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#20 Axis and Allies 1940 Europe (2010)
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Synopsis
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Once I bought Axis and
Allies 1940 Pacific the year before I craved a truly global conflict and the
well-worn European Theatre of WW2. So when Axis and Allies 1940 Europe was
released I had to get it. Then I heard that you could pair the Pacific and
Europe games together to make a truly epic 8 player game which would last all
day (playing from 1940 onwards)! The scope was unprecedented and I knew it
was something I just had to have!
I have explained Axis
and Allies in previous entries so will not explain it again here.
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Number of
Players:
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2 to 6
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Recommended
Play Time
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360
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Minutes
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BGG Rating:
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7.6
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/10.0
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BGG Rank:
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864
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/91 000
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Complexity
Rating
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3.41
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/5.00
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#19 Star Wars Imperial Assault (2014)
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Synopsis
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As I have stated before
in this list, I really loved HeroQuest as a child. I loved the theme, the
imagination and the miniatures.
In the late 00’s Fantasy
Flight Games brought out a game to revive the ‘HeroQuest’ genre with a game
called Descent. It was your basic 1 vs all dungeon crawler where fantasy
heroes battle evil forces.
In the early 10’s
Fantasy Flight Games acquire the Star Wars license to produce Star Wars
related games. This resulted in a space combat game called X-Wing. Their
second effort was Star Wars Imperial Assault based on Descent and the
HeroQuest style gameplay.
It was the merging of
two things that I loved (HeroQuest and Star Wars). The coolest thing about
Imperial Assault is that one player (me) played the evil Galactic Empire (I
am a bit Empire fanboy) and the other players were rebel heroes (not from the
movie, but movie characters could come along as allies). The game had an ever
evolving story which, based on your success/failure in missions would change
and become easier/harder.
Star Wars Imperial
Assault does a great job in putting you in the Star Wars universe but in your
own movie, rather than a rehash of the current movies, which makes it that
much more enjoyable.
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Number of
Players:
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2 to 5
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Recommended
Play Time
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75
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Minutes
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BGG Rating:
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8.1
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/10.0
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BGG Rank:
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31
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/91 000
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Complexity
Rating
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3.29
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/5.00
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#18 Tokaido (2012)
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Synopsis
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Tokaido is a game in
which players travel the great East Sea Road from Kyoto to Tokyo. The game
about scoring points by having various experiences along the way.
The game has a bit of
strategy but to be honest that is not why it is this high on my list. The
reason is the zen like art style and gameplay, I find it very relaxing.
In Tokaido you can never
take points/money from other players, all the spaces do is give you more of
everything, giving you a feeling of constantly achieving (a good pat on the
back). The game is a little random (not too much) as well which takes the
pressure off optimisation. The movement mechanic is quite interesting too
(being able to move as far down the road as you want but not being able to
come back or taking another turn until everyone has passed you). The movement
represents the only tension between the players but there is so many well
balanced options you can probably carve out a lucrative game by doing all the
things that others don’t want to do.
Tokaido is a great way
to relax and enjoy some time with friends and family!
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Number of
Players:
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2 to 5
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Recommended
Play Time
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45
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Minutes
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BGG Rating:
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7.0
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/10.0
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BGG Rank:
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458
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/91 000
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Complexity
Rating
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1.76
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/5.00
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#17 Flamme Rouge (2016)
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Synopsis
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Flamme Rouge is a simple
card management game which simulates the world of pro-tour cycling.
I really like race games
so this one is on my list for that but there are also other things. For
instance, I really like the ‘golden era’ of cycling artwork which they have
used. Flamme Rouge is also a simple game with not many steps and less rules.
This means that I can play with non-gamers and they can pick it up and
understand the rules and objective almost intuitively. It also helps that
every turn you only have 4 cards to choose from so cuts down on the AP.
Don’t be fooled though,
this is definitely a strategy game and people who continually make good
choices will do better over the course of a race.
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Number of
Players:
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2 to 4
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Recommended
Play Time
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45
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Minutes
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BGG Rating:
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7.6
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/10.0
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BGG Rank:
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243
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/91 000
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Complexity
Rating
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1.76
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/5.00
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#16 Leader 1: Hell of the North (2011)
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Synopsis
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What can I say about
Leader 1: Hell of the North that I have not already said about Flamme Rouge.
Well to be honest, to me Flamme Rouge is just a more modern, streamlined
version of Leader 1.
However Leader 1: Hell
of the North is just a bit better of a game as it simulates a bit more
about the sport. It has feed stations, a peloton and has rules for sitting in
the front or the back of it and making your break away. It’s a crunchier
experience and gives you more of a feeling of modern cycling.
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Number of
Players:
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2 to 12
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Recommended
Play Time
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45
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Minutes
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BGG Rating:
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7.7
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/10.0
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BGG Rank:
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2 013
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/91 000
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Complexity
Rating
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2.69
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/5.00
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