I forgot to report about Board Game Night a couple of weeks ago. We had eight people over to play some casual, fun games. Here’s a run down…
We started out with Apples to Apples, a game I bought for Jen and Danny. Stephanie and Carla had played before so they explained the rules. It’s a fairly simple game, but extremely fun. I would rate it as an one of the best “party” games I’ve played. It’s very accessible, even for board game neophytes. We played several rounds of this one.
Then we switched gears and played Tsuro. It’s a new game that none of us had played. We designated
We ended the night with a game of Guillotine. Guillotine is a card game loosely based on the French Revolution. Basically, There are nobles in line awaiting execution. Each player is an executioner that wants to chop the head off of the most prominent nobles in the line. The player that “kills” the most nobles wins. It’s morbid, but funny. Another good casual game.
Last night was Board Game Night number two. We only had four players last night because a few people were out of town, but we were still able to play a few fun games.
Apples to Apples is quickly becoming a favorite at board game night. We played one round of Apples to Apples, with only four players it actually takes a little longer because you need to win more hands to win the game.
We followed that up with a game of Three Dragon Ante. It’s a poker-style card game that is loosely based on Dungeons & Dragons. I explained the rules and I restrained myself from trying to beat the pants off of everyone. That ended quickly as i drew into my hand three 12 point cards. Ouch for the rest of the group. I still lost the first hand, but the rest of them were mine all mine. Normally, I take it easy on new players, but my hand was devastating. Sorry. 😉
We ended the night with a game of Carcasonne. It’s a great tile laying game that
Anyway… that’s it. Next week, we’re going to try and play at Sci-Fi City since several people have never been there (our local gaming mega store). Oh, and if you’re interested in joining us, just e-mail me at lalato at yahoo dot com.
–sam
We love Apples to Apples.
It’s a great game. We also have Cranium, and I think I like Apples to Apples a bit more because it’s easier for new players to join in.
–sam
I’ve never played Cranium. It looks intriguing, but it’s also pricey, and I was afraid to pay for it and then have it be a dud. But you say it’s fun?
Think Trivial Pursuit, but with Play-Doh, Charades, Performing, Drawing and a bunch of other stuff thrown in. I think it’s a lot of fun, but I’ve seen some people struggle with it. People with a distinct lack of pop culture and other generalized knowledge tend to do poorly at the game.
–sam
Guillotine is the greatest fun no one knows about.
Every time I demo it, the store has to order a few cases.
I agree. It’s an excellent little game, and cheap. 🙂
–sam
It sounds awexsome.
But the real question is, is it as good as Nuclear War/Escalation?
If you see it at Sci-Fi, I highly recommend Grave Robbers from Outer Space. It’s a non-CCG card game in which you try to kill off the characters from each other’s B-grade horror films with cheezy monsters and low production values. Haha, it’s so awesome.
You didn’t pull out Magic Realm?
Nuclear War is a great and quick card game, and they have finally re-released all three box sets of it.
Alas, I don’t have Magic Realm… and most of the group are very casual players. It’ll take some time for me to pull out some of the “classics”. 😉
–sam
p.s. Good to see you on here. Thanks for coming to the wedding, seeing you was one of the highlights. 🙂