177. What to do when staying at home? 8. Living Card Games
Living Card Games (LCGs) are made popular by Fantasy Flight Games (FFG), I believe. Unlike previous Trading Card Games (TCGs) or Collectible Card Games (CCGs) where people buy starter sets and booster packs, and hope to get good cards in the packs, LCGs have fixed sets of cards inside every box. While there are expansions, every module or pack you buy comes with a fixed set, so there is never uncertainty in your purchases. I used to collect CCGs like Magic: The Gathering (MtG
176. What to do when staying at home? 7. Mid Level Games
As the year is coming to an end, you may still be staying home with your families. Last week, I was looking at some games for beginners. This week, i am looking at some mid level games for those whom may be quite familiar with games already. Five Tribes This is a Days of Wonder game set in the deserts and amongst oases. Players control 5 different tribes of peoples living in those environments, sending their representatives around the villages collecting influence, treasures,
175. What to do when staying at home? 6. Games for new gamers (and not so new)
You want to play games, but your friends and family do not really know about the new types of games in the market. Sure, they know chess, monopoly, checkers, scrabble, backgammon, BINGO! But you have heard that there are so many more types out there that may give a different experience to you and your friends and family. Where do you start? Let me share with you a few that I currently own and play, to help you kick start your search... Phantom Society A simple game of 2-4 pla
174. What to do when staying at home? 5. Games for kids and with kids (Part 2)
Last week we looked at some board games you can play with your younger kids. If you have older kids (or more mature ones), say 8+, there are also some you may want to try out... they can be strategic in nature and still be very attractive for the children... some are abstract but many have quite interesting themes... DC Deck Building Game Do you and your kids like DC? Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, etc? 2 to 4 players can work together (kind of) to defeat the villai
