Dominion Strategy Forum
Miscellaneous => Other Games => Topic started by: SirClemens on February 26, 2016, 12:01:46 pm
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My birthday is in nearly two weeks and my wishlist is still empty. I want to fill it with board games for my gaming group (3 people).
We really enjoy the following games:
- Betrayal at House on the Hill
- Civilization TBG
- XCOM TBG
- Witcher TBG
- Pandemic
Any recommendations based on this list?
Thanks in advance! :)
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Sounds like you're into "Ameritrash" games. Have you tried Arkham Horror?
I'd also recommend Battlestar Galactica, but you really need 5 players for that to shine.
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I'd recommend Mansions of Madness and Eldritch Horror (I'd definitely go with Eldritch over Arkham)
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I see you like cooperative games. Have you given Sentinels of the Multiverse a try?
I point this out because the Kickstarter for the latest and final expansion has a really sweet deal for newcomers. Granted, $399 sounds really daunting, but it's a pretty sweet package. You'd have to know if you like it first, though. You can also buy the digital copy of the game. I think there's a free version with limited selection.
I haven't pieced together how much that everything ever bundle would cost. The everything everer probably wouldn't be worth it; at least it doesn't appeal to me. But each expansion is about $30-$40, and there are five expansions. Each mini expansion is about $5, and there are at least 15 of those in this bundle; I lost count. The storage box is $60, which yeah sounds super expensive for just a box, but trust me when I say it gets old lugging multiple boxes of cards around. Wait a sec, you're on the Dominion board; of course you know what I mean.
Anyway, really pricey, especially for a birthday gift. But if you know you like the game, this would be a blast.
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definitely Arkham Horror will be well fit in your list
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Okay I put Eldritch Horror (I have read that it is better than Arkham), the Enhanced Edition of Sentinels of the Multiverse and Mansions of Madness on my list, thank you all for your help. :)
(I also have some Lego Architecture things on my list and I don't want it to become too expensive)
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If you like Pandemic, you should like Pandemic: The Cure, a lot. I like it better.
Another one of my favorite co-ops is Ghost Stories.
I agree with the Battlestar Galactica recommendation as well, but also agree that you want more people for it.
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Also check out Pandemic: Legacy if you haven't already.
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Second Pandemic Legacy. You will not regret that purchase.
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Second Pandemic Legacy. You will not regret that purchase.
Why would you buy a second Pandemic Legacy? I'm not too familiar with the game, but usually you need only one copy of each game.
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Second Pandemic Legacy. You will not regret that purchase.
Why would you buy a second Pandemic Legacy? I'm not too familiar with the game, but usually you need only one copy of each game.
Well you modify the game as you play it. Like Risk Legacy. Bam, the tables have turned, jokester.
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Second Pandemic Legacy. You will not regret that purchase.
Why would you buy a second Pandemic Legacy? I'm not too familiar with the game, but usually you need only one copy of each game.
Well you modify the game as you play it. Like Risk Legacy. Bam, the tables have turned, jokester.
They even have two different box designs specifically in case you want to buy a second copy.
Donald, when will Dominion Legacy be announced?
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Donald, when will Dominion Legacy be announced?
I'm trying to think of what you would do. There's no story. You could add a story and have it affect games; change starting positions, base cards, events. Probably I would stay truer to the game and just have cards that get stickers. The piles would end up all different, like Knights. You accomplish something in particular and get a sticker. A tricky part is keeping them balanced; it doesn't want to be that they start out awful or end up crazy. So possibly stickers all add to the price too. Or, the stickers give you options rather than bonuses (less fun but easier to balance). Well of course I could do both things; some cards build up random options, while others can earn a random bonus that also increases the price.
Renowned Craftsman: Action, $4
Gain a card costing up to $4. If it's a Province and this has no Fame sticker, it gets one.
Flexible Friend: Action, $4
Choose one: +$2; or add an Option sticker (up to 3);