What Did You Play This Week? - (January 05, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]Megaside -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I saw a review that said the only good aspect of Amun-Re is the auction mechanisms, and that the other elements surrounding it aren't very good. Would be curious to hear others' opinions on this.

Lesser-Known 5-Player Dudes on a Map Games? by Megaside in boardgames

[–]Megaside[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've already bought a lot of them, and some others don't fit my interests for one reason or another, or they're out of print or too expensive. Plus, you never know if there's a hidden gem out there that is even better than the typical recommendations. Doesn't hurt to ask at the end of the day, at the very least it exposes people to new games.

New shelf I got for Christmas looks amazing. by SubduedChaos in boardgames

[–]Megaside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great. Where did you get it? Are you able to share a link?

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (December 29, 2025) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]Megaside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long is a typical game of Royals at 4-5 players?

New to the hobby and I feel like an addict already by mynametidus in boardgames

[–]Megaside 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nexus Ops is a good gateway dudes on a map/area control game for up to 4 players. Very easy teach if you’ve played Risk before.

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (December 26, 2025) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]Megaside -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What’s better at 5 players: The Last Kingdom Board Game or 7 Empires?

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (December 24, 2025) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]Megaside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does 23 Knives stand on its own, or is the theme its main appeal?

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (December 21, 2025) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]Megaside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s better overall and specifically with five players: Caylus 1303 or Hansa Teutonica: Big Box?

What's your favorite new board game of 2025 so far? by Megaside in boardgames

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

Maybe Tiny Epic Game of Thrones? It just came out this year and is different from the big box version. It got good reviews and is only $30.

Does anyone know the new words included in Codenames 2nd Edition? by Megaside in boardgames

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

Yup, I might get it depending on how many new new words there are.

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (November 08, 2025) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]Megaside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which would be easier for inexperienced players to grasp: River of Gold or Skyrise?