How does this game compare to Malarky?
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I would recommend watching, Tabletop with Wil Wheaton on YouTube and see the game played. But, as an example, a question would be read off a card such as, "How many chefs does the White House Employ?" Then each player would write their answer and reveal them at the same time. Players then vote with their "Meeples" for which answer they think is closest to the real answer without going over. You then score points on whether or not you voted for the closest answer and whether you wrote the closest answer. Questions always have a numerical answer and you try to get closest to the real answer.
1161340
How about hinterlands? Any thought on that? I'm thinking of picking up Prosperity as the second one. Not sure if I'm ready for the Seaside complexity, and I don't need the extra base game, so unless the rest of intrigue is awesome...
993104
Definitely. This is the first game of this type I have played. Even being easily confused by game rules in general, I found this to be a breeze to pick up. It's really fun as well.
590571
I have not owned the first edition of the game, but from what I understand after a lot of research before I purchased was that it is basically the same game. Some inconsistencies were corrected and the characters were designed slightly differently, but it is basically the exact same game. Just updated slightly.
1601021
Absolutely. This isn't a continuation of the first game. This is a version of the first game with expanded game play. Set-up and reading the instructions is simple and you should be able to play and understand the game pretty quickly.
1114122
Probably a little late here, but as a first time player get the first box set. This one is really fun, but I appreciate it more knowing how it expands upon the first one. it's not too much more complicated than the first one, but it seems to be more aggressive and less artsy than that first one.
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I personally prefer New Vegas over Fallout 3 for the newer enhancements like the close aiming reticule, gang reputation and the work benches(the work bench in 3 is borderline useless). Fallout 3 has a better storyline but the map is bogged down with metros. Ultimately i'd say both games are worth playing. Whichever you play make sure to install both discs to reduce freezing.
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YES. This is a completely different game than "The Resistance" though the genre or style is the same. Both are bluffing games and feature the same style of art and design. Each has its own mechanics, however, that do not overlap. The Resistance is a team-based game that unfolds over several rounds. Coup is a one-round individual game. The "roles" in The Resistance consist of team "Good" and "Bad" basically, but in Coup each player is assigned two out of five roles that each has its own set of actions, counteractions, and inherent weaknesses. Another important thing for play with my younger family members, as we discovered: it is entirely possible to win Coup without lying! YES. This is a completely different game than "The Resistance" though the genre or style is the same. Both are bluffing games and feature the same style of art and design. Each has its own mechanics, however, that do not overlap. The Resistance is a team-based game that unfolds over several rounds. Coup is a one-round individual game. The "roles" in The Resistance consist of team "Good" and "Bad" basically, but in Coup each player is assigned two out of five roles that each has its own set of actions, counteractions, and inherent weaknesses.... » Read More YES. This is a completely different game than "The Resistance" though the genre or style is the same. Both are bluffing games and feature the same style of art and design. Each has its own mechanics, however, that do not overlap. The Resistance is a team-based game that unfolds over several rounds. Coup is a one-round individual game. The "roles" in The Resistance consist of team "Good" and "Bad" basically, but in Coup each player is assigned two out of five roles that each has its own set of actions, counteractions, and inherent weaknesses. Another important thing for play with my younger family members, as we discovered: it is entirely possible to win Coup without lying! « Show Less
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Its a completely different "animal"; that is, its as good but completely different mechanics. If you liked forbidden island then you'll probably like this one. However my review as well as others pointed out that some of the individual games have quality issues so you may get a bad set.
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Dear whatever-I would say depending how big is your love for Pit 'The Kid Icarus' !?.....As well all things NES/8-Bit Nostalga? :D If you're more a fan of Villians/allthings 'Darker' -then YES- def' 'Dark Pit'......However as self I'm Very IN L <3 VE -w-the 'KID' & All things that are ULtIMAtELY G :D :D D!!!!!!! -so I went -w- 'The Kid Icarus/Pit" first & have been Abosulutley in LOVE & AWE with him since he first Arrived.....However i did plan to get the companion 'Dark Pit' *(1day-if can afford) -However is not Priority or Necessity!!....Hope this help & GREAT LUCK & FUN!! Peace!!777 Dear whatever-I would say depending how big is your love for Pit 'The Kid Icarus' !?.....As well all things NES/8-Bit Nostalga? :D If you're more a fan of Villians/allthings 'Darker' -then YES- def' 'Dark Pit'......However as self I'm Very IN L <3 VE -w-the 'KID' & All things that are ULtIMAtELY G :D :D D!!!!!!! -so I went -w- 'The Kid Icarus/Pit" first & have been Abosulutley in LOVE & AWE with him since he first Arrived.....However i did plan to get the companion 'Dark Pit' *(1day-if can afford) -However is not Priority or Necessity!!....Hope this help & GREAT LUCK & FUN!!... » Read More Dear whatever-I would say depending how big is your love for Pit 'The Kid Icarus' !?.....As well all things NES/8-Bit Nostalga? :D If you're more a fan of Villians/allthings 'Darker' -then YES- def' 'Dark Pit'......However as self I'm Very IN L <3 VE -w-the 'KID' & All things that are ULtIMAtELY G :D :D D!!!!!!! -so I went -w- 'The Kid Icarus/Pit" first & have been Abosulutley in LOVE & AWE with him since he first Arrived.....However i did plan to get the companion 'Dark Pit' *(1day-if can afford) -However is not Priority or Necessity!!....Hope this help & GREAT LUCK & FUN!! Peace!!777 « Show Less
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I think it looses some of its features but my husband and I have tried it. I would recommend Dominion or Love Letter if you want to play with two players. We seem to favor those for the two of us. Munchkin Deluxe is still one of our favorite overall games though. :)
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Forbidden Desert goes up to 5 players instead of 4, and is slightly more involved than Forbidden Island though it is not really more complex. One major difference is that in Forbidden Island you know where the artifacts are that you are trying to get. The main challenge is getting the cards (set collection) required to actually get those artifacts, all while the island is sinking. In Forbidden Desert the challenge is in finding the clues that tell you where the parts to the flying machine are, all while the tiles of the game board are moving around and getting covered by sand. Personally, I prefer Forbidden Desert because of this exploration aspect. Your 6yo (I read your review of Forbidden Island) will probably also enjoy putting together the pieces of the flying machine. The players also each pick a different character to play with unique abilities. This adds to the strategy a bit as it will make different players better at different things. For instance the Water Carrier will spend a lot of their time distributing water to the other players. As for whether you should buy FD if you already have FI; that would depend on 1) how much you enjoy playing FI and 2) if FI is starting to feel so so and losing its challenge. FD is similar enough that you will pick it up very quickly but different enough that it will provide new challenge and variety. If you find your family sitting in front of the TV more and playing FI less, don't delay in getting FD. For me, at a price point of less than $20 I would easily get it even if I had the other. I have games that cost 3x the price that I haven't played half as many times as FD. For the cost of about 3 movie tickets, it's one of the best deals in gaming. And as an aside, if you are interested in something with more depth and strategy, take a look at Pandemic by the same designer. It has similarities to both FD and FI.
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The thing with this game is that, as an open world game, you pretty much dictate what to do. If you follow the story you will be given specific missions and cutscenes are expected, but if you donñt you can pretty much create the mayhem you want and be chased by the police.Besides it, there is a mode to use a giant mechanical spider...pretty cool.It is not by any means an alternative to GTA or Saints Row as it is not as polished and structured as those ones. but it´s pretty fun.
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If you're looking to buy one or the other, I'd recommend going with Avalon. Simply because you can take out all the extra character cards and the lady of the lake and play it just like the original resistance. I also recommend playing it that way until everyone is comfortable with the original concept before adding in the extra stuff from Avalon. Avalon just offers so much more variety to the game. If you start getting bored with the original there's always a new character to add in that will spice the game back up.
1386598
I recently got the game. Its fun and it keeps the same idea, but it doesnt have the same feel. Don't get me wrong I do enjoy the game, but I would definately prefer TIM over this game.
927357
It's basically the same except it's electronic! One difference is that you can play solo against the computer which is nice.A word of caution - setting the coordinates for the ships is confusing at first but it's a fun game.
1600089
Totally yes. The game is very fast paced and easy to learn, you will have zero issues even if you haven't played any of the games released before.