Christmas List 2014

Britannia is a game that rewards repeated plays. The turn sequence and the entrance of new forces feel scripted at first, and certain strategies certainly are encouraged, but I've seen some pretty surprising things surface in the handful of times I've played it. Four players really are necessary to get the most out of it.

I haven't seen 1812 in real life yet, and that had interested me prior to 1775. I'll have a look before deciding.

Crokinole's been on my list forever but I swear I'm going to drive to Canada to get one. Stupid expensive down in the States, and even Mayday is raising their prices.

C'mon people, GMT games. I need some solid recs.

S.

metalface13 wrote: Jeff, I own Liebe and Intrigue, but I'm not going to sell it to you. However, we should play it.

Before we do anything else, we're finishing our Blood Bowl league.

THIS I COMMAND!!!

Sagrilarus wrote: I haven't seen 1812 in real life yet, and that had interested me prior to 1775. I'll have a look before deciding.

I likely spoke out of turn. 1775 is definitely the better option if playing with casual folks as the sides are likely more balanced and playing any of the four factions is definitely more straight forward. Get 1775 as it'll get played ... a lot. If you want more get 1812.

For GMT how about:

Ivanhoe
Battleline
Wellington
Conquest of Paradise
Successors

People seem to like that combat commander and if I recall don't you play one of the command and colours games? Maybe an expansion?

Jeff White wrote: don't you play one of the command and colours games? Maybe an expansion?

I have it but it doesn't get played. A shame, as I like it better than the other C&C games. My one boy will play it with me occasionally.

Successors will never get played, but I get I'd like it. Conquest of Paradise I've looked at.

Jeff White wrote: Risk 2210: Every time I play it I feel like it puts all other big multiplayer DoaMs to shame. Easy to explain and play, a fun theme, and plenty of strategy. Just about the perfect DoaM. There's another copy in one of my groups so that's why there isn't one on my shelf. However, I think this'll go over well with my 'casual players' group so may get my own.

For me, this is the forever-shelf version of Risk. It's just about perfect.

My list is basically identical to Mabuse (because he's awesome like that), except I'm not big hexes fan.

Sub in Fire in the Lake instead of hex and counter (that's a GMT title...) and I'm good to go.

Sag, I spaced and forgot you're interested in Flying Colors. If that's the case I'd recommend Serpents of the Seas first. It's the second title in the Flying Colors series, but is a bit faster playing. New initiative rules, duels, and smaller ships make for an easier to get into title. Some user on BGG made cards for each ship that allows you to place relevant chips on (think GW's manowar). I think I've got the files if interested.

Also, maybe, consider Iron and Oak. Very simple game on civil war naval combat. Has a neat and easy playing campaign system as well. I also think the player count on it goes fairly high. There's an expansion included in gmts house magazine (c3i?) that provides land borders to the playing area. I understand it's worth getting.

Knowing you like, and more importantly get opportunities to play, wings of glory, I think you should give Iron and Oak a look.

Iron and Oak also links up with Rebel Raiders on the High Seas.
I bought I&O as well as Nightfighter during the 50% off sale last year...I've been in such a two player gaming rut though that neither have seen table time.

For sure:
X-wing Armada
Clash of Cultures expansion
Iffy:
Korea OCS if I like Reluctant Enemies?
Stonewall Jackson's Way II?
Space Cadets Away Missions?
Horned Rat if it's on FFG's big sale?

Also, if you guys want Conquest of Paradise I'd be glad to send you my copy, no charge. It doesn't get much love at my house, but not because it lacks quality. PM me.