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The best gateway game still out there!

Mayfair owns half the gaming world because of this one. It’s fantastic stand alone, or with expansions. I recommend using this one to bring new players to the table but doing so in only a 3 player game. Lots of resources online for player-generated terrain tiles too that allow “house ruling” to go to the next level here.

Cities and Knights is a-ok I suppose but is a sure-fire way to scare away new players. Seafarers is great just because it allows you to rock out larger and crazier maps, something that it is a lot of fun to develop. Even the game manual there gives great set up rules for alt game play. I’m not a fan of any of them, but at least they exist and are a great jumping off point for your own ideas.

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