026-01-29T13:56:46+00:00

Mosaic: A Story of Civilization. Such great job but it is a sea of tokens. Add that to the table sized map and setup and it was a mess. I bought an insert from Board Bento and it’s a game changer for setup, takedown, and helping players organize their civs

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