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Star Realms vs Carcassonne vs Ticket to Ride

 vs 7 Wonders vs Tsuro vs Twilight Struggle vs Galaxy Trucker vs Neuroshima Hex vs Terra Mystica vs Lords of Waterdeep vs Agricola: All Creatures Big & Small vs Race for the Galaxy vs Stratego vs Talisman vs The Voting Game vs Pandemic: The Board Game vs Risk: Global Domination vs Bohnanza The Duel vs Splendor vs Clue vs Catan vs Scotland Yard vs Small World 2

Specs

Publisher

White Wizard Games

Controller Support

None

File Size

90M

Required Android Version

4.0 and up

In App Purchases

$3.99 - $4.99 per item

Content Rating

Everyone

Immersive Mode

No

Multi-Player (PvP)

Online / Local Same Device

Co-op

None

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

Exozet

Controller Support

None

File Size

Varies with device

Required Android Version

Varies with device

In App Purchases

$1.49 - $5.99 per item

Content Rating

Everyone

Immersive Mode

No

Multi-Player (PvP)

Online

Co-op

-

# Players

2 to 5

Play Time

45 Minutes

Age

8+

Genre

Board game

Co-Op

None

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2 to 5

Play Time

30-60 Minutes

Age

8+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2 to 7

Play Time

30 Minutes

Age

10+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2-8

Play Time

15 min

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

1.26

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2

Play Time

120–180 minutes

Age

13+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

$2.99

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2-5

Play Time

60-120 Minutes

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

12+

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

1-5 (Newer edition -up to 4, All Creatures Big & Small - 2)

Play Time

30-150 minutes

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

3.63/5

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2 to 4

Play Time

30-60 Minutes

Age

12+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2

Play Time

45 Minutes

Age

8+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2 to 4

Play Time

45 Minutes

Age

8+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2 to 6

Play Time

120 Minutes

Age

10+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2 to 4

Play Time

30 Minutes

Age

10+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

3 to 6

Play Time

45 Minutes

Age

8+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

2 to 4

Play Time

45 - 90 Minutes

Age

10+

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Publisher

-

Controller Support

-

File Size

-

Required Android Version

-

In App Purchases

-

Content Rating

-

Immersive Mode

-

Multi-Player (PvP)

-

Co-op

-

# Players

-

Play Time

-

Age

-

Genre

-

Co-Op

-

Weight

-

Price

-

Age Range

-

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Very fast play time allows for either multiple plays in a session or a quick round between longer games

As players continue to build their decks the amount of damage they can do with any given hand scales dramatically so that this game rarely takes more than a half an hour to play one round. This makes it an excellent game to fill small bits of time whether between games at a game night or waiting for food at a restaurant.
Comment

Pro
 Single player mode

There is an included single player mode where the player faces off against the CPU.
Comment

Pro
 Bases

Bases are permanent cards on the playing field that each player needs to try and destroy but giving that there is a choice each turn to hit a base or the players ships, it becomes a juggling act of what takes priority to destroy.
Comment

Pro
 Unpredictable

There is no way for the player to know what will be in their hand or what they will eventually be able to purchase, making for every game being unpredictable.
Comment

Pro
 Pass and play multiplayer on a single device

Players can play a multiplayer game locally using a single device by passing the device between the two players for each ones turn. This makes for an easy way to duel when only one device is around.
Comment

Pro
 Asynchronous online play

Asynchronous online play allows for the player to get matched up against a friend or random opponent.
Comment

Con
 Design is lacking

More thought, design and production value could have been added to the game to give it a better polished feel, sadly it is not the case as most aspects pass as just serviceable.
Comment

Pro
 Easy to learn for beginners

The rules are pretty basic for Carcassonne, with first time players being able to grasp its concepts quite quickly, making Carcassonne a great gateway game. Every turn the player draws one tile from the pile. They then must place the tile adjacent to a tile that has already been placed in a way that the edges match. There are four types of terrain on the tiles – roads, cities, monasteries, and grassland. After the tile is placed the player can choose to put a player figure, a.k.a. a meeple, on the tile to potentially score points. If a meeple is placed on a road, then the player will score one point for every road tile until the road ends in an intersection or a city. If the meeple is placed on a city, the player will receive two points for every city tile until the city is fully walled off. If the player chooses to place the meeple in a monastery, then they will receive one point per tile until the monastery is fully surrounded by tiles. Lastly, if the meeple is placed on grassland, then it’ll only score points at the very end of the game, giving three points for every city in the field. The player with the most points wins.
Comment

Pro
 Simple, but allows for lots of thinking if you want

The game is very accessible to beginners, but it allows for quite a bit of strategic play when you get more familiar with the concept. You can either go for long-term strategies with farms, or for quick point-grabs; you can build your own cities in peace or try to mess with your opponent whenever possible. A lot of tactics come in the form of cutthroat play – trapping other players’ meeples, stealing cities, and getting to share points. Moreover, the last turns of the game can also influence the outcome a lot – players receive some points for unfinished creations as well.
Comment

Pro
 Quick to play

In a regular expansion-less game of Carcassonne it can take 30 – 45 minutes to blast through the approximately 70 tiles.
Comment

Pro
 Engaging

The gameplay is dynamic, and everyone’s constantly engaged, managing their meeples and calculating which part of the board is worth fighting over.
Comment

Pro
 Accessible

Because of the simple rules Carcassonne is very easy to get back into even after big breaks and it’s great to teach to other people. This means that the people you play with can change without any problems and you can play the game with anyone – children, your parents, your friends, or your partner.
Comment

Con
 May be a little light for hardcore boardgame players

The game itself is not very deep in design or play, which may be a turn off for the more hardcore of boardgame players though can be good for newcomers.
Comment

Con
 Highly random

As is typical for a game with a drawing mechanic, almost every action in the game is influenced by whatever tile is drawn and where a player has chosen to place it, so it’ll benefit him the most. The randomness is enhanced by the fact that the players only draw one tile at a time, so you must take what you get.
Comment

Pro
 Near-endless replayability

Carcassonne will pretty much never feel dull, there are so many possibilities and variables in the game not only because of the randomness, but also because of the simplicity and the variation count. Carcassonne is going to be a different game every time because of the tiles you and your opponents draw and where you choose to place them. There are over 70 tiles in the base set, which amounts to a lot of possible combinations. Carcassonne has been around for a while, and this has led to the release of many expansions throughout the years. Each of these provides more tiles, rules, and other variables to the game.
Comment

Pro
 2-6 local and online multiplayer

Carcassonne has 2-6 local "hotseat" multiplayer as well as 2-6 online multiplayer.
Comment

Con
 Contains in app purchases

Even though Carcassonne is a paid upfront app it also includes in app purchases that range from $1.49 - $5.99 per item.
Comment

Pro
 Great expansions

Ticket to Ride offers numerous expansion packs that build on the base game in fun new ways. For starters, there's all new maps for places such as Europe, Asia, India, Africa, and more. This means you can play the game you enjoy on an a fresh board with new routes to learn. Each expansion also adds its fair share of new gameplay elements (such as tunnels, boats, and train stations) and has new train cards.
Comment

Pro
 High detail design

Both the game board and playing cards have a very distinct style. The game board has an almost faded background of the landscape featuring mountains, rivers, and forests with the routes intertwining around the map in colorful patterns. This strong contrast really gives the board an intricate appearance. The game cards come in a variety of colors and all feature hand drawn artwork of all sorts of train parts - engines, locomotives, coal carts, storage carts, and more.
Comment

Pro
 Tense gameplay each turn

Each turn, you will have to decide whether you want to draw another train card or connect more routes on the board. Since you can only choose one of these options, this is a highly important decision that may have you on the edge of your seat. By drawing more cards, you'll have more trains to place later, but you may be leaving an empty route open up for your opponent to steal.
Comment

Pro
 A great gateway game

Thanks to its intuitive nature and easy to grasp rules, Ticket to Ride is great for newcomers to the game or those unfamiliar with board games in general, or even kids. It is widely considered to be an excellent gateway game.
Comment

Pro
 Great presentation

The board, train pieces, and cards all come together to create a pleasing and functional experience. The game board is a colorful, thick cardboard map of North America. It's large enough so the game board never feels crowded with game pieces. There are also 225 custom-molded train car game pieces of various solid colors. The game cards themselves are nicely illustrated and feature pictures of trains that take front and center - they contain no text overlay.
Comment

Pro
 No direct conflict

Most players will be solely focused on building their own train routes, and as such, there is no direct conflict against opponents. This makes it a good game not only for beginners, but also players who do not like the cutthroat tactics of games like Monopoly. It also makes for a good game for couples to play as there will be no arguments or moves that may slight another player.
Comment

Con
 Very basic

The "North American" Ticket to Ride (original game) is fun but has very low complexity. Regular players will tire quickly from this lack of depth. The variants like Europe or India bring some new maps and more gameplay elements, which is sorely needed after the first few games.
Comment

Con
 Very luck-based

The original destination ticket and the cards you draw during game play are random. This can make some routes easier or harder to connect, and it boils down to literally just being the luck of the draw.
Comment

Con
 Sometimes blocking routes for opponents hurts you instead

When preventing an opponent from completing their train route, you have to use your own trains to block them. This means less trains to complete your own route. It seems like this design is self-defeating at times.
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Pro
 Satisfying to build routes, regardless of winning

Even if you don't win the game, it's often satisfying to watch your train routes slowly get bigger as you connect cities. There are also bonus points you can achieve for connecting especially long or tricky routes, which you gives you additional goals to work towards aside from the main victory.
Comment

Pro
 Easy to learn

The core mechanics of the game are pretty simple to learn in under 15 minutes. Each player is given a destination ticket with the route they are tasked to build. Each turn they simply decide whether to draw a train card that represents the train cars, claim a section of a route using one of their train cards, or get another destination ticket to begin a new route. Whoever builds the longest route wins.
Comment

Pro
 Super quick gaming sessions

This is an excellent choice for a quick gaming session, as most games only take around 30 minutes. This remains true even if there are seven players.
Comment

Pro
 All players play until the end

Points aren't added up until the end of the game, so even if you are losing badly, you won't be ejected from the game or forced to sit out. Everyone can participate for the full duration.
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Pro
 Highly replayable

There's always an opportunity to try something new every game Each player has their own game board which represents one of the Seven Wonders of the World. These boards clearly lay out the production resource and benefits of each Wonder. You can also choose to play the game using the board's A side or B side. Whichever side you choose drastically changes how that particular Wonder can play certain cards. Additionally, since this a card game with resources and other variables, no two play sessions will ever be alike. Cards will always be dealt and played in a random order, and how you play these cards will vary based on your Wonder and your personal resources/currency situation.
Comment

Pro
 Requires planning and strategy

When choosing your card for play that round, you may pick a card that will benefit you directly (such as one that will give you a building upgrade or money), or you can simply pick a card that you know your opponent wants to prevent them from bringing it into play. Additionally, if you want to play a card that requires resources you don't have, you can "borrow" resources from your opponent. In exchange for using their resources to play your card, you give them valuable currency to use later. You'll have to weigh whether it's worth giving them currency to use their resources knowing it could come back to hurt you later. This constant trade off of helping and hindering creates some interesting situations among players where you have to determine what the best possible long term move will be while also considering the moves of those around you.
Comment

Pro
 Stays exciting thanks to 3 different card decks

Each of the three ages has its own unique deck of cards. Each time you pass into a new age, a brand new set of cards come into play. These new cards build on the progress you made in the previous age. For example, resources earned in the first age can be used to build new buildings in the other ages. This helps gameplay feel exciting and fresh as the game progresses, with lots of new options becoming available for expanding your city.
Comment

Pro
 Player scalable

7 Wonders easily adjusts to support anywhere from 2-7 players, making it great for both small and large groups.
Comment

Pro
 Easy to learn

No matter the player's skill level, 7 Wonders makes for an easy to learn and play game.
Comment

Con
 Mistakes compound over time

In 7 Wonders you can really hurt yourself in the early game. Mistakes tend to be overly punishing and may be difficult to fully recover from. A long term strategy is necessary from turn one onward if you want to succeed.
Comment

Con
 Most player interaction is limited

Most player interactions can only be conducted with the people directly sitting next to you. This can include passing cards, borrowing resources from your neighbors, etc. These kinds of actions can only be taken with the person to your immediate right or left. As a result, it sometimes feels like some of the players (especially those across the table) have no direct impact on each other, especially in larger games.
Comment

Con
 Iconography can be tough to learn

There are many different symbols to learn and keep track of, and this is the source of most learning woes for newer players.
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Pro
 The wide player count allows Tsuro to be played in a variety of settings

Tsuro can be played with 2 to 8 players, which means that it is easy to find enough players to play, while having room for larger play counts that are somewhat rare in other boardgames.
Comment

Pro
 Short play length allows for quick sessions

Tsuro is a great "appetizer" game that can be set up and played very quickly, making this a perfect option to kill some time. It plays in about 15 minutes or less and it'll easily hold the attention of everyone all the way through. The quickness of the game also pretty much guarantees replayability.
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Pro
 Beautiful and unique artwork make the game stand out

The artwork on the main game board is very well done and it follows an Asian theme. Needless to say, a lot of work has been put into the presentation aspect of this board game. Aesthetically this is probably one of the prettiest playing spaces out there. The game gives a very peaceful and zen-like feel due to the simplicity of the game mixing with the detailed art style. There's an epic Eastern-styled phoenix colored in the royal colors of red and gold accompanied by some clouds on the background of the board. The player figures have engraved dragons, adding flavor to the simplicity of them. There are also Chinese characters scattered throughout, roughly translating to "passage" or "going the same way". Moreover, as the board fills up with path tiles, the tangled web of paths looks visually striking. They look as if they've been carved into marble.
Comment

Pro
 Can be played competitively or nicely

The way Tsuro is designed allows you to either try to make your own path without interacting with other players or play completely cutthroat and try to ruin your opponents' paths by making them run off the board.
Comment

Pro
 Very simple gameplay

The game is easy to explain and introduce to new players, even ones that aren't familiar with modern board games, due to the simple nature of it. The game is played on a 6x6 grid on which cards can be placed, forming a path for your player piece. The game is quite straightforward - each turn consists of playing 1 card and then following the path on that card until it's stopped by a tile-less space. Your path can collide with an opponent's path, in which case both you and the opponent move their pawns accordingly, following your paths. If you collide with an opponent on the same road or if you walk off the board, then you are out of the game. The game is won by the last player on the board.
Comment

Con
 Relatively simple play might not appeal to experienced boardgamers

The simplicity that makes this a great game for new players might also turn off experienced players that are looking for more complex strategies.
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Con
 Highly random

There are pretty much no aspects in the game that can be planned ahead apart from the fact that you can choose between three tiles. The rest is based on luck. There's no way to predict how your opponents will play and sometimes even you won't have much control over the outcome due to the cards that are drawn.
Comment

Pro
 Has clearly laid out rules and other learning aids

There rule book for Twilight Struggle is well written, and easy to understand and reference during the game. You also get player's aids, which are very helpful as you're becoming more familiar with the game mechanics and rules.
Comment

Pro
 Very tense gameplay

Twilight Struggle perfectly captures all of the tension of the Cold War through its clever influence system and the way that players must play all of their cards each turn, even ones that would possibly help their opponent. The result is a game where both sides feel stressed (in a good way) as they try to out maneuver the other player.
Comment

Pro
 Incredibly thematic

The event cards used in the game are all based off actual events that occurred throughout the Cold War which helps the games theme be even more immersive.
Comment

Con
 2 player only

If you are looking for a game to play with a group this isn't a good fit.
Comment

Con
 Steep learning curve

There are a lot of different mechanics in this game, and a lot to keep track of. Expect to spend the first few games referencing the rule book often. It's definitely not a lightweight party game.
Comment

Con
 Very long

A single game of Twilight Struggle can take 2-3 hours. It might take even longer while you're still learning the rules, since you'll need to keep referencing the rule book.
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Pro
 Even doing poorly at the game is fun

Galaxy Trucker has lighthearted humor that can make even losing at the game fun due to the scenarios that can play out.
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Pro
 Fastest player sets the pace

Some games can be slowed down by a player that is lagging behind but in Galaxy Trucker the gameplay is set by the fastest player, which is refreshing.
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Pro
 Time based strategy

Users have to strategize how much time they can spend on balancing their ships to how much time spent looking at the upcoming rounds cards. This makes for fast paced decision making.
Comment

Con
 Beginning of game is more exciting than the last two parts

The game is broken up into three phases with the first being the most exciting. This makes for unbalanced gameplay in that the other two sections feel a bit dull.
Comment

Pro
 Board game adaptation

The gameplay mechanics provide depth and complexity.
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Pro
 Replay value

Every session plays out differently.
Comment

Con
 Steep learning curve

Neuroshima Hex is a board game adaptation with board game rules, which are fairly complex for an android game, but not impossible to learn.
Comment

Pro
 Deep

A lot of aspects, great asymmetric setup with 14 different but reasonably balanced races.
Comment

Con
 Far too abstract to have any value as a fantasy board game. Could be any worker placement game with any theme

Comment

Pro
 Local and online multiplayer

You can pass-and-play with your friends and family on the same device or go for online multiplayer, where you can also play against strangers from all over the world.
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Pro
 Included tutorial

The game has an interactive tutorial to help new players learn the game.
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Pro
 Gameplay grows more complex over time

Limited options are available at the beginning of the game. There's only a few pieces in play along with quest cards that give simple, concrete goals. However, gameplay grows more complex as buildings are added and new quests become available. For example, where to move your agents, which opponent to interrupt by playing intrigue cards, and which kind of quests you focus on are goals that will shift and evolve as the game progresses.
Comment

Pro
 Dungeons and Dragons in reverse

Based on DnD lore, but you're the one setting quests instead of going on them. It's fun to feel like a powerful Lord ordering your agents around and making them complete quests for your own benefit.
Comment

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 Easy to teach new players how to play

Within a few turns, even new players should be able to understand the basic mechanics. You move your agents around the board, complete quests with them, and get points based on the difficulty of the quest. Whoever is able to gain the most points by the end of the 8th round wins. Thanks to the simple rules and the game's easy-to-understand nature, this makes it very approachable for all skill levels.
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 Intrigue cards add a huge element of player interaction

The player interaction aspects of Lords of Waterdeep stem from the aptly named Intrigue cards. By moving your agents to a special area of the game board, you are able to bring one of these cards into play. They let you do such things as steal money or resources from other players, force your opponents onto a mandatory quest, sabotage their current quest in progress, or even temporarily bend the rules of the game. Choosing which opponent you're going to sabotage and how you're going to do it can result in plenty of in-game interactions with your fellow players.
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 Fun to mess with your friends

While completing your own quests, you have the opportunity to sabotage your opponents' quests with disruption cards. This makes it harder for them to complete their quests and even steal their money/resources. There are also mandatory quests that can be forced onto your opponents, which means they must complete that quest before they can take on any new ones. These can lead to many humorous and interesting moments with your friends as you attempt to prevent each other from progressing in devious and devastating ways.
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 Quick gaming sessions

Each game is only eight rounds and can be played in an hour or two.
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 Can cause arguments

Having to plead with your friends not to interrupt your quest flow can result in many arguments. Having an opponent play an intrigue card on you, especially the mandatory quest card, can completely ruin your chance at winning. It's easy to get frustrated with other players, especially if you feel like you're being unfairly targeted or teamed up against repeatedly.
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 Might not appeal to veteran gamers

The game systems are rather plain and basic, and it doesn't bring much new to the genre. It may not be appealing to veteran gamers as the gameplay is not very deep when compared to other similar games.
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 Not enough winning strategies

The main objective is to gain as many points as possible by having your agents/workers complete quests. There's not much in the way of strategy due to this one win condition. In almost all cases, the game will simply be won by the player who can tackle quests the most efficiently while dealing with anything their opponents throw at them.
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 High player interaction for this type of game

The very limited number of actions available to take each round, combined with most resources only being available at 1 or 2 spots means that players are regularly interfering with eachother's plans and constantly being forced to reevaluate their strategy after an opponent blocks them. This leads to high amounts of player interaction and keep you very engaged in the game instead of focusing solely on your player board.
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 Easy to explain, but very difficult to master

The basic premise in Agricola is simple: players take one of their two starting people and, in turn order, use it to select an action. Once an action is selected, it can not be chosen by other players. After everyone has placed their first worker players place their second, again in turn order, followed by 3rd, 4th, and 5th, if applicable. However, the difficulty in Agricola comes from the relatively limited number of action slots available and the sheer number of things players are trying to accomplish over the 14 rounds of the game.
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 Can be a very punishing game for new players

Even players who love Agricola regularly joke that its name should be Misery Farm. This is because everything that you fail to do will cost you points, yet it is very difficult to do some of everything. This means that new players have a very low chance of beating someone experienced since they won't fully now what to expect as the game goes on and how to plan for it.
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 You can play it with 2-4 people online

In addition to the single-player option, you can play the game online with 2-4 people.
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 Quite advanced single-player bot AI

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 Asynchronous multiplayer gameplay with 1 week/30mn turns

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 Great for quick gameplay sessions

A group of experienced players can play a game of Race for the Galaxy in 30-60 minutes easily. There are no complex boards or pieces to manage, and each game usually only lasts about 7-12 turns.
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 Many different ways to win

There are seven different actions that can be taken each turn such as Produce, Explore, Develop, etc. Each of these actions will then influence which cards you can play from your hand, and also the points you get from all active cards already in play. There are are an almost unlimited amount of possible scenarios and ways to accumulate the most points. No one strategy will ever overpower another thanks to so many random factors and paths to victory.
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 Deep and strategic

Race for the Galaxy is deep and offers plenty of room for customized strategies, so those who enjoy more advanced games should really enjoy it. For example, you may put together an intelligent play by trying to predict which phase your opponents are going to choose on any given turn. If your opponent controls an area that allows them to trade resources for cards, they might choose the Trade Phase that turn. Since all players can participate in any other player's chosen phase, you may want to counterplay with the Settle Phase so you can join the area and take advantage of the trade too. There are hundreds of scenarios like this. The amount of sheer strategy and paths to victory combined with the random nature of cards can create plenty of interesting and deep gameplay sessions.
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 Each round is different and exciting

At the start of every round, players each choose one action card from among a pool of their seven cards and place it face down on the table. After everyone has chosen, all the cards are flipped over and the round begins. Any action chosen can be completed by all players. For example, if you choose to Explore, then everyone else may also explore on that turn. If your opponent chose to Produce, then you are also free to produce. Since you never know what actions the people around you are going to choose for that turn, it's possible that any or all actions will come into play that round. This keeps things fresh and exciting on a per round basis as you never know (except for your own choice) which actions will be 100% in play.
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 Iconography can be difficult to learn

This game relies heavily on a variety of symbols to indicate what each card does. This can make it very difficult for new players that don't yet understand what each symbol means. These symbols range from different colored shapes like circles and diamonds to shapes with various icons inside them. It's not always intuitive what they mean, so expect to consult the rule book quite often while learning.
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 Strict, complex rules ruin some of the enjoyment

It can be really hard to enjoy the game when you're more focused on the rules than having fun. Having to consult the rule book several times per turn can get old after a while, and may turn new players off completely.
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 Steep learning curve

This is a difficult game to learn. Not only does each card contain symbols which need to be memorized, it has very complex rules in general. Each turn is defined by a very rigid and detailed ruleset.
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 Not much player interactivity

The cards you play have an influence what your opponent can and cannot do each turn, but it all feels so random and impersonal. There's little to no communication required among the group. Everyone just scrambles to get their points without really worrying too much about what the player sitting next to them is doing. This issue is fixed in the expansions, but those who only own the base game are out of luck.
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 Different rules when playing with only 2 players

It is highly recommended to play with 3 or more players, but there is a rule set available for when only 2 players are available. However, this requires learning an entirely modified set of advanced rules. This can be especially complex and frustrating for people who are still struggling with the standard rules.
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 Creative thinking and playing the other player take a large role

Players can arrange their troops however they like which begins a game of strategy but also a game of playing your opponent. By trying to trick or manipulate the other player the game becomes more in depth as a match of will.
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 Simple to learn but utilizes much strategy

Stratego's rules are pretty easy to learn but the beauty is there is so much strategy involved that each game can have wildly different outcomes. Being that there is so much choice in how to strategize every game there is truly a limitless amount of fun to be had.
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 Very simple

The game is very straightforward and easy, making it possible to teach it to anyone in a few sentences. Each player is assigned a number and given a deck of number cards with the same amount of cards as players in the game. Every turn a new question is revealed, for example, “Who would find a way to break out of prison and succeed?” The players then vote for the player who, in their opinion, fits the description. The player that received the most votes gets a point. If it’s a tie, then the reader decides the winner. The first player to get 10 points wins the game.
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 Large player count

The Voting Game is great for a larger party with a lot of people because it’s made for a maximum of 10 players. This means that usually nobody will be left out of the fun.
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 Good replay value and variability

The Voting Game is highly replayable because of the large amount of possible house rules and four official expansions. There are some rules mentioned in the official instructions that can help change up the game, for example, by allowing players to vote for themselves or transforming the game into a drinking game. You’re also free to add your own house rules, change the win condition or just play for fun. The Voting Game has four unique expansion packs – NSFW, Fill In The Blank, Political, and Create Your Own Expansion. Each of these brings new thematic questions to the table that adds to the replay value and fun. For example, the Create Your Own Expansion lets the players themselves create some unique questions before the game begins, whereas the Fill In The Blank expansion adds question cards with blank spaces that are filled in when it’s your turn.
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 A lot of hilarious player interaction

Players are constantly socializing with each other, be it by laughing along at the questions and results or explaining their choices. This leads to many stories being told throughout the whole game, which can also lead to inside jokes and throwbacks in the next questions, making the game a memorable and fun experience for everyone involved.
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 Not very replayable if played with the same group

If you play The Voting Game with the same people repeatedly, then the game can quickly lose its charm. It’s possible to exhaust too many questions in your initial playthrough, which can lead to you having to answer the same questions in your future plays, which, in turn, creates repetitive answers and situations.
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 Highly player dependent

The game changes drastically depending on the people you play it with. Players need be in the right mindset and mood - if there is someone shy, easily offended or easily embarrassed in your group, then the game can turn into an unpleasant experience very quickly.
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 Easy to learn but still provides a challenge

Learning the rules doesn't take long at all, and within a few rounds, most players will be able to pick up what's going on. Even though the general game flow and rules are quick to understand, there is still plenty of nuances to gameplay, little tricks you'll be learning along the way, and plenty of different roles to choose from which allow room for in-depth strategies.
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 Lots of replayability thanks to each playthrough being unique

With multiple player roles (Pilot, Scientist, Doctor, etc) to choose from and the card draw that infects areas at random, each playthrough is an entirely different experience. Pandemic also has multiple expansions adding more player roles and even a traitor mechanic which can turn the game from fully co-op to 1 vs many, adding an additional challenge for the good guys to overcome.
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 One of the first games to implement full co-op gameplay, Pandemic remains one of the defining examples of the genre

When it was first released, Pandemic's co-op gameplay was a pretty unique aspect to boardgames and made for a different and fun experience where either all players won or lost as a team. As the board gaming hobby has grown over the years, fully co-operative games have become an entire genre, and yet Pandemic remains one of the defining examples of the style. With a base game that is consistently difficult--even for veteran players--and an engaging and interesting theme to draw players in, this is a game where working together to achieve victory is almost an art form.
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 Creates a sense of urgency thanks to the Infection Deck

One of Pandemic's greatest mechanisms is the way the Infection Deck is managed. Each turn players reveal a number of city cards from this deck equal to the current infection level (2-4), this determines where new infections will appear. Players also draw 2 cards each turn from the Player Deck, which has a variable number of Epidemic Cards mixed in based on the difficulty level. The brilliance of the infection deck is how it interacts with Epidemic cards; when one is drawn from the player deck the Infection Deck's discard pile is shuffled, and then placed on top of the current Infection Deck, making it more likely that cities that have previously had outbreaks will have them again. This creates a very real sense of urgency as the first draw after an Epidemic Card can often result in outbreaks and a rapidly accelerating spread of diseases.
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 Difficult

Pandemic is a pretty difficult game, there will be a lot of losses compared to wins. Though when there is a win it does feel righteously earned.
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 Won't appeal to competitive PvP players

Everyone works together in Pandemic, so there is no dominating or crushing your opponents in this game. This may not appeal to some competitive gamers who would prefer to play games that allow them to best other players.
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 Can suffer from Alpha-gamer / quarterbacking issues

Due to the nature of co-op games like Pandemic, a strong willed or loud player can end up dictating everyone else's turns for them, especially in situations where there are clearly better decisions to be made. This can lead some people to feel like they aren't actually 'playing' so much as being told what to do.
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 Easily snowballs

Leaders in the game generally keep winning and losers in the game generally keep losing. It's difficult to stop the snowballing.
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 Strategy game

Let's you develop a strategy and forces you to think a few steps ahead playing off the moves of others. Also allows you to develop alliances and enemies which allows for fun banter.
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 The pictures on the cards are very funny

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 Simple enough, even for kids, but allowing different strategies

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 Very social

You can trade and gift.
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 Funny

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 Fast paced

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 Satisfying to see progression

It’s enjoyable to watch your trading empire grow. The game starts slowly with you gathering gems to create some basic buildings and futureproofing yourself, by the end of the game there’s quite a lot of cards on the playing surface. You can also get points for attracting nobles to your side by getting a specific combination of gem cards, which gives you a building direction and a goal to work towards.
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 Fine-looking artwork

Splendor’s artwork is follows a Renaissance theme and is quite detailed and beautiful. The cards of the game feature depictions of ships, gem mines, and shops from the era. The coins are colorful and have stickers on them representing the type. There are also portraits of historical figures on the noble cards, for example, Henry VIII, Isabel of Castile, and Elisabeth of Austria.
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 Scales well

The game plays very well in the designated 2-4 player range. It has some nuances that depend on the number of players, for example, the amount of coins and nobles in play. It’s possible to go past the 4-player maximum by getting another copy for more coins. Another solution would be to add something like poker chips or other types of coins to the game.
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 Good for beginners

The game’s rules are easy to grasp, but Splendor also features quite a bit of depth and strategy, which makes this a great gateway option for people just getting into board games, even children.
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 Can be played aggressively or peacefully

The game is suited for both playstyles mostly due to the card reserving mechanic. This is great because you can adjust to the company you are playing with, whether they want to be fully competitive and try to deny each other’s plays or laid back and just watch the empires grow without interfering. You can reserve a card to use it later or, even better, so your opponents can’t use it. You also get a “wild” gold piece, which can substitute any color required in buildings. You can have a maximum of three cards reserved at once.
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 Easy to learn

The basics of the game are very straightforward and easy. You can start playing in a matter of minutes, which is great for absolutely everyone – young and old, experienced and new. The game begins from the youngest player and continues clockwise. In their turn the players can perform one of three actions: take three different gems, take two gems of the same color, reserve a development card and take a gold gem, or purchase a development card. All development cards give permanent gem bonuses for later buys and some cards give prestige, which is required to win. Prestige is also gained from nobles, which can be attracted if specific conditions are met. The game enters the last round when a player reaches 15 points. The game is won by the player with the most points after this round.
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 Luck of the draw

The building cards that are drawn from the decks are random, which means that the game can often boil down to top-decking a building that’s either very valuable or completely worthless to you or an opponent. The nobles are random as well, but they won’t impact the game as critically – they are there just to direct you to a goal.
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 Challenges help keep the game fresh and encourage you to optimize your strategy

In addition to being able to play the regular game of Splendor, the app also includes a challenge mode that will present you with a variety of different win conditions and play situations that can be quite valuable for refining your skills at the game.
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 Pass and play abilities allow you to play with a friend

In addition to being able to play against the AI, the app has a pass and play mode that makes it possible to play in person with a friend.
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 The visual design matches very closely with the actual physical version of the game

The layout of the board in the app and how you interact with it very closely mirrors how the game is laid out in real life, making the app an excellent way to learn the game and/or refine your strategies.
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 No online mode currently

Unfortunately, the only two modes of playing the base game are pass-and-play and vs the AI, there is no option for online play against other real opponents.
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 Different editions

There are three different editions to choose from, CLUE THE CLASSIC MYSTERY GAME, CLUE GAME 2013 EDITION and CLUE GAME.
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 Worthwhile lessons for kids to learn

Through the playing of the game Clue children can potentially learn that criminals always get caught for crimes committed as well as learn the process of elimination.
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 Had a movie made out of it

There is a Hollywood movie licensed from the game Clue called Clue. It stars Tim Curry and is frankly fantastic. Go and watch it if you have not already.
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 2013 edition has new rules and is too easy

Stay away from the 2013 edition as the board has been changed to where all rooms can be reached in a single dice roll (way too easy) as well as rules have been tweaked so more of the cards are known from the beginning (again, making the game too easy). Last but not least the character names have been changed to make them more "hip".
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 You can increase replayability with different expansions

Expansion packs usually add game length and tactical complexity, which in turn greatly improves replayability. The mobile version of Catan features the "Cities & Knights" and "Seafarers" expansions. Cities & Knights introduces city improvements that give various benefits to the player, and knights that protect them from invading barbarians.
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 Players have control over the pace of the game

A game of Catan can take around 2 hours in a 4-player game. It's not a frantic game, there is no penalty for taking a while to figure out how you want to play your cards. You can keep it leisurely, or speed it up if you want to.
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 Suitable for 2-6 players

Catan is relatively flexible in terms of the amount of players. It's recommended to be played with at least 3 players, but it is possible to work around that. There are no official rules for a 2 player game, but you can go around that by each playing two colors. The base game has 4 player slots, but people can team up, thereby increasing the number of possible players. There is also an expansion pack available, which allows for two more players to join the game without having to team up.
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 Allows for multiple strategies in a single game

There are distinct stages in the game (early, middle and end-game), which have different strategies. For example, when the game has just started out, you won't have much other options except rolling the dice to gather more resources. In contrast, the end-game is a lot more alert, because multiple players at a time can be just 1 or 2 points away from victory. The game changes between these stages fluidly, and you have to be present and engaged at all times to stay ahead.
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 Teaches you about basic economic principles

This game teaches how to bargain, the meaning of scarcity, and how free markets work by forcing players to experience these firsthand. You can play without bargaining, but it is more fun to embrace the economy aspect of this game as it's a great learning tool.
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 Fun social experience

This is a game that promotes casual conversation during gameplay. You can haggle for resources with other players. You can create drama by intervening in your opponents plans, for example, by breaking their chain of roads, or building a town in their way to the port. You can also make alliances with other players and then betray them when a better offer comes along.
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 No official two-player rules

There are no official two- player rules thought there are some two-player rules that users have created and can be found online.
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 Not a good game for a younger audience

Success is heavily dependent on thinking ahead and planning. Even though the recommended age is 10+, it is not a good game for children who may lack the skills needed to get the most out of the game.
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 Constant haggling

One of the more prominent characteristics of Settlers of Catan is haggling, which can get tiresome if you're not into that sort of thing. You can expect to be bargaining for resources throughout the whole game, since your placement of villages does not guarantee getting a constant supply of a particular resource.
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 An intellectually rewarding strategy game

This game allows you to try different, rewarding strategies. For example, you can create a monopoly over one resource, use the ports to trade with the bank for cheaper or try to buy the majority of victory points using the special abilities cards. There are a lot of options, and you can adapt and switch things up as the game goes on. You also have to think ahead and pay attention to what your opponents are up to. For example, if you've decided to go for the 2 victory points for having built the longest road, you have to watch if anyone else is doing the same thing, because there can only be one longest road.
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