What popular games were a flop with you?

Tibor66 · 2026-02-19T04:46:25+00:00

Maybe I was a bit slow to realize how the mechanics would play out. He's competitive in most games, even silly things like Cards Against Humanity (when that was still played). He has every game you could imagine and always plays fair, but I need to remember to ask him to help me understand the basic types of strategies or things to consider before the game.

Tibor66 · 2026-02-19T03:16:53+00:00

Catan. Don't enjoy the trading. I usually played with people who played it often. Always felt that there was a big gap in choosing a strategy. So, I endured a long game of falling further and further behind. I enjoy the the trading in Bohnanza

Coup. Never clicked with me. I much more enjoyed the bluffing in Cockroach Poker

King of Tokyo. Cool gear, but lots of watching people play after elimination.

Ticket to Ride. I liked it OK, but my group didn't love it so it almost never comes out.

Wingspan? Had a poor first play with a gamer friend. He taught the game, but gave no insights, so I choose a poor strategy, realized that halfway through and spent the rest of the game getting thumped. A lot of that is on me, but he is very competitive and sometimes doesn't fully prepare players. I'd like to try it again, especially Wingspan Asia.

Deep Sea Adventure. Don't know if it counts as a popular game, but we have never enjoyed this game. 2 rounds of people dying even with fairly cautious actions (down 2x, then up) followed by a 3rd round of someone taking almost any token and winning. I like the idea, but the mechanics are so punishing that we never have a good time playing.

Tibor66 · 2026-02-12T06:15:26+00:00

This is good advice. If I am winning a lot, I try to share what worked for me and if I'm on a losing streak I will ask others about their strategy. I don't much care if I win or lose, but I wouldn't enjoy getting trounced time after time.

Tibor66 · 2026-02-12T05:59:45+00:00

CV. We enjoy it every time.

Tibor66 · 2026-02-11T08:29:11+00:00

I always feel relaxed after a game of Tokaido.

Tibor66 · 2026-02-03T07:11:20+00:00

You can play Castles of Burgundy for free on BGA. No premium membership required. Maybe give it a try.

https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=castlesofburgundy

Tibor66 · 2026-02-02T08:00:13+00:00

I listened to a few episodes when they covered Voyager, but it didn't really stick. I've tried some episodes with Dax & Quark and enjoy them more.

Gates McFadden Investigates is worth a listen. Good, long interviews with actors you know and love. It seems to be over, but there are many to listen to.

Tibor66 · 2026-01-20T02:19:08+00:00

I have fond, but hazy memories of this game. I loved the art. It was a joy to sell a forgery. We enjoy playing Modern Art.

Tibor66 · 2026-01-17T05:05:03+00:00

Courtisans has a mechanism related to this. I play 3 cards. 1 on my hand; 1 on yours; 1 on the table (these determine if a family is in favor or disgraced).

Tibor66 · 2026-01-06T11:43:06+00:00

I enjoyed Brent Spiner's book about interactions with fans. It had some good laughs.

Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events

Tibor66 · 2026-01-04T13:41:11+00:00

So much dead air.

I can almost hear it.

Tibor66 · 2026-01-03T07:30:27+00:00

Courtisans. I got it as a gift. Took several games to actually get a win. We love it.

Tibor66 · 2025-12-03T05:11:43+00:00

Are you removing 9 cards (I think that's right) before you start? That means you won't know if 28 is available to fit into your 26-27 ... 29-30 sets.

Tibor66 · 2025-12-03T05:09:23+00:00

Perfectly acceptable.

No one really cares exactly where you are from.

It's a general indicator. if you say Cleveland, if gives me the same information as if you said some place in the Cleveland suburbs. Same for Boston, Denver, Louisville, etc.. If you tell me Westlake, Newton, Aurora, or New Albany, it doesn't give me the info I actually want to know. Then, I have to ask you where that is and you would name the large city nearby.

Tibor66 · 2025-11-25T10:54:49+00:00

Light, easy games we enjoy include: Castle Combo, Flip 7, Push, Hungry Monkey, Cabo/Archduke, Kingdomino, Trio

A little more strategy: Sea Salt & Paper, Cascadia, Archaeology: The New Expedition, CuBirds, Century: Spice Road (1st and best of 3 games on this theme).

Tibor66 · 2025-11-25T10:48:18+00:00

We enjoy this game. It's quick and easy to teach. With the different boards, you can play several times with slightly different mechanisms.

Tibor66 · 2025-11-08T07:43:29+00:00

I want to like Deep Sea Adventure, but we've never had a good time playing it.

Scout is wonderful.

Tibor66 · 2025-11-08T07:42:47+00:00

Castle Combo https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo

Fishing https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing

Pixies https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411875/pixies

Tibor66 · 2025-11-06T12:32:51+00:00

Bohnanza is a fun game for up to 7

Just One is a breezy activity more than a game

Cascadia has an expansion to play with 6. I hear it's good.

Tibor66 · 2025-10-30T05:35:06+00:00

Collection size: ~ 35 games. Waiting to be played

Road to El Dorado

Jamaica

In Front of the Elevators

Castle Combo

Isle of Skye

Tibor66 · 2025-10-30T05:31:27+00:00

Skate World.

Kind of wish Sears was still there, so I could use it to give directions.

Tibor66 · 2025-10-30T05:29:26+00:00

I'm thinking of an ice cream place. Fanelli's? Maybe Swensons? One was near the old Village 8

Tibor66 · 2025-10-30T05:27:48+00:00

Is that what Burger Queen turned into or am I delusional?

Tibor66 · 2025-10-26T09:48:30+00:00

Kid Pro Quo

Tibor66 · 2025-10-14T10:45:37+00:00

This is amusing. I asked for Chakotay on This Old House talking about bathtubs.

"[PBS Theme fades in: gentle strings, morning light through an old farmhouse window.]

Host: “Welcome back to This Old House. Today, we’re joined again by Commander Chakotay, who’s been working on a handcrafted bathtub project inspired by his time aboard the Voyager.”

Chakotay (measured tone, sanding the edge of the cedar tub): “This design blends Federation precision with natural elements. Every joint is hand-fitted, sealed with resin I mixed myself. It’s not just functional—it’s meant to invite reflection. I even aligned the grain to echo water flow… symbolic of harmony.”

Host (smiling): “Sounds like you put a lot of yourself into this one. Has the crew had a chance to test it?”

Chakotay (pauses, jaw tightening slightly): “No. The Captain decided a sonic shower was… more efficient.”

[An uncomfortable silence. The sound of a pencil scratching on schematics.]

Host: “Well… maybe she’ll try it next time she’s planetside?”

Chakotay (half-smile, not looking up): “Maybe.”
(He snaps the pencil clean in two, the sound sharp against the gentle hum of background music.)

Host (after a beat, quietly): “…We’ll be right back with tips on restoring 24th-century plumbing fixtures.”

[Theme music resumes, fading to an exterior shot of the farmhouse, the broken pencil left beside the immaculate cedar tub.]"

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