Board Games?

Board games are my passion, even though I may not win as often as I would like. I enjoy playing Settlers of Catan, Dungeons and Dragons, 7 Wonders, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble and many more.

 

I played Settlers of Catan for the first time last week. While I think it's definitely lacking in the conflict aspect (it's all about growth and no changes once established) it's a really well thought-out game which has depth while being easy to pick up.

I want to get back into DnD, though. It's not so much a board game as a game that sometimes involves a board, but tons of fun.

 

I used to really like board games, but it's been years since I played any, and even longer since I played regularly. One fantasy is getting an opportunity to play board games more often.

The games mentioned here are ones played years back. And there is a huge amount of sentiment wrapped up:

• The last board game I played regularly was Scrabble, which I played fairly regularly with my mother towards the end of her life. It was one of the few games she liked. I have a vague memory of being out of bed when I shouldn't be as a small child, and seeing my parents in the living room playing Scrabble.
  
• Cheating a bit, I'll add cribbage. Yes, it's a card game, but it also has a board. It was another game I played with my mother at the end of her life, and the other game she liked. It was also a hugely important family game--one grandmother was seriously addicted.
  
• Finally, last, but not least, there is Clue. Not the most intellectually challenging game, perhaps, but then there are times when one does not want a challenge. This game also has family history.

---------- Post added 6th May 2013 at 10:46 PM ----------

Dungeons and Dragons got mentioned a couple of times. I've never played it, but have always thought it sounded interesting.

This might be of interest for those who like Dungeons and Dragons. It was written by Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club.

Everything I Know I Learned From Dungeons & Dragons

 

dungeons and dragons, flux, and my current favorite is the battlestar galactica board game. SO FUN. who is the cylon?? takes a few hours and a lot of people but its worth it. I love a good game that ruins friendships.

 

We should be friends \( ' ')/ Unless you're the green golddigger, then you're no friend of mine.

I like Saboteur as well. I also enjoy King of Tokyo, Summoner Wars, Smash Up, Onirim, The Resistance, and a couple of others I can't think of off the top of my head at the moment.

 

I'm a big fan of Diplomacy, Imperial, Catan, Smallworld, Ticket to Ride, and Scrabble.

I generally like to try new strategy games but haven't had the time to dedicate to it.

 

Mostly we play brain games at my family`s place, like Geni, Scrabble, etc. Anything that requires thinking. Also Fantasy is fun. That`s about it, when it comes to board games we play! But it`s fun though!

 

My favourite is Pay Day, but it's hard to find nowadays.

 

This year i been playing Draughts. Didn`t think i would enjoy it. I`m on a great winning streak. Others i played are frustration and scrabble.

 

Chess is the only one I can really think of. I'm medicore at it though since I haven't played in a long time.

 

I'm a huge fan of the flying frog games:
Last night on earth, the zombie game.
Fortune and glory
Invasion from outter space
a touch of evil


love 'em, wish I could play 'em more often

 

Milles Bornes (French card game), Clue, Monopoly, SCRABBLE, APPLES TO APPLES, and Scene It: Simpsons Edition. I never liked Risk since it TOO SO DARN LONG hahaha.

 

Candy land.

 

Where can I find this game at, good sir? I've never seen it before hahaha. I'd love to try it out

 

The link provides both a buying option, and a download to make your own copy option.

I'm cheap, so take one good guess which I'd choose! Normal people would probably choose to buy, however.

 

Board game I'm currently playing is 7 Wonders (trying to save money for expansion). Not board games but Saboteurs and BANG! are also nice to poke fun at your friends and look at their face from being betrayed but I've been meaning to try Munchkin. I heard people can go mad at each other for real.

 

Risk is my favorite.