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I am very tempted by the offer of a bundle of 3 games with free shipping from columbia. BUT what to get???? I want so many. By the way I probably wont get anyone to play them with me, but what the h...
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1. Board Game: Rommel in the Desert [Average Rating:7.64 Overall Rank:302]
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This look temting with short scenarios and easy(?) rules.
 
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Great game, but compared to most of the others listed here it is not really a simple game.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:52 pm
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Dan Poole
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I love this game. It is not as complex as the rules may make it appear, though it is more complex than say Hammer of the Scots.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:20 pm
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My current favourite game. Comes with some short scenarios (although check out the dicussion on the Crusader scenario in the BGG RitD page) so is playable in about 1.5 to 2 hours, unlike EastFront.
 
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  • Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:05 am
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2. Board Game: Napoleon: The Waterloo Campaign, 1815 [Average Rating:7.25 Overall Rank:513]
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This one is old but on the plus side its for up to 3players. And short(?)
 
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A current favorite. This gets lost in the "block game" shuffle, I'm afraid.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:53 pm
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I need to open this one. I've had it for awhile and would love to get a 3 player one going.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:58 pm
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great game

we're trying to figure out how to make napoleon win...

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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:37 pm
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My husband and I began with this game. It can be a multi-player which is a plus. The way for Napoleon win is by having me play the English. I'm getting better though and it was a close game. My English forces abandon the Prussians. It's a fun game.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:25 pm
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The games I have played have been fairly balanced. The French have to concentrate to win, however.
 
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  • Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:35 am
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3. Board Game: EastFront [Average Rating:7.79 Overall Rank:332]
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This one is a long shot. I dont think anyone will ever play this. BUT maybe this one felow... Hmm, maybe is good enough for me.
 
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This is really a nice game, though one of the more complex block games. Consequently I am not able to find anyone to play it with.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:21 pm
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Hey, I'll play this game! (Just come to Dallas.) This is my current favorite.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:32 pm
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This is a superb game, but it usually takes us an entire afternoon to play. I had to play this a couple of times just to get a good feel for the HQs and the railway lines.
 
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  • Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:07 am
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4. Board Game: Hammer of the Scots [Average Rating:7.66 Overall Rank:83]
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This one has been tempting me for a long time. I think I could get someone to try it because of the theme of the game. Again short and simple (I hope..)
 
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Very good but luck-dependant, especially for the English player.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:54 pm
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This one is second to Wizard Kings for me. I like that there are rules that relate to the history. I like that a noble doesn't die, they just switch sides.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:28 pm
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This is probably one of the easier ones. I really like this a lot and so does my fiance. Any dice game has a luck factor, though there is plenty of strategy too.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:23 pm
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David, can you explain what you mean?


If there is any complaint to be made about this game, it's that English player will have a very difficult time winning if he doesn't draw the king often enough. Maybe I'm wrong; I'm hardly an expert. But it definitely does not stop me from wanting to play the game!
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:33 pm
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This would be my choice, but then it is the only Columbia Game I own.

To discuss the luck (randomness) element further:

There is an element of luck within whether the English King is part of the force within Scotland, but IMHO this is counter-balanced by the fact that Scotland must almost assuredly declare a King in order to win. This has to be done at the absolute right timing as well since many nobles pretty much defect to the English side when you do this.

Chance, luck, randomness (whatever you want to call it); works well in the historical context - especially involving the Vikings (i.e. Norway) and France, since they were a part of the Alliance.

An absolute gem for a 2-player wargame.
 
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  • Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:07 pm
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5. Board Game: Crusader Rex [Average Rating:7.25 Overall Rank:436]
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The newest and the most shiny one. Probably the simplest and easiest accessible game of them all. Am I right?
 
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Yes you are right. This is, I think, the fastest playing one thus far from Columbia. Very pretty game.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:01 pm
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No, actually you aren't right. Quebec, 1759, 1812 and Napoleon are all simpler than Crusader Rex.
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  • Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:38 am
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The rules are a bit of a moving target right now though....but this will probably be as much a classic as HotS.
 
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  • Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:51 am
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i saw this played at bgg con

looked interesting

one of the texans i played game of thrones with played it -- i forget his name 'jerry' maybe?
 
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  • Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:18 pm
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6. Board Game: Liberty: The American Revolution 1775-83 [Average Rating:7.32 Overall Rank:815]
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Maybe the one I`m not too crazy abouth. The theme is not the one that get my heart pounding.. Hmmm.. But I have heard so many good things about it..
 
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This is a really good one, dude. I've just started playing it but I can see (already) how this can be a good one- especially with the delaying the French dr until 1777.
 
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  • Posted Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:04 pm
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Block games don't usually generate stinkers. Liberty isn't a bad choice at all.
 
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I got Rommel, Eastfront, and Hammer with this bundle offer a while ago. I have only played Rommel so far and I enjoy it a lot. I am not a war gamer, so this was my first real war game. I highly recommend it. It is mainly a supply line management game.
 
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Don't forget to tell us what you decide on.
 
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  • Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:11 pm
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Another Norwegian with a passion for block games I see. I have westfront , eastfront , rommel in the desert and hammer of the scots plus europe engulfed. Only got a chance to play HOTS and a very brief test of westfront though. Why do I keep on buying all these games when I can´t get to play them
I can recommend HOTS at least , plays quickly and is easy to learn even if you´re not a hardcore gamer. Eastfront isn´t really that complicated either , and could be a nice step up after some playing of HOTS.
 
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Definitely get Rommel. If the theme appeals to you at all, or you are looking for a 'lighter' introductory block game, get Hammer of the Scots. Finally, although I haven't played it I have great interest in Eastfront and my impression is that there is your best option. So I can recommend the first two and just throw that last one out there. If you don't like it you can always mail it to me...
 
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Thanks for all the good advice. I have decided on the games cornjob mentions. Rommel, Hammer and eastfront. Like he said if I dont like them I could allways find someone who will buy them from me. I probably end up getting Napoleon also, because of the 3 player option. Thanks again BGG delivers again
 
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