tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188833949555515251.post6505839836473088964..comments2023-08-09T23:49:41.885-04:00Comments on Rule of the Dice: What Makes a Good Game?John Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940190831705865182noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188833949555515251.post-40504462098531356452014-05-14T10:47:02.737-04:002014-05-14T10:47:02.737-04:00I really enjoy the AGOT board game, but I don'...I really enjoy the AGOT board game, but I don't think it is good for new players. There are too many elements to explain and track.<br /> Also the first version of it was extremely flawed, which is why a second edition exists.<br />Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533147928527114373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188833949555515251.post-17868656579196256932014-05-14T08:53:44.495-04:002014-05-14T08:53:44.495-04:00Ticket to Ride is an excellent choice, as is Settl...Ticket to Ride is an excellent choice, as is Settlers of Catan, for many of the same reasons. Munchkin is fun if you have a group of fantasy fans.<br /><br />Many non-gamers are apprehensive about board games because when you mention them the first thing they think of is Monopoly, which is a terrible game on a bunch of levels. We need to stop letting Monopoly be the first game kids learn how to play; it's turning them off from gaming for life. <br /><br />An awful game to bring out in front of new players is Robinson Crusoe. I love deep games but even I found that one bloated.<br /><br />Game of Thrones isn't as bad as a CERTAIN person I know who keeps dissing it. The strategy can be very in depth but the basic rules are not hard to learn or grasp. C.D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.com