Print 'N' Play Freebies That Are Worth The Effort
Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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This is a list of Free, Print-and-play games that I've found worth the printer ink, cardstock and those sores I get on my fingers from using right-handed scissors. Okay, most of these games fall into the "light entertainment" category, except maybe Search Diver, Napoleon at Waterloo, Battle for Seattle, etc., but what's wrong with a little light entertainment? I've got BOO COO avalon hill brain twisters, not to mention Fritz Chess if I really want to get into mental gymnastics. (I seldom PERFORM any mental gymnastics, but I like trying, because I hardly ever fall and bust my butt). In truth, These are games that I love to play, and want to share with you. Do you have any favorite print and plays that aren't on here that you might want to recommend? I'd be very grateful!
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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I love this game. I've played it with my kids again and again. What can I say? This game is so good I'd not have complained having bought a copy that was professionally made! Add to that all the killer expansions, and it's really a must-have for fans of the genre.
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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Killer political satire that plays well and you can dance to it. I give it a thumbs up... way up.
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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I've played this I don't know how many times via Hex Wars, so I finally broke down and printed out a copy. (I got tired of getting my head handed to me and decided to practice a bit). Great game.
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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What can I say, I love political satire, and this game delivers in spades. Game mechanics are simple, but engaging, and it definitely will get "repeat business."
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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I've played this game about four or five times... just today! It's quick, fun, suited for solitaire play and well... I've written a review that's posted at the game page if you're interested.
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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Light, fast and furious. I'm not usually one for card games, but this is definitely on my list.
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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This is a dopey, (and literally) Cheapass game that's fast and fun. I don't think I'll be able to find anyone who'd be willing to actually gamble real money on it, but poker chips and bragging rights seem to do fine for folks of my "advanced chronological decrepitude."
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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I used to be stationed with bunches of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children, (I'm an ex-squid), and I can think of no better way to abuse my Zombie Plague stuff than by using these rules to convert my hapless humans into jarheads. If you're really into the zombie theme, plunk down the seven bucks 'n' fifty cents for X-treme zombie hunter and use IT with your Zombie Plague stuff, too. But I digress. Sempre Fi, Zombies DIE!
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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This is a cute game; it doesn't have much of a creepy zombie atmosphere. It's got lots of luck involved, and you basically try to "trap" zombies for harvesting for their "prime aged steaks" for haut cuture underground epicures of the world after the the usual zombie holocaust abates. You do this by means of a simple board manipulation mechanic. It's easy, it's fun, and most importantly, IT'S GOT ZOMBIES!! (Who knew they tasted so good?)
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Jeffery Hatmaker
United States
Kentucky
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This one is another Brian Train (of Battle Of Seattle fame) offering which has, alas, gone out of print. I'd be interested in locating someone who's played it or can share pictures. I'd love to find a copy. These politically themed games are quite enjoyable to me.
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Kent Reuber
United States
San Mateo
California
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The Ancients game (formerly from 3W) is a free download. Even if you have the oringinal boxed game, the 11x17" maps available for download are still worth it. Plus there are variants, new scenarios, etc.
http://relativerange.com/ancients
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Kent Reuber
United States
San Mateo
California
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If you're into miniatures, I heartily recommend the FreeWargamesRules site:
http://www.freewargamesrules.co.uk/
No matter what your period of interest, you will likely find some rules that appeal to you.
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Chris
United States
Huntington Station
New York
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I recommend this one. 10 minutes, to a extreme max of 35 minutes. It has a Diplomacy-esque combat system, but you only have up to a 3 card hand which determines where you can place a unit.
Feels like a much bigger game. Works well with any number of players - we've played all numbers a lot of times. Got 15 minutes and want a little wargame fix?
Rules Fix: Germany is a barbarian land only; Germany can never be an Empire, and thus can never bring the win. You don't have to implement this rule, but you will after Germany settles the vast majority of games.
They don't say it, but print the unit counters double-sided. Go ahead and fold them in half and glue them together, it helps the sorting and you only need half anyway. Shaving the only nuisance factor off this game makes it that much easier to break out quickly.
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Christopher Brandon
United States
Lynnwood
Washington
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A brilliant little game that covers the rise and fall of the Roman empire over lunch! For $5 I have had more fun and play time with this over many of my other more chrome filled games recently. A one page and a 2 page map are included. Great strategy gem with diffeent results every play!
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Brian Robson
Scotland
Edinburgh
Midlothian
Available from www.spielmaterial.de
Got a light, mate?
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This is an excellent little rail network building game. The low ratings appear to be more about the quality of the pieces than the gameplay!! An oft requested filler.
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Alkis Moraitis
Greece
Temeni, Egiou
Achaia
The meaning of life is the river... And the river bifurcates...
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Try Punch! for a free print and play boxing game for two. It's light and fast! You can play it with more luck or less. Go ahead, give it a try!
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Jeff Curtis
United States
Plainfield
Indiana
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This can be downloaded right from BGG. I have not played it yet, but it looks interesting.
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Jason Thomas
United States
Chamblee
Georgia
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Not exactly a "Print-n-Play", more of an "Open-n-Play"
But still free! (When you get the index cards from work)
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Matt Thrower
United Kingdom
Bath
Somerset
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I'm in the business of making up a few print & play games because I'm about to leave my current employer and I feel like abusing the laser printer.
I picked some of the higher-rated ones and then read the rules to narrow down what I was going to try.
This is my first choice. Looks like a cracking game with a good balance of random and strategic element and opportunities for creative and exciting play.
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Matt Thrower
United Kingdom
Bath
Somerset
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This is my second pick. I've been trying to pick up a secondhand version of Kings & Things for ages, and this game is the precursor. A lot of people seem think it's actually a better game than K&T because it's shorter and more streamlined.
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Board Game: Trias
[Average Rating:6.58 Overall Rank:805]
Matt Thrower
United Kingdom
Bath
Somerset
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And this is my third pick. Cheeky really since this isn't public domain, but constructing the necessary parts is trivially easy and rules are available on the internet.
Doesn't actually look like a game I'm going to enjoy - a bit too abstract, but I've had it recommended to me for the screwage factor and dinosaurs are always cool.
I'm also going to be printing Sword and Sail and Oh No! There Goes Tokyo, but they're already on this list.
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Mike DeSanto
United States
Unspecified
Pennsylvania
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Famous battles from the American Revolutionary War, on a postcard.
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Board Game: Glik
[Average Rating:6.34 Overall Rank:2789]
Jacek Nowak
Poland
Warsaw
Unspecified
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GLIK and it's sibling GLAK. The games are really very, very good. And the printing effort is very small - just some boards. Plus with the same boards you can play both games.
GLIK and GLAK are light and quick abstract games for 2 or 4 players. Both are based on action points that players may use during their turns, but the aim and rules are completely different. GLAK rules are available only in Polish now (English rules to be published soon).
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Kentucky
powwowdancer out
Kentucky
powwowdancer out
Orem
Utah
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist.php3?action=view&listi...
Although I really like this list as it points to some I might not otherwise have tried.
Eagle River
Alaska
powwowdancer out
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat3195
carries the comfortgrip either-hand scissors. Blades are right-handed, but the handle is truly ambidexterous. (I often cut with the left hand, so these have been a godsend. If I could find a pair with a left-handed blade....
Clive
Iowa