Catan-Style Board Game with Indiana Jones Feel

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Post by randyhoyt » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 1:50 PM UTC

Catan-Style Board Game with Indiana Jones Feel
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Post by bendog24 » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 1:57 PM UTC

I've played this game a bunch and can't wait to get my own copy. Randy has done so much amazing work to make this fun for gamers and non-gamers alike, and our kids! It's awesome to see somebody who works in the digital realm manifest a physical product. :)

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 1:57 PM UTC

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Post by sokrates » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 2:05 PM UTC

The description sounds exactly like Tikal (1999), although Tikal seems to be more focused on strategy, rather than short-term tactical decisions.

More info: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54/tikal

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Post by rrreese » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 2:07 PM UTC

This looks really cool, but the look of the "pawns" feel really out of place.

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Post by bendog24 » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 2:08 PM UTC

rrreese wrote: post #5

This looks really cool, but the look of the "pawns" feel really out of place.

One of the stretch goals of the Kickstart campaign is to upgrade to "Explorer Meeples": http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2046785826/relic-expedit...

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Post by randyhoyt » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 2:15 PM UTC

sokrates wrote: post #4

The description sounds exactly like Tikal (1999), although Tikal seems to be more focused on strategy, rather than short-term tactical decisions. More info: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54/tikal

The theme is definitely similar to Tikal. Relic Expedition is a simpler and shorter game, emphasizing the exploration and the unpredictable nature of the board. Tikal is more about the worker placement. The objective requires different tactics, working to get four matching treasures instead of amassing as many treasure points as you can.

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Post by craigching » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 2:16 PM UTC

sokrates wrote: post #4

The description sounds exactly like Tikal (1999), although Tikal seems to be more focused on strategy, rather than short-term tactical decisions. More info: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54/tikal

Collecting relics and getting out of the jungle reminded me a little of Forbidden Island [1]. FI is a great game to play with younger kids.

[1] http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65244/forbidden-island

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Post by ajanuary » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 2:22 PM UTC

I wouldn't describe this as Catan style at all. Almost every mechanic is different. 'Euro-style' would be a better term.

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Post by dr_ » Thu, Apr 18, 2013, 2:25 PM UTC

Hmmm....an action adventure game featuring Mitt Romney as the hero. Interesting.