The NEW New Boardgames Thread

[11B4V]

Scratch a T-80B

[frunk]

There's about 4 threads I could file this under, but Through the Ages just got an implementation on Steam.  It's also selling with a ~30% discount.

The interface is decent although not perfect.  After one game I had it down, and if you are familiar with the board game it should be easy to pick up.

[Tamas]

There's about 4 threads I could file this under, but Through the Ages just got an implementation on Steam.  It's also selling with a ~30% discount.

The interface is decent although not perfect.  After one game I had it down, and if you are familiar with the board game it should be easy to pick up.

This is the worst thread for it

I think the UI is pretty good. Converting a boardgame to computer is NOT easy. Looks like they have done a great job with this one, I am enjoying it.

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This is the worst thread for it

I think it's the best thread, as the main target is people who are familiar with the board game.

[Delirium]

Hey Del, I need your help. What's a good source in Sweden for plastic to put over unmounted maps on the table? I have some from old poster frames, but there has to be a better source for new stuff.

Yo, a not very frequent visitor these days. I have one custom made sheet of glass given to me as a birthday present but those are expensive...and heavy. IKEA frames are probably the best solution, i have two of those as well. Problem therevis the measurements are not very compatible though.

[The Brain]

Hey Del, I need your help. What's a good source in Sweden for plastic to put over unmounted maps on the table? I have some from old poster frames, but there has to be a better source for new stuff.

Yo, a not very frequent visitor these days. I have one custom made sheet of glass given to me as a birthday present but those are expensive...and heavy. IKEA frames are probably the best solution, i have two of those as well. Problem therevis the measurements are not very compatible though.

Thanks.

While waiting for a response I got some frames from Clark Olofsson.

[crazy canuck]

There's about 4 threads I could file this under, but Through the Ages just got an implementation on Steam.  It's also selling with a ~30% discount.

The interface is decent although not perfect.  After one game I had it down, and if you are familiar with the board game it should be easy to pick up.

I bought it during the steam sale.  I knew nothing about the board game, but it was cheap and looked interesting.  The hilarious tutorial was itself worth the money I paid for it.

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I bought it during the steam sale.  I knew nothing about the board game, but it was cheap and looked interesting.  The hilarious tutorial was itself worth the money I paid for it.

The designer is known for having the funniest rule books in board games, so that doesn't surprise me at all.

[The Brain]

My copy of Rising Sun arrived. Lovely monster minis.

[The Brain]

I don't really like that they have Hokkaido in the game. A bit of an immersion killer. But maybe they comment on it in the rules and explain why. I haven't read the rules yet.

[Solmyr]

Anyone have experience of Triumph & Tragedy?

[Habbaku]

Anyone have experience of Triumph & Tragedy?

Yeah. It's a perfectly fine Euro with a WWII theme. I didn't care for it, but lots of people love it.

[The Brain]

I don't really like that they have Hokkaido in the game. A bit of an immersion killer. But maybe they comment on it in the rules and explain why. I haven't read the rules yet.

No, they did not.

[The Brain]

Anyone have experience of Triumph & Tragedy?

No. I'm waiting for Cataclysm.

[bogh]

Anyone have experience of Triumph & Tragedy?

Yeah. I am a fan and I have played it pretty extensively with a couple of regular opponents. After probably ten games it still feels unpredictable and fresh and we are still seeing new strategies and counters.

It hits the sweet spot for us in terms of grand scope, lots of freedom, player count (I have plenty of two and four player games), mechanical elegance and good pacing. Every decision is a trade off and there is just enough randomness injected.

My biggest gripe is the late game German position. If Germany fails to win early on, they can end up a shared punching bag and have no path to victory, but can still spoil in either direction. As we are a tightly knit group playing to enjoy ourselves and the narrative as much as the game, it isn't a massive issue for us, but I would consider it a bit of a design flaw (though one I have no idea about how to fix).