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Top 10 Games with Kick-Ass One Word Names
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It takes something special to succeed with only one name. Music has Madonna and Prince, sports has Tiger and Ichiro, these games have names that stand alone. I have chosen 9, you pick the tenth.
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Posted Tue May 13, 2008 4:04 pm
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Board Game: Ogre
[Average Rating:6.86 Overall Rank:448]
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No piece of military equipment strikes fear in the way the Ogre does. This game brings the one central figure to the field in an exciting and replayable way.
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Board Game: Titan
[Average Rating:7.20 Overall Rank:199]
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The power of the Titan. Just the cover of the box with TITAN in big bold red letters inspires awe. The game, with a much anticipated re-release drawing near, can be very intense and addictive.
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Board Game: Ra
[Average Rating:7.76 Overall Rank:25]
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Surely the name of the Sun God of Egypt would inspire nearly everyone to buy. Fortunately they would find a very good game as well.
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Hannibal is one of the rare generals that even though he lost his campaign against Rome is still thought of as one of the great generals of all time. The game is a great as its namesake.
(I know that this one has the subtitle Rome vs carthage, but it is known by most of us simply as Hannibal)
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The fearsome Samurai set to defend, or unseat, the Emperor in feudal Japan make for an impressive name and a pretty fun game for its time.
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Board Game: Rage
[Average Rating:5.79 Overall Rank:3649]
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Rage breaks with the theme slightly but as a game title it definitely catches the eye of the aggressive war-gamer. Who doesn't want to take out a little rage now and then?
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Board Game: Shogun
[Average Rating:7.86 Overall Rank:21]
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Shogun, the Japanese word for general, draws a player into a game with the fascinating Cube Tower of death; one of the most interesting combat resolution systems in gaming.
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Board Game: Junta
[Average Rating:6.97 Overall Rank:297]
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Any person in a an unstable country fears the Junta? This game has a tongue in cheek approach but is a very engaging game.
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And what soldier or Central American dictator does not fear the elusive Guerilla? This game stays true to its name and keeps the players nervous and scheming throughout.
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Board Game: Bang!
[Average Rating:6.85 Overall Rank:310]
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How about BANG!
Makes for a bit of I'll shoot your ass kind of Kick-Ass
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Nothing strikes dread into a convoy as the Submarine (could also be U-Boat?)
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Board Game: Brass
[Average Rating:8.11 Overall Rank:12]
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I keep dismissing the game but the name draws me back. Not sure why....
Brass monkey?
Brass knuckles?
Brass cojones?
I don't, something about the name seems incomplete and cool all at the same time.
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This guy kicked some ass back in the day. Ignore the subtitle in small print - we all know this game as Napoleon.
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Give me Liberty or give me death.
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Not a "power" name, but an extremely descriptive one. The game is such a classic that you can also use nicknames like "Dip" and "Dippy" and still be sure that folks will know what you mean.
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Here's a trio of testosterone laden titles. First, War!
(What is it good for?)
(According to those who have played this, absolutely nothing!)
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Next, Attack! No killer tomatoes included.
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Finally, a golden oldie, Conquest.
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Can't kick ass until you are in the right position.
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You might not kick any but you'll probably be close to one.
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Board Game: Zombies!!!
[Average Rating:5.73 Overall Rank:3558]
[Average Rating:5.73 Overall Rank:3558]
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All caps and three exclamation points!!!
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What this country needs is a good four-hour wargame.
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Posted Tue May 13, 2008 3:36 pm
