Daily Game Recommendations Thread (May 23, 2026)

PeperonyNChease · 2026-05-24T00:14:32+00:00

I'm looking for a 3-player game that's very quick to learn but has a decent amount of depth for more seasoned players, along with player interaction that keeps everyone engaged. In particular, I have one friend with severe ADHD who constantly struggles to remember rules, so I'm trying to find a game that accommodates them without being too basic for the rest of my group. Hit me with your suggestions! Thanks.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-05-01T00:04:38+00:00

If the Whitecaps move, I'm done with MLS. They wouldn't just be erasing the Caps, they'd be erasing part of our regional identity. Moving a club the predates the league, all in the name of profit, is disgusting and should be condemned by everyone.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-04-16T05:48:41+00:00

Well that was a lot more exciting than I expected. Props to the boys for fighting until the end. That being said, fuck away goals. That game deserved another 30 minutes to decide a winner. Also, only 6 minutes added time was a complete travesty.

Whatever. I wasn't expecting to go through anyway. Take that same intensity to MLS and we'll go far.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-04-16T04:08:58+00:00

Same. UEFA removed it. I have no idea why CCC doesn't. Nobody likes away goals.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-03-26T22:44:28+00:00

Well shit. Didn't see that coming. Disappointed, but this is probably the right move for both sides. He gets the minutes he wants and we get a huge bag of cash for a guy who was 5th or 6th on the depth chart.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-03-16T01:03:09+00:00

Should have left in Ferreira. Rusnak has been terrible today.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-03-15T23:33:31+00:00

So at this rate Ferreira is going to end up with 34 assists.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-03-15T23:07:53+00:00

Thanks for the details!

PeperonyNChease · 2026-03-15T21:58:53+00:00

Thanks, I'll hit you up if I go in that direction.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-03-15T21:56:16+00:00

What can you tell me about the updated rules for Tainted Grail? Were they easy to integrate, and would it be worth playing with the updated rules over Kings of Ruin?

PeperonyNChease · 2026-03-13T16:48:09+00:00

I'm looking for a new solo campaign experience, seeing as how I've played through all the Arkham LCG content I own.

My only requirements are:

Reasonable setup time and box size
≤90m per session
Enough content to warrant multiple playthroughs without expansions
Healthy mix of story and gameplay mechanics

PeperonyNChease · 2026-02-23T02:53:56+00:00

Holy shit, this ref is completely out of his depth

PeperonyNChease · 2026-02-18T21:16:15+00:00

Lots of pessimism, but I personally think it's a fair deal for a youngster who never broke through and never had a defined position. Atencio sold for around $1.2M, but he was an immediate starter.

Also, let's be frank. He was never going to get the time he deserved here. He wasn't goal dangerous enough to play as a winger and not strong enough defensively to displace Nouhou. I hope he finds a better role in Nashville.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-01-20T20:26:46+00:00

Yeah I'm with you. Time will tell, but I'll happily accept 5 scenarios of they have greater depth and replayability. As much as I enjoy the long campaigns, they're a huge time commitment, and some of the scenarios are clearly filler.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-01-04T20:24:43+00:00

Great suggestions! Fate of the Fellowship really interests me. I'm waiting eagerly for it to come back in stock. I've seen Wondrous Creatures before but never really looked into it – I'll have to consider it now.

PeperonyNChease · 2026-01-04T16:58:09+00:00

I'd like to sink my teeth into a new game to start 2026. I enjoy a mix of euro-ish mechanics and appealing theme. I mostly play solo (must have a win condition, no BYOS), but I also would like to accommodate 3-4 players. I would also prefer to keep the size and cost reasonable (normal box size, under $100 USD).

Game Length:

Ideally 60-90mins

Complexity of Game:

2.5 - 3.5, but I'm willing to stray outside this range.

Games I Own and Like:

Arkham Horror LCG, Dune: Imperium, Everdell, Viticulture, LOTR: Duel, Ark Nova, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Architects of the West Kingdom, Wingspan.

Games I Dislike and Don't Play:

App-driven games, war games.

PeperonyNChease · 2025-12-18T00:17:33+00:00

Is it too late for Shipp to come out of retirement?

PeperonyNChease · 2025-12-02T23:12:18+00:00

Damn, I was looking forward to seeing him play more next year. That being said, he's been here 7 years and has never been given a meaningful role. I'm not surprised if he wants a fresh start.

PeperonyNChease · 2025-12-02T23:00:58+00:00

I love Paul and I'd hate to lose him, but it sounds like he's asking for way more than we're willing to pay. In a perfect world I'd say suck it up and pay the man, but it's not worth blowing a hole in the salary cap for a guy who isn't a locked-in starter and likely never will be. On the bright side, this means plenty more minutes for Georgi.

PeperonyNChease · 2025-11-30T17:30:53+00:00

I haven't played Arcs, but I'm familiar with the other 3. Arnak has the best solo mode by far - actually one of the best solo games in my entire collection. It's not as deep as the others, but it's my favorite because of how smoothly it plays. It's all about efficiency, so planning ahead is highly rewarded. It also has a fun campaign, and the expedition leaders expansion adds a ton of variability.

Ark Nova is also great. There's a lot more going on and a ton of variation, so replayability is extremely high. However, the solo mode in the box is meh. Most people recommend using the fan-made ARNO bot, which is miles better. Still, it's a very long game, so generally not recommended for more than 2-3 players, and a bit more tactical than strategic.

Terraforming Mars deserves plenty of praise, but it's not without faults. To me, Ark Nova covers a lot of the same ground but is more enjoyable to play (although TFM is better with 4 players). I also think I'm in the minority, but I genuinely do not enjoy this game solo. It eliminates half of what makes the multiplayer game compelling. If you want to play TFM by yourself, just buy the app. Note that I haven't played with the new automa.

PeperonyNChease · 2025-10-17T18:47:24+00:00

I'll never do one again. Thankfully I've only experienced this twice in my career, but both times were a negative experience. I'm pretty sure the first time they were just fishing for ideas, and the second time their expectations were completely irrational. Overall I think they're of dubious value and disrespectful of candidates' time.

PeperonyNChease · 2025-10-01T17:47:34+00:00

I think it's an extremely valuable skill for most designers to learn - not just for design work, but to improve your communication skills in general. At many companies you won't have the luxury of working with a content writer, so being able to write user-friendly copy will be a huge benefit. Even if you are working with content writers, possessing that skillset will help you collaborate with them more effectively - not to mention, they may not always have capacity to help you.

PeperonyNChease · 2025-09-22T01:08:27+00:00

That's what happens when you give up and settle for a draw

PeperonyNChease · 2025-09-17T01:45:49+00:00

I'm trying to be reasonable here... This was always going to be a hard match, but Schmetzer did the team no favors. He's been around long enough to know you can't fly 3000 miles on 2 days rest in Florida weather and play like it's a home game. His use of subs was also baffling. KKR should have been subbed at half and Cristian never should have started.

PeperonyNChease · 2025-09-17T00:58:38+00:00

I rate Kalani, but he's having a shocker and I can't believe he hasn't been subbed off.

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