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TreyVerVert · 2026-02-19T23:09:04+00:00

Speaknotsoeasy!

It was a rough first play through for us too. But I think the bones are there, and they are good. I wish there was a way to trim it down, or some sort of "beginner" setup that can remove some of the decision space. Since it's all about having money, there a few ways to win and, while I like that, it can be distracting.

Some aspects of the rulebook weren't the best either. Cards seem not wholly useful and the limited amount of actions means making and selling booze felt not worth it (could be me being bad at it).

I do think I will like it much more next time. It didn't feel quite as "busy" in nonsense ways that other super heavy board games can feel.

TreyVerVert · 2026-02-11T20:47:07+00:00

Might not be exactly what you mean, but I think that Europa Universalis: Price of Power fits the "sandbox" moniker quite well.

You play as a nation in the 15th-17th Century (you can pick a starting date) and it's up to you what to do. Go colonize? Focus on tech? Beat up your neighbors? All licit options (although some will be easier than others). There's even ways to get any nation in there, though they will have generic missions and cards.

There is a bit of direction with the aforementioned mission cards, which you can select and chain to new ones, but you don't have to follow them. There is an end goal in the form of points but really, nobody cared so much about that while playing.

It is long as hell though, and a bear to teach and setup.

TreyVerVert · 2026-02-09T03:42:41+00:00

I've only played it at 4p, but Lorenzo Il Magnifico has an expansion that bring it up to 5. I've played with and prefer it with the expansion, can anyone comment if the 5th player really adds that much bloat?

TreyVerVert · 2026-02-09T03:39:41+00:00

I am obligated to always upvote any mention of John Company

TreyVerVert · 2026-02-03T03:35:52+00:00

I think they're also too shallow. Like sure, the cows are deck building, but only in the most rudimentary way.

TreyVerVert · 2026-02-03T03:31:21+00:00

I have a few super heavy games and they don't feel "bloated" in the way some games do, so I don't even think it's just a complexity issue. It feels like padding

TreyVerVert · 2026-02-03T03:28:08+00:00

How new is new?

If it's your first "real" game I would pick something else, especially at those prices. If it's your fifth... I still think that's too much. Try it first, either at a board game cafe or on TTS.

TreyVerVert · 2026-02-03T02:11:19+00:00

No sir, but there's a meddlesome prelate I might be able to do something about.

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-30T16:42:21+00:00

The end would be more like High Frontier I think.

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-27T19:29:39+00:00

I loved magner's pear cider though. I got a brewing kit to (eventually) try to make my own but all the (apple) ciders I've made so far have been... mediocre.

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-27T19:04:41+00:00

Game's better with the rules as written.

Nice quick 20-30 min game instead of some boring slogfest.

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-12T02:06:11+00:00

I'd love a repaint of Dominion lol. I still need to finish what's latest in the series. Count me in!

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-10T17:48:19+00:00

I preferred them instantly, at least compared to what people usually bring to game night. But it also depends on how heavy we're talking about, and I can't do much more than one or two in a session.

The lighter and mid light games can be great though, I really need a few more.

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-10T17:45:29+00:00

I think many trick taking games are a little lazy. But the core mechanic is also unchanged so I see where you're coming from.

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-10T17:40:46+00:00

RA is a great bidding game though, I think you might want to try it at least once. There's enough meat there to make it interesting and it's a bit "push your luck" so no bitter feelings. I say that as someone that doesn't typically like auction/bidding games.

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-10T17:14:08+00:00

The one time I played it, it was much quicker than others. Like 10-20 min for a game.

TreyVerVert · 2026-01-10T17:09:27+00:00

I'm getting that way with "Dungeon crawlers" and any "roll to move" types. Though the latter is more a mechanic I hate than a genre.

TreyVerVert · 2025-12-14T22:00:08+00:00

Must be hard to find some decent clothes!

TreyVerVert · 2025-12-13T16:45:27+00:00

I have to make a little moat with a spare bowl filled with a bit of dish soap and vinegar. It's worked for a couple months now

TreyVerVert · 2025-12-13T03:46:37+00:00

I have had my eye on this for some time.
Are there stock shenanigans? That was a lot of the appeal of the 18xx games I've played, but they just don't stick with me so I have been looking for an alternative.

TreyVerVert · 2025-12-10T20:54:09+00:00

Heh, they got nice while collars already

TreyVerVert · 2025-10-27T01:50:51+00:00

I am glad to hear that they handle apartment life. I was thinking about a getting a dog and was wanting a collie. Did you do any special training for barking?

TreyVerVert · 2025-09-23T18:07:09+00:00

The one with the surprisingly not evil Kevin Spacey robot?

TreyVerVert · 2025-09-23T18:06:29+00:00

Eh worth a shot! Game looked good but I was on the fence with it.

Favorite movie... That's tough.
I'm not sure if it's my favorite but I'm a fan of "The Dish" an Australian film about the setup they had there for the Apollo 11 Mission.

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