Board Game Thread [Archive] - Left 4 Dead Forums

Kenny

08-07-2009, 03:42 PM

So, community, what board games do you like to play? What games specifically do you like?

I myself play Descent (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17226) and Arkham Horror (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15987) a lot. Also some Frag (http://www.sjgames.com/frag/) when we want a quick game of something.

I used to play some chess competitively when I was in high school, and was raised being taught it by my father.

Slochk

08-07-2009, 03:45 PM

Monopoly.......... (i had to do it befor some one else did)

BallsMalloney

08-07-2009, 03:51 PM

Clue. Definantly. So many sexual jokes you can pull off. IN THE GARAGE..WITH A MONKEY WRENCH MEHEHE.

Claudia

08-07-2009, 03:54 PM

Me and a friend of mine play Hero Scape ( I can't remember is its scrap or scape...hell it could be something else.)

It's fun building up the board and stuff, I srsly suck at it though.

SlainPwner666

08-07-2009, 03:56 PM

Сыщик

Russian version of Clue.

darkmessiah

08-07-2009, 03:57 PM

Hungry Hungry Hippos is part of thinking, right?

EClaris

08-07-2009, 04:07 PM

Clue is definitely my favorite. Chess is fun but I'm terrible at it. While I was growing up my dad let me play with some of his stuff, but I can't remember any of the names except Risk and Catan. And do table tops count?

And also I loves me some DragonStrike (http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1169)

Jesus123

08-07-2009, 04:09 PM

Why is it that almost every game of Monopoly you play with guys usually ends up in a fist fight or throwing or tipping the game over lol?

Icy Lemon

08-07-2009, 04:14 PM

Why is it that almost every game of Monopoly you play with guys usually ends up in a fist fight or throwing or tipping the game over lol?

Probably because a short game is still over 4 hours long. Gets sickening.

But i rarely play board games, when i do though it's either monopoly, chess or draughts (I think you americans call it checkers)

Little_Kitty1234

08-07-2009, 04:14 PM

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Jesus123

08-07-2009, 04:20 PM

Probably because a short game is still over 4 hours long. Gets sickening.

But i rarely play board games, when i do though it's either monopoly, chess or draughts (I think you americans call it checkers)

I played Monopoly that lasted for a week. My god that was horrible.

Deadly

08-07-2009, 04:27 PM

Monopoly, chess, all the good old ones.

Easton Dark

08-07-2009, 04:38 PM

Risk is the game for me.

I enjoy Taking Australia, muhahaha.

yourbadmega

08-07-2009, 04:40 PM

who plays connect 5?

ThoughtThinking

08-07-2009, 05:06 PM

Well i play Arabic board games (yes im half arabic)
But you dont have those so im going to choose connect 5.

frogopus

08-07-2009, 06:02 PM

Connect 5 for the win. Thats one more than Connect 4

armored cow

08-07-2009, 06:11 PM

Battleball (insanely awesome football game where you crush people)

And some game I can't remember the name of... 9th Lane, or something. Anyway, there was this house full of traps and there were lots of players. You were there to collect heir money, and only 1 person could take it. They had to be the last ones alive. Anyway, you could control any character on your turn, and only you knew what characters you actually had (on cards) and you wanted one of them to survive. You wanted to control other players' characters and make them die by the house's traps. Last one standing gets the heir money. Believe me, it was amazingly epic.

Little_Kitty1234

08-07-2009, 06:13 PM

armored cow

08-07-2009, 06:27 PM

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wnat play that so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! o.0

U have to find out the name of it....NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D

Got it. 1313 Dead End Drive

darkmessiah

08-07-2009, 07:06 PM

I remember playing Monopoly with my mom so many times. The Seattle Edition. She got tired of it, and ever since she got two new children, she's been too busy to play again!

That's why I don't visit her anymore!

OrangeCat X

08-07-2009, 07:10 PM

I myself play Descent (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17226) and Arkham Horror (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15987) a lot. Also some Frag (http://www.sjgames.com/frag/) when we want a quick game of something.

I used to play some chess competitively when I was in high school, and was raised being taught it by my father.My great uncle taught me chess. :)

I play board games with my wife, and if I can get my buddies together, it's some of the "harder' stuff

You seem to like Fantasy Flight Games, Kenny. (Played both yours.) I'm partial to Battlestar Galactica (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=18&enmi=Battlestar%20Galactica) and Anima (http://http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=45&enmi=Anima:%20The%20Card%20Game) (Which I play with my wife; think Final Fantasy Card game under 20 bucks. Have a look, Ladies and Gents.)

Love Battlestar. Think of a game where you are all contributing cards to fight off enemies and solve problems. You hand in these cards face down because...

One of you is a Cylon who wants the group to LOSE.
Lots and LOTS of Paranoia, putting people in the brig and with the expansion, blowing them out the airlock.
"No hard feeling, Bill, ok?" *Whooooooosh* :D

You may know my feelings about Last Night on Earth. LNOE (http://boardgame.geekdo.com/boardgame/29368). GREAT game w/ lots of strategy. Classic, head hit/supernatura/hard to kill zombies. (I'm going to be play-testing the upcoming scenario book apparently.)

And Fantasy flight games is going to be releasing Gears of War soon. It should be similar to Doom (http://http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=34) but with lots of Chest High Walls and figures with chainsaws...

My collection is... large. http://boardgame.geekdo.com/collection/user/OrangeCat%20X

sconic23

08-07-2009, 07:10 PM

i really liked Hero Quest back in the day. also risk and monopoly were staples. dont play a lot of board games since these video game thingies started to take off ;-)

OrangeCat X

08-07-2009, 07:17 PM

1313 Dead End Drive (http://boardgame.geekdo.com/boardgame/4953), Cow. And I used to own Heroquest.

hunterhunter

08-07-2009, 08:56 PM

mmm....monopoly is fun...I all ways end up "the godfather" because.....

I never go to jail
I have the most money
I form bussiness relations(bribes,buy outs)
And my fav. swindling people out their properties

hiryu

08-07-2009, 10:01 PM

Cmd+F "board james"

Could not find the text "board james"

I am disappoint.

http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1105
http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1169
http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1744

Also, CROSSFIYAH

Steve Cloud

08-07-2009, 10:06 PM

Checkers.

Kenny

08-07-2009, 10:07 PM

Bad idea to double post in a moderator's thread. ;)

Let's not. I'm not going to let one of my favorite threads go to trash.

Steve Cloud

08-07-2009, 10:11 PM

Merge powers!

InstantDeath

08-08-2009, 12:06 AM

I pretty much only play Connect 4 and Guess Who!

Infest0125

08-08-2009, 12:33 AM

Apples to Apples anyone?

The game where the Helen Keller and Chuck Norris cards always win pretty much?

hiryu

08-08-2009, 12:52 AM

Eep, my bad guys. I thought this forum had an automerge feature, so I hit submit and didn't look back.

Would be a nice feature to implement, no?

Zombie Hunter

08-08-2009, 12:54 AM

checkers and chess

ThoughtThinking

08-08-2009, 04:07 AM

Checkers FOR THE FUCKING WIN!

Kenny

08-08-2009, 02:29 PM

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You seem to like Fantasy Flight Games, Kenny. (Played both yours.) I'm partial to Battlestar Galactica (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=18&enmi=Battlestar%20Galactica) and Anima (http://http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=45&enmi=Anima:%20The%20Card%20Game) (Which I play with my wife; think Final Fantasy Card game under 20 bucks. Have a look, Ladies and Gents.)

And Fantasy flight games is going to be releasing Gears of War soon. It should be similar to Doom (http://http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=34) but with lots of Chest High Walls and figures with chainsaws...

My collection is... large. http://boardgame.geekdo.com/collection/user/OrangeCat%20X

Nice collection! Lot of money invested in that right there. I do love FF Games, they make some good stuff. I've heard of Anima, just never looked into it. How is Axis and Allies? I saw it at the local geek store and I love World War 2, but I couldn't see how I could play it for a good amount of time without wanting to hit something.

Also, ever tried Tannhauser (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25261)? Great game, but broken out of the box. One of the mercenaries (the non-named characters that can respawn 'x' amount of times in a round) on the german team is better than some of the named characters on the allied team. Either way, fun stuff.

OrangeCat X

08-08-2009, 02:47 PM

Nice collection! Lot of money invested in that right there. I do love FF Games, they make some good stuff. I've heard of Anima, just never looked into it. How is Axis and Allies? I saw it at the local geek store and I love World War 2, but I couldn't see how I could play it for a good amount of time without wanting to hit something.

Also, ever tried Tannhauser (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25261)? Great game, but broken out of the box. One of the mercenaries (the non-named characters that can respawn 'x' amount of times in a round) on the german team is better than some of the named characters on the allied team. Either way, fun stuff.No, but then I heard that Tannhouser was broken from the start, so even though it's on sale around here for 50% off its not one of mine. (Cool theme/art though)

Yes, my collection spans at least 30 years of gaming. (I'm 40, I've played text games on a orange, monochrome monitor.)

I like Axis and Allies. It's not historical, or especially accurate, but it certainly gives the FEEL of a global conflict. :) Played it at the lake with my friends this year. If you want a smaller, less time eating game, they are reprinting these: A&A Pacific (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1262) and A&A Europe (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/520). They are cool, as long as one player does not mind being the center of attention from the Allies.

I like Pacific best. As the Japanese player, you KNOW the US player is going to "get up off the couch" and kick your ass. (It's just a matter of time.) But if you can achieve your objectives in time (Pacific for Asians.) before the US gets their s**t together, you win. :)

People try to add more detail and "realism"(complexity) to these games, but... Why? If you want more realism and chrome, you should play another game.

Kenny

08-08-2009, 11:23 PM

Realism in board games is horrible. I've played a lot, I'm certainly not quite your age, though. I'm getting less and less time to play them and it's somewhat saddening now.

Something else I just through of was Settlers of Catan (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13). Amazing game, and really fun to screw with your friends and make deals behind the scenes. :P

armored cow

08-09-2009, 01:17 AM

This game is very simple, but also very fun :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_(board_game)

OrangeCat X

08-10-2009, 01:20 AM

This game is very simple, but also very fun :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_(board_game)I've heard of that one. Looks nice!

Raydude4115

08-26-2009, 06:27 PM

Apples to Apples is fun and i usually bring out my MJ and Chuck norris cards in a row so i always wins :P also when i was playing it i played MJ and my Friend played Chuck Norris for toughest and my other friend chose MJ and he was like "WTF CHUCK NORRIS' PWER IS MAX" then went home which was kinda....strange