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“Spiel des Jahres” Game of the Year 2017 winners

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Re: “Spiel des Jahres” Game of the Year 2017 winners

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Post by Marazan »

iainmerrick wrote: post #25
peteretep wrote: post #19

I'm a digital nomad. I'd like something a bit more exciting than simple card or dice games, but space is at a bit of a premium. Any recommendations for games that have a lot of depth (and thus can be played over and over), are very quick to pick up the basics (so we can teach others), and are physically tiny (or can be)?

Zendo is terrific: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zendo_(game) One player thinks of a secret rule, and the others have to guess the rule by building little sculptures. It's best played with a set of Icehouse pieces, which pack pretty small and can be used for a whole bunch of other games too. You don't need Icehouse pieces, though, you can also play Zendo with coins, matchsticks, etc.

I think Zendo is better with a set of basic lego blocks (1x1, 2x1, 2x2) in 3 colours. It's easier to construct and build things.

But fundamentally it is an incredible game in whatever form you play.

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Post by blue1 »

dublinben wrote: post #21
peteretep wrote: post #19

I'm a digital nomad. I'd like something a bit more exciting than simple card or dice games, but space is at a bit of a premium. Any recommendations for games that have a lot of depth (and thus can be played over and over), are very quick to pick up the basics (so we can teach others), and are physically tiny (or can be)?

Bridge.

Seconded Bridge. Also, Go.

Re: “Spiel des Jahres” Game of the Year 2017 winners

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Post by chryton »

peteretep wrote: post #19

I'm a digital nomad. I'd like something a bit more exciting than simple card or dice games, but space is at a bit of a premium. Any recommendations for games that have a lot of depth (and thus can be played over and over), are very quick to pick up the basics (so we can teach others), and are physically tiny (or can be)?

For physical games: Citadels, Hanabi, Love Letter (pick about any flavor), Star Realms, Sushi Go! or Sushi Go Party!, Jaipur, Werewords, One Night Ultimate Werewolf/Alien/Vampire

Digital games (mobile or computer): Ticket to Ride, Star Realms, Jaipur, Splendor (I'd recommend the physical game but it is a bit too much air in the box to buy physically for a nomad), Patchwork.

Re: “Spiel des Jahres” Game of the Year 2017 winners

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Post by chryton »

cableshaft wrote: post #40
peteretep wrote: post #19

I'm a digital nomad. I'd like something a bit more exciting than simple card or dice games, but space is at a bit of a premium. Any recommendations for games that have a lot of depth (and thus can be played over and over), are very quick to pick up the basics (so we can teach others), and are physically tiny (or can be)?

An iPad. Seriously, most board and card games either have or are in the process of getting an app nowadays. You can load that sucker up with hundreds of deep complex games with good A.I. and play them to your heart's content. Also, a lot of games have a lot of empty space in their box. I've been able to fit 6 games in the space of a Targi box, for example (great 2 player game that's deep but small, btw). I think I ma…

Only issue with Arboretum would be potential table space.

Condottiere is also a great small game!

Re: “Spiel des Jahres” Game of the Year 2017 winners

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Post by mudil »

EtienneK wrote: post #38
acomjean wrote: post #35

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I like Tiny Epic Gallaxies. Space exploration game. The game has some depth, but not a ton, and stores in a box that is quite small. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163967/tiny-epic-galaxie...

I second Tiny Epic Galaxies. My wife and I play this at coffee shops on small tables with no problems. It's a simple enough game to learn, but can become quite complex the more you get into it. Highly recommended.

My ten year old cannot stop playing Star Realms with his friends. Probably for more than a year now.

Re: “Spiel des Jahres” Game of the Year 2017 winners

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Post by temp1245 »

peteretep wrote: post #19

I'm a digital nomad. I'd like something a bit more exciting than simple card or dice games, but space is at a bit of a premium. Any recommendations for games that have a lot of depth (and thus can be played over and over), are very quick to pick up the basics (so we can teach others), and are physically tiny (or can be)?

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Re: “Spiel des Jahres” Game of the Year 2017 winners

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Post by svachalek »

jjnoakes wrote: post #18
TeMPOraL wrote: post #15

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This really should have been written on the box explicitly. I didn't see the connection until someone pointed it out to me when I was already an adult. All I have from this game is memories of boredom playing it with family as a kid.

If you were bored playing Monopoly, you were probably not playing with the real rules (i.e. you had no auctions, you used free parking, etc). Played correctly, Monopoly isn't a terribly long game, and (usually) once someone gets ahead, it is a fairly quick steamroll.

This. I played as a kid with all the traditional house rules, which really drag it out. As an adult I've tried it straight up with box rules and wow -- it's quick and brutal. Still not very fun but it does make a point.

Re: “Spiel des Jahres” Game of the Year 2017 winners

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Post by pessimizer »

jjnoakes wrote: post #18
TeMPOraL wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This really should have been written on the box explicitly. I didn't see the connection until someone pointed it out to me when I was already an adult. All I have from this game is memories of boredom playing it with family as a kid.

If you were bored playing Monopoly, you were probably not playing with the real rules (i.e. you had no auctions, you used free parking, etc). Played correctly, Monopoly isn't a terribly long game, and (usually) once someone gets ahead, it is a fairly quick steamroll.

> the real rules

The Parker Brothers rules, rather. The game was a folk game before its acquisition by Parker Brothers, and their rules are a slightly simplified version of the Quaker variant learned by the man responsible for the graphic design of the published version of the game. House rules trace their lineages to versions of the game before Parker Brothers published it, and are equally valid. Although money on Free Parking introduces a ton of randomness, lengthens the game significantly, and is bad, it is no less real.

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Post by xorfish »

peteretep wrote: post #19

I'm a digital nomad. I'd like something a bit more exciting than simple card or dice games, but space is at a bit of a premium. Any recommendations for games that have a lot of depth (and thus can be played over and over), are very quick to pick up the basics (so we can teach others), and are physically tiny (or can be)?

I have no idea how easy it is to pick up our "national" card game in Switzerland. It is called Jass and you can use a conventional card set and use 6 to Ass of each color.

Most common play form is the Schieber where you play a 2 vs 2.

To reduce the "luck component" I'd recommend dropping the melds and the factor for the different trump.

https://www.pagat.com/jass/schieber.html

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Post by gknoy »

acomjean wrote: post #32
mikepurvis wrote: post #10

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Big Agricola fan here, also Tzolk'in, Fresco, Puerto Rico, and Power Grid for similar depth/strategy level. However, I've been recently trying to build out my mid-range collection, to have more stuff with appeal to a broader audience, including my 6 year old daughter. To that end, we've really enjoyed Patchwork, Broom Service, Set, and Carcassonne. For goofy games that play quickly over the lunch hour at work, see De…

>For goofy games that play quickly over the lunch hour at work I started playing those 1 hour games at work and really like a game that can be played quickly that have some depth, but not "break out the spreadsheet" depth.. Colleretto is my choice for a light quick playing games with some strategy but not too deep. I like Big Points too. Tzolk'in is really kinda fun (Spinning gears), then some people figured out a "D…

A group I was in had a bunch of fun with Boss Monster. It worked well with three or four people, and might have with more.
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