Board Games!

[AniX]

I recently have gotten into board games (or at least, more into them than I had been). Here is now my collection stands thus far:

Holdovers from Childhood:

Pokemon Master Trainer:

This game definitely seemed a lot better when I was a child, but still, there is something about a early 2000's game that allowed you to catch ALL 150 Pokemon when most other games were just roll-and-moves that still seems special today.

Animorphs:The Board Game
Animorphs: The Card Game (Both Versions: Jake & Cassie/Rachel & Marco):

This game is not well-made but I find the "cards as map" mechanic pretty interesting. I had to get it then and keep it now because if there is one fan of Animorphs, it's me.

New Pick-Ups:

Marrying Mr. Darcy (+ Emma Expansion)

Back to the Future: Dice Through Time
Back to the Future:Back in Time:

A really well-made co-op game. One of the most immersive property based board games I've ever played.

Sailor Moon Crystal: Truth or Bluff:

I picked this up solely because one of the landmark sessions of my Sailor Moon ttrpg was a True or Dare based session and I couldn't resist when I saw this branded property item. Haven't had a chance to play yet because I promised my players we'd break it open when all 5 of us could play in person.

Power Rangers: Deck-Building Game:

I was really looking forward to this game because I love deck-builders and I love Power Rangers. I really was disappointed. Way too busy and the rules are really poorly explained, even when I played with someone who is an expert on deck-builders. Probably going to flip this.

Spy Alley:

Got this as a gift, but it actually is pretty fun, if skews a bit on the younger side.

Lords & Ladies:

I picked this up without testing it first because I really liked the generations-based mechanic where half the game is marrying your character, having kids, and then marrying those kids. I'd definitely love any recs for other games that form a similar family tree sort of thing.

Disney Villainous (+ Evil Comes Prepared)

Star Trek: Five-Year Mission (+ Wesley Crusher/Janice Rand promo card):

I saw this on an ASMR play-through and I thought it looked really fun but was on the fence, but pulled the trigger when I found it cheap AND with the promo card included.

Wacky Races: The Board Game:

I just bought this earlier today because I saw it on sale. I thought it looked really thematic so we'll see if I enjoy it. I'm kind of bummed only the Deluxe edition has the cardboard tiles but I also didn't want to spend extra money and I prefer the look of the monochromatic racers over the painted ones, which kind of have an uncanny valley look to them.

I'd love suggestions if people know of any games similar to these!

[AniX]

I've played Dominion. It was fine. Chamber is correct though that a lot of the more "classic" board games tend to bore me. If I can't get into the "story" of the game I find myself drifting. The game itself doesn't even need to be particularly story-centered (Monopoly in the right group can develop a "story", for example, as can MTG) but with something like Dominion I don't really feel like I am a....medieval lord or whatever the outward flavor is.

Compare that to something like Lords & Ladies, which comes with a dry erase marker and the cards for your children are printed on whiteboard with a blank line in the name section.

[AniX]

Crusader Kings

I'll definitely check this out for sure, I love the video game version.

[AniX]

Yeah, that looks up my alley. I THINK one of my friends actually has that, I should hit her up to test it out.

[AniX]

Lords & Ladies: I picked this up without testing it first because I really liked the generations-based mechanic where half the game is marrying your character, having kids, and then marrying those kids. I'd definitely love any recs for other games that form a similar family tree sort of thing.

Crusader Kings

has some marrying, making heirs, sending those heirs on crusades, dying and the heirs inheriting the throne. It also has a lot of battling, I don't know if that is your thing or not.

Ended up finding this for a good price so I picked it up! Haven't had a chance to play yet though, I need to wait for my friend who is the right person to play with to come to town.

[AniX]

Oh @Anix for a very flavorful game I suggest shadows over camelot.

I'll definitely look into it, but I'll also keep what you are saying in mind LLD, especially because one of my group's toxic board game traits is being obnoxious when we find a loophole strategy because we are at least partially lawyers.

One game I picked up on the cheap I am excited to play is Fog of Love, which seems extremely thematic to the point it seems more story-telling vehicle with game elements than the opposite.

[AniX]

I recently have gotten into board games (or at least, more into them than I had been). Here is now my collection stands thus far:

Holdovers from Childhood:

Pokemon Master Trainer:

This game definitely seemed a lot better when I was a child, but still, there is something about a early 2000's game that allowed you to catch ALL 150 Pokemon when most other games were just roll-and-moves that still seems special today.

Animorphs:The Board Game
Animorphs: The Card Game (Both Versions: Jake & Cassie/Rachel & Marco):

This game is not well-made but I find the "cards as map" mechanic pretty interesting. I had to get it then and keep it now because if there is one fan of Animorphs, it's me.

New Pick-Ups:

Marrying Mr. Darcy (+ Emma Expansion)

Back to the Future: Dice Through Time
Back to the Future:Back in Time:

A really well-made co-op game. One of the most immersive property based board games I've ever played.

Sailor Moon Crystal: Truth or Bluff:

I picked this up solely because one of the landmark sessions of my Sailor Moon ttrpg was a True or Dare based session and I couldn't resist when I saw this branded property item. Haven't had a chance to play yet because I promised my players we'd break it open when all 5 of us could play in person.

Power Rangers: Deck-Building Game:

I was really looking forward to this game because I love deck-builders and I love Power Rangers. I really was disappointed. Way too busy and the rules are really poorly explained, even when I played with someone who is an expert on deck-builders. Probably going to flip this.

Spy Alley:

Got this as a gift, but it actually is pretty fun, if skews a bit on the younger side.

Lords & Ladies:

I picked this up without testing it first because I really liked the generations-based mechanic where half the game is marrying your character, having kids, and then marrying those kids. I'd definitely love any recs for other games that form a similar family tree sort of thing.

Disney Villainous (+ Evil Comes Prepared)

Star Trek: Five-Year Mission (+ Wesley Crusher/Janice Rand promo card):

I saw this on an ASMR play-through and I thought it looked really fun but was on the fence, but pulled the trigger when I found it cheap AND with the promo card included.

Wacky Races: The Board Game:

I just bought this earlier today because I saw it on sale. I thought it looked really thematic so we'll see if I enjoy it. I'm kind of bummed only the Deluxe edition has the cardboard tiles but I also didn't want to spend extra money and I prefer the look of the monochromatic racers over the painted ones, which kind of have an uncanny valley look to them.

I'd love suggestions if people know of any games similar to these!

Updating this list:

Crusader Kings: The Board Game (+ Councilors & Inventions)

Disney Gargoyles: Awakening:

Picked up new for 10 dollars

Fog of Love (+Paranormal Love, It Will Never Last, and Bonus Occupation Promo Cards:

Love this. The exact sort of game I enjoy, very thematic and immersive.

Mahou Shoujo: Fight Like a Girl!

Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion:

Decided to complete the set

Mantis Falls:

Social deduction game built for 2-3 players, which I like because that is often all I have and as we all know social deduction games often require larger groups. BEAUTIFUL game.

Starry Night Sky