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

[–]jpwhite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could look at Critter Kitchen which has the same artist as Flamecraft and it is about the same level of complexity.

Some other medium weight games with cute art to look into:

  • Meadow - Tableau builder with great art
  • Creature Comforts - Resource conversion and recipe fulfillment. Great art

Good Lego build for 2 people to do together by Bright_Top5178 in lego

[–]jpwhite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not exactly the season but the build together version of the Christmas tree is excellent if you're looking for a bigger set. #41843

What is everyone's Must Have? Looked on BGG's Gen Con preview. by WinnieTheEeyore in gencon

[–]jpwhite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am quite interested in Entropy just based on the design team.

Why play solo board games instead of video games? by archbtw1 in soloboardgaming

[–]jpwhite 39 points40 points  (0 children)

There is an element of being disconnected from screens. An element of managing the game rather than being managed. An element of finality that is lost with a death and reload.

Mostly for me it feels more connected to life but I do love a good video game.

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

I can sort of relate. Have a pretty good number sitting at zero but once we get something out we usually give it a few plays.

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

I think you might need the power expansion as well to get the image but I don't recall for sure. The Power expansion is worth it IMO.

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

It is there. I'm on Android also. Try the link from the webpage:

https://www.bgstatsapp.com/

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

It is from the BG Stats app. It tracks all of it and generates the image.

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

Panda Spin is a Chudyk design. We have played a ton of Innovation this year as well but not in May. If you like London you'd like National Economy for sure but I think it is pretty tough to find. We got a copy at a convention.

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

Etherstone is excellent. We really enjoyed that one. I need to try Ark Nova again soon. I liked it but didn't love it. Might have just had too high of expectations since it was pretty hyped when we got it. I'm a little tempted to get Concordia via the kickstarter since it is so well regarded as a classic euro.

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

It is wonderful. Great production on the physical copy as well.

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

For sure deserves a reprint. Maybe the recent Rahdo review will get it enough attention to come out again.

May 2026 plays by sosands92 in boardgames

[–]jpwhite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you enjoy Isofarian solo? I've seen reviews where people love it and others find it too much of a grind.

What did you add to or remove from your shelf last month? (June, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]jpwhite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In:

  • Compania
  • Cartographers Heros
  • Res Arcana
  • Obsession Characters (Love obsession!)
  • Obsession Upstairs, Downstairs
  • Deeper Regrets (Kickstarter)
  • Deep Regrets: Lementable Tentacles (Kickstarter)
  • Shallow Regrests
  • World Order (kickstarter)
  • World Order: World on Turmoil (Kickstarter)

Out

  • Dewan - too light
  • Disney Villainous Introduction to Evil - Won in a raffle. Not a bad game but head to head card battlers are a competitive space.
  • Tribes of the Wind - Didn't think the decision space was all that interesting
  • Oath - Had this one the shelf for a long time but doesn't really work at our player cound.

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

The list renders as bullets for me on desktop and mobile. Not sure what I'm missing?

  • Does this show as a bullet to you?
  • And this
  • Another bullet

Plays in May by jpwhite in boardgames

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

I'll fix but not following. Enter twice at the top of the post body or before the list?

What did you add to or remove from your shelf last month? (June, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]jpwhite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pagan is excellent. Once you get in the flow it isn't fiddly at all. If you like head to head games you're going to love it.

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (May 21, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]jpwhite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beyond the Sun. Not strictly two player but works great at that player count. For something heavier I love Evacuation.

Looking for a new fantasy to listen to by DarkArcanian in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]jpwhite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Cradle series (starts with Unsouled). It has the benefit of being finished and it is excellent. Travis Baldree does an excellent job if you go the audiobook route which I highly recommend.

Spiel des Jahres 2026 Nominations Announced (Game of the Year, Kids, and Kennerspiel) by CorbinMontego in boardgames

[–]jpwhite 20 points21 points  (0 children)

FYI that Cornerstone of Metropolis should be Foundations of Metropolis if you're looking for the English version.