Tag: Reviews

by KarlPilks Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone still had a copy from the original campaign for the Exodus Original Music by Yann Hilaire. It was a track in one of the early updates for the campaign. I always liked that track, but lost it recently with a new laptop. Thanks!

by El Dudelino DikkeLu wrote:An armed Trap token grants Togawa control of the territory. (Invaders from Afar Rulebook page 6) You can't Produce on the Mill's territory if you don't control that territory. (Scythe Rulebook page 18)See STRUCTURE INTERACTION on that same page. The Mill controls it.

by lfisher BoltKey wrote:WhereAreTheBlackDice wrote:The description gives me major Super Motherload vibes.And you wouldn't be far off! Actually, the Motherload videogames series is one of main inspirations for the game (I used to play a lot of the original Motherload games as a kid). But wait for maybe some designer diary someday where I will dive a bit deeper into this!I look forward to drilling down into that!

by Puma85 €45.00 for Board Game: Islebound: Emerald Edition Condition: Like New Location: Germany

by vwooba Related Item: Ora et Labora What is the condition?

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by garyrbrooks An item Board Game: Adulthood has been added to the geeklist MY SOLO GREEN ROOM

by MPSFerlet While the mechanical distinctions between deck and bag builders often dominate design theory, the practical realities of cost, space, and manufacturing frequently dictate the final choice of components. As several users noted, tokens are generally more space-efficient on the table and in the box, preventing games from becoming "table hogs," which is crucial for titles with large player counts or expansive boards. From a production standpoint, while cards allow for rich artwork and complex text that drive consumer appeal, simple tokens can be significantly cheaper to manufacture and ship, especially if the game requires hundreds of identical units. Ultimately, a designer might prefer the tactile randomness of a bag for gameplay, but if the component needs to convey unique, evolving information or if the budget relies on the visual allure of illustrated cards, the "deck" format often wins out despite the extra sh

by Puma85 But who goes first deciding which lure to use? We have had an unclear situation because two players were tied and both had the -1/+1 lure. There have been two fish cards in play which required special dice (one fish wanting 1 and 1 and the other wanting 2, 3, 4). Both players could not meet these conditions without using the lure but could meet both conditions (but only one at a time) with the -1/+1 lure. The has been a weird situation because we had to make some kind of deal how to use the lure...

by MitchLav I have both the AR versions of CoB and Puerto Rico and haven't had any issues with boxes in either game. That said, thicker cardboard for the boces would be a nice improvement.