20 years ago when someone told you that he wanted to
play a game, the idea that went through your head was clear (either related
with outdoor activities or some good classic board or card game). I think everyone
used to play Eurobusiness (it was more popular in Europe because of its
availability than Monopoly). That game despite of good fun also taught us how
to be patient, taught us math through counting our assets all the time, geography
- because we learnt names of the cities from every Europe’s corner.
It also gave us one more thing – knowledge of taxes; if we do not think our decisions through, we
could lose our money. That was a good startup for almost all of us.
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Years were passing by and we started to learn the
rules of card games like Poker, Macao, War etc. They were fun and many people could
play them at once. When TV consoles became available widely, games like Mortal Kombat,
Fifa, Need For Speed were the main titles played 1-to-1. But there was one
problem with that solution, only two players could play at the same time –
everyone else had to sit and wait. Someone could say – a multiplayer via the Internet
was available, yes – but that was not so enjoyable as meeting with all friends in
one place.
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For many years I have not even touched any board game.
Something that was good 20 years ago, currently is boring. I have tried to play
Eurobusiness a few years ago – as it was enjoyable for my grandson, on the other hand, I was quite bored. A few
weeks later I saw Monopoly Game Of Thrones Edition and 20 other editions like:
- Beatles Yellow Submarine Edition,
- Batman Collector's Edition,
- Grand Theft Auto Collector's Edition,
- Star Wars Complete Saga Edition.
It was mix of something good and something new but still not so enjoyable.
- Batman Collector's Edition,
- Grand Theft Auto Collector's Edition,
- Star Wars Complete Saga Edition.
It was mix of something good and something new but still not so enjoyable.
Everything changed when one weekend a friend of mine brought
a game called Men vs Woman – Alias. And the good old fun came back for 7 hours straight (4 vs 4 in each team). The idea of
the game is simple – there are two teams – men and women and both of them are trying to
guess the words of the opposite team. You could only use the description of word given on card. Through the whole game we had a lot of fun; female and
male way of thinking differs;)
http://www.gryplanszowe24.pl/7157-7842-thickbox/alias-kobiety-vs-mezczyzni.jpg
In the women’s group there were passwords like:
- Dribbling, Russian roulette, Operating System, Nitro, Diesel, Braking Fluid, RAM, Diablo.
On the other side:
Hybrid Manicure, Amethyst, Wave, Ayurveda, Pergola, Maybelline, Self-supporting stockings.
- Dribbling, Russian roulette, Operating System, Nitro, Diesel, Braking Fluid, RAM, Diablo.
On the other side:
Hybrid Manicure, Amethyst, Wave, Ayurveda, Pergola, Maybelline, Self-supporting stockings.
For example – explanation of the word "Mundial" by the
women’s team was done using three words “Mammoth,
soccer, goal” – no man would ever guess that and they did that in 5 seconds J Every few
minutes there was a bonus round when both teams could guess and earn points. It
is a game that I will for sure play a few more times more, I think it is more enjoyable than Taboo.
Questions:
1) Have you ever played Taboo or Alias ? Was your experience similar to mine?
2) Do you have that kind of board game that could be played by more than 6 people at once ?
1) Have you ever played Taboo or Alias ? Was your experience similar to mine?
2) Do you have that kind of board game that could be played by more than 6 people at once ?
Comments
I played Taboo but I didn't enjoy it very much, I don't like such word finding games in polish at all. My favourite ones are the ones where you could buy sth, sell your posessions, negotiate and earn money.
Personally I haven't ever heard about Alias game.
Unfortunately I have no games at home because I'm a single child. My parents didn't buy my such games because they didn't have time to play with me and I couldn't play on my own.
immediately!
I've got some board games, but I'm not sure if any of it is for more than 6 people. When I'm playing with friends we sometimes make groups, so everyone can play. One of our favorite games is "Cluedo" (do you know it?). Great game for 4 players is "The Witcher" - we still don't know how it works, but we really enjoy playing it.
Since I remember, I play with my brother in Magic and The Sword, but not the new version, which is mentioned few post earlier. We've got old version from 80s - and to be honest - this is the best board game ever. Of course, in my opinion :)
The other board game I know is 5 seconds. It's also great for big group of people. There is an board with pawns and fields. Every person has his own pawn and before it will be moved, the owner has to answer a question in 5 second. Then his pawn is allowed to move one field forward. Questions are very easy and they're a kind of "List three thing that..." It's very easy, but sometimes 5 seconds is not enough.
I have played Cluedo but not the board version - we have played a version in escape room when you are being a part of crime solving team or part of the act. When I will have a change I will try the board version too. I have never heard of Witcher board edition but I do not like the computer game, so board version does not sound too exciting for me. But who knows maybe I will try it someday.
I often play poker online, of course, for virtual money :)
It's a nice topic to discuss, because I think that most of that games were forcing you to think deeper - what I can't say about the 90% of mobile games. Children are not playing chess anymore - this game is too long and too hard for most of them, and no one cares :(
But if I had to choose I’d definitely choose board games.
I love playing monopoly with my friends, probably because you can get money from your friends :D
That’s also why I like card games like poker or blackjack.
I think board games will always be popular, as it is a part of childhood that brings happiness and joy.
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I think I've played it before but it was many years ago. I remember some game where you have to catch the other spy. I think that was it.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27627/talisman-revised-4th-edition
How long is the usual gameplay ?
Is is easy to try one first time or you have to know strong basics of it ?
And I am the one, who had never tried Monopoly
I usually don't like playing games that take forever to finish - I just get bored. However if a game requires group work it gets much more interesting for me.
Description of this game was so interesting that I'm going to try it out with my friends.
About a month ago I played board games with friends in a pub which was practically place where people could play games.
There were shelves filled by different games, after short research, we chose Camel Up (polish name: Przebiegłe Wielbłądy). Each player had cards, so-called coupons
that could bet on a winning camel. The person who picked up the most money from coupons, won.
I totally recommend this game to anyone who likes logical and gambling without risk of losing real money.
I played taboo a lot but I got bored because I played with the same group of people and I learnd how they explain things. So it was to easy for me. I like challenge.
Personally I have Alchemics, Monopoly Star Wars, Camel Up, charades for bigger group of people.
I also played in taboo once I liked this. But i think this game can get boring quickly. It is good at the event from time to time.
Nope, I don't know any other games.