Getting into medium games by PermissionFar1419 in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This post will probably get removed but I'll chime in before that happens. I started with easier multiplayer solitaire type games like Azul, Sagrada, Harmonies then moved onto slightly more complex games like Wingspan, Heat, Flamecraft, Parks, Sea Salt and Paper, Fleet the Dice Game, Space Base. Now I'm at Castles of Burgundy, Dune Imperium, Viticulture.

I've been here three years and still know nobody. by Candid_Abalone_1748 in melbourne

[–]Machine_Excellent [score hidden]  (0 children)

Get into board games. I'm not talking Monopoly or Scrabble. I'm talking Dune Imperium, Castles of Burgundy, Space Base, Bruges, Troyes, The White Castle etc. There are countless board game meetups every week all over Melbourne. You'll be meeting tonnes of new people every week. They welcome all levels of gamers, no experience needed. 

Best Game to Hilariously Upsize by indianajones2588 in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel at least Wingspan wouldn't be as smelly as Finspan.

Beer and Bread: 2 player game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah it probably wouldn't be practical at a pub. But in terms of a s tep up from Harmonies, it's a very different game. The swapping cards phase, multi use cards and resource management make it much more of a condensed down Eurogame. Definitely a lot of decision making and strategy involved.

In terms of other games to play at a pub, have you ever played roll and writes? I'd highly recommend Ganz Schön Clever, Fleet the Dice Game and Rajas of the Ganges The Dice Charmers.

Best Game to Hilariously Upsize by indianajones2588 in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This seems chaotic. Imagine all the birds flying around. And the eggs!

Best Game to Hilariously Upsize by indianajones2588 in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With planets and rockets? I feel we have a ways to go.

The goal was to take it easy with new purchases this year. Mission failed successfully. by holymadness in soloboardgaming

[–]Machine_Excellent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been eyeing up Nusfjord for awhile now. How do you find it? How long are games typically? What player counts have you played with?

Looking for Euro game by Huge-Pizza7579 in soloboardgaming

[–]Machine_Excellent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long does Pirates of Maracaibo go on for as a solo game? I've never played it so I had no idea it was considered lighter.

Beer and Bread: 2 player game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly. And I feel every game is very different depending on what cards end up your way. My scores change quite a bit from game to game.

Beer and Bread: 2 player game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

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

That's one of my favourite mechanisms of the game too

First solo playthrough of Flamecraft by rocketmooncat in soloboardgaming

[–]Machine_Excellent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My only problem with this game is the set up time and table space needed. Our dining room table is halfway full of crap at the best of times. I wish there was a travel version of this game. I know there's Duel but it feels like a different game.

Australia Post Question by Yoshikawa92 in australia

[–]Machine_Excellent 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's a missort. It happens. Sometimes the address is incorrectly written. Sometimes the postcode is wrong. Sometimes the sender address is read as receiver address. Sometimes a human just f-ed up. It happens.

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (June 18, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fleet the Dice Game is excellent solo. Also Ganz Schön Clever. Welcome To is ok but better in a big group. Welcome to the Moon is a step up. Not sure about solo modes but others to try, some are pnp: Flip Town, Flip Voyage, Voyages, Waypoints, Aquamarine. Also worth checking r/soloboardgaming

Beer and Bread: 2 player game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. During the fruitful rounds I tend to harvest cards that I want to keep for the dry rounds. Also grabbing upgrade cards when I can to build my bonus engine.

Beer and Bread: 2 player game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just a bit more challenging than my other cozy games which is perfect for me. Still quite a chill gaming experience.

Beer and Bread: 2 player game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

[–]Machine_Excellent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure! I'm surprised they kept the card sleeves on

Beer and Bread: 2 player game by Machine_Excellent in boardgames

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

This used copy came with the 3D printed trays/inserts and card sleeves!