Game Updates (Oct 12)

Tsuro of the Seas sounds interesting. I like the first one, but felt like it needed something else, so the concept of being “bumped” off the board could make it more replayable for me. Of course, just add it to the list of like 20 games I want to buy;)

No games from my collection this time, but there’s three on my wishlist; Carson City, Ra, and Automobile.

Automobile – Very interesting and tight game by Martin Wallace. Not for the beginner by any means, but anyone not afraid of thinking and tough decisions will probably love this one.

Cold War – Fun bluffing card game for two with a Cold War theme, nicely done art work and while the game isn’t the best two player game out there, if the era interests you at all it deserves a look.

Carson City – One of my favourite worker placement games. Not only that, it also has roll selection, area control, tile placement, even player intimidation if you want it, and a Wild West theme that works. A game that deserves much more attention.

Queen’s Gambit – A licensed game that is WAY better than the source material. Considering the movie in question that isn’t necessarily that big of a compliment, but the game really is a lot of fun. Interesting action selection though hand management, four different areas where action is taking place but a need to pick and choose where to concentrate one’s resources and a pool of custom dice to add a little chaos all add up to one heck of a good time for two lucky gamers. Tons of plastic minis and a 3D board representing a palace don’t hurt either. I never win this game but I’m always willing to play.

Money! – Nice little set collection card game that, while not complicated, has enough going for it to keep just about anyone engaged.

Ra – Classic auction game that while it has tons of luck is still usually won by the more skilled player.

Of the games I don’t own Manhattan Project and Rolling Freight both have me wanting to play them.

Ra! One of our favorite game-night games! Though they have another version with Priests of Ra that is also nice (like a 2nd version).
Tsuro of the Seas is gorgeous (Kickstartered it) & Sedition Wars should arrive soon.

Overall, great to see a larger update this week!

Lots of interesting games today. Haven’t really heard of them, but seeing as they’re favorites of some of my favorite BG’ers, I’m going to be looking into them soon!

Tsuro of the Seas? Now THIS I’ve got to sea…

Great to see Mesopotamia among the older games, but where is the Blood Moon expansion for Talisman? It has been out and about for some time now and you have all the other Talisman expansions lined up.