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Which Block War Game should i get?
Arnold Agraviador
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I want to see if i'll enjoy this type of gameplay. I haven't tried any block wargames before. I play a lot of EuroGames and as far as war game, strategy game with some war in it, or war themed games go, i've played Axis & Allies, Conquest of the Empire, Risk, Twilight Imperium, T&E, Shogun, & Memoir 44 (this one enjoyed a lot) and will be purchasing War of the Rings soon. The problem with some of the above-mentioned games is they take too long to play.

I also like turn-based strategy war games in consoles or computers. I've read a lot of good reviews about Hammer of the Scots and that's what got me interested. But which one would be a good intro for me? Or is any one more enjoyable than the next?

Thanks in advance for all your help and other suggestions I may not know about.
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Posted On: 2005-09-19 18:18:56
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1. Hammer of the Scots [Average Rating:7.85 Overall Rank:34]
Arnold Agraviador
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What got me interested and deciding between this and the one below at the moment.
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Thee Insidius Doktor Glaze & His Sidekick Donut Boy with the Amazing Monkeytime Dancers. Ooh!
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Dan Poole
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Awesome game. Definitely in my top 5 of all-time favorite games.
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*thumbs up thing that I don't know how to do*
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A great game, one of the tops on this list.
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This game is my second favorite block wargame. It is a beautiful game and easy to learn. I believe the rule book is 6 pages. The most interesting element of this game is the nobility changing sides. If you destroy a enemy noble, they then change to your side at one strength. This game has a set number of turns, which is nice if you don't want to play one game all weekend. Unlike Wizard kings, this cannot be a multi-player game. This is a historical simulation!
Jim Carvin
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Definitely choose HotS over Wizard Kings!!
David K.
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It seems I spend most of my time on BGG praising this game (heck, most of Columbia's games). That being said: it's my current favorite game (though it may be supplanted by Crusader Rex).
2. Wizard Kings [Average Rating:7.00 Overall Rank:364]
Arnold Agraviador
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Hmmm... the fantasy theme is appealing to me too plus the modular board set-up. Seems like playability is high because of it.
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Dan Poole
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I have never played this one, though I have read the rules thoroughly. Underneath the really cool theme, the game play seems like it would be rather bland and lacks depth. I have heard this complaint amongst those who have played it. Ashame really cause it does look cool.
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I've noticed that people either love this game or hate it. If you are looking for a hard core wargame with historical simulation, this is not the game to get.

Now I am among those who love this game. I think it gives alot of freedom and variety of game play but it is necessary to get a very other maps and armies. There are sceniors that can be used for this game on this site because it does not come with them. You don't necessarily need the sceniors but many like them. This is definately not your average wargame. There are wizards in each army with different spells. It stays with its theme. This game made me fall in love with Columbia block wargames.
Arnold Agraviador
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Hmmmm.... since there may be a 50-50 chance i'd like this, I think i'll play it safe and remove it from my top choice at the moment until I get more into block wargaming. Not completely off my list but maybe at the bottom...