There are several games which have become group favorites and seem to repeatedly hit the table. I'd like to share a short list of a few that come to mind. These are games that I play with my gaming group, friends and family. In a future post I'll have a few more games to add in Part 2 of this topic. This short list of games evolves and changes over time as you would expect. I may very well may revisit this topic at some point in the future. I'm sure I'll end up leaving out a couple favorites, however these are the ones that are currently top-of-mind and in no particular order. Let's start with one of my all-time favorites, Ticket To Ride. Published by Days of Wonder, this game designed by Alan R. Moon has been around for many years and seen many expansions. The original version is still probably my favorite, however with each new expansion map/board new twists are added. I'm going to assume most have played this game, as it has essentially become a mainstream game staple. It's widely available and can be found in retail stores such as Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, as well as your local game store and online. Part of the game's success has been due to the variety of digital implementations, making it easy to play on your phone or tablet or gaming console these are good ways to get introduced to the game and learn the rules and basic strategy. The game would typically be considered a middle-weight to light-weight game. Though it's relatively easy to learn and play, the strategies and gameplay can get quite intense. I know I can play this game with my wife and friends just about anytime. It's a great introduction to hobby boardgames and is often referred to as a "Gateway Game". Some gaming hobbyists have gotten tired of it, however I still enjoy it whenever anyone wants to break it out. A solid game, proven over time. Another go-to-game is Blood Rage. My gaming group especially likes this one. Published by CMON with Guillotine Games and Studio McVey and designed by Eric Lang, Blood Rage has quickly moved to the top of many board-game enthusiasts lists. It's multitude of viking and monster miniatures plus artwork by Adrian Smith make it a pleasure to look at on the table. Blood Rage is a middle-weight game that typically plays in less than two hours (60-90 minutes listed on box). The card drafting and territory control mechanisms are where this game shines. There are many different strategies to explore, giving the game replay-ability. A nice blend of strategy and "dudes on a map". A well-designed, fun game. Winning at Blood Rage on a game night feels like quite the accomplishment. AuZtralia is a relative newcomer to my collection, yet has quickly become one of the game night group's favorites. Published in the U.S. by Stronghold Games from SchilMil Games LTD, this game designed by Martin Wallace is quite a mixture of different game-play mechanisms. Your goal is to protect the continent of Australia from destruction by the great old ones. The game requires you build up resources in preparation for battling a common enemy, however this is not a cooperative game. There will only be one winner. Unfortunately, Cthulu and the great old ones can win the game, defeating the players ... It is possible for everyone to lose to Cthulu. Even though it's demoralizing when that happens, it makes you that much more anxious to play again, altering strategy with a desire to get revenge. Game length is listed at 30-120 minutes. This large variation in game lengths is due to the possibility that Cthulu could defeat you early in the game and/or the number of players may lengthen gameplay. A solo variant of the game is included. Definitely a unique style of game with many different reasons to like it (and sometimes hate it). I'll be posting Part 2 on this topic in a week or so. Please come back to see what other game favorites frequently hit the table at my place. As always, please leave comments to let others know your thoughts about this topic. If you'd like to get in contact please click to my contact page and send me a message.
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