Board Game Suggestions.

[Scottieoutdoors]

I'm on the hunt for games to take camping and came across this thread which I appreciate was last year but I had a suggestion anyway...

"Pandemic"

There are a few versions some better than the original but I've only played the original. Imo it's a fun game for 2-3 people as you all work together to rid the world of diseases (quite fitting considering the times...) so either you all win or you all lose... It's handy when playing with people of all abilities ..

 

[Paul_B]

There's a pig based drive game that's surprisingly good fun.

 

[Scottieoutdoors]

There's a pig based drive game that's surprisingly good fun.

Is that that one where you have to get them to land a certain way?

 

[Paul_B]

Yes, surprisingly good for a wild camping, backpacking trip in the lakes when you simply need a little cafe time to dry out. Also works with a little pub time too!

 

[Kadushu]

Ok it's a card game but I love Epic Spell Wars.

 

[Tony]

Echelon board game
Modigliani board game
Dixit card game
Monopoly Deal is fun

 

[Crusoe1]

Ticket to Ride has a bit of tactics to it, but it can be played by kids or adults. It's one of the most popular board games about. It's about building railway routes across America (Or Europe for Euro edition).

Ticket to Ride

Build your railroad across North America to connect cities and complete tickets.

boardgamegeek.com

 

[TeeDee]

Just pledged to get ' Fall of Kingdoms ' Deluxe edition.

The Fall of Kingdoms

Rulers of each realm strive to outsmart others to be the last kingdom standing.

boardgamegeek.com

Hopefully it lives upto the general vibe I'm looking for.

 

[ranger85]

Ive just attended the 2024 games expo in Birmingham so have bought loads recently!

Forbidden island is a nice "co-operative game" which saves any arguing but requires abit of table space.
And a game called "blank slate" seemed pretty fun

 

[just_john]

Not a board game but unbelievably addictive 'dobble' it's a purpose built card game, great for the family at Christmas

It's not addictive when you get constantly annihilated by your 5 year old!

 

[Chris]

A couple of my friends talk highly of Carcassonne and various expansions.

 

[Pattree]

Thoroughly recommend Tsuro.

Is VERY simple to play, no rules to learn but the strategy is complex.
Definitely competitive.
A LOT of fun

Edited to edit the error in the edit.

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Edited (rather than executed as provided by the autocarrot) to add:-

Pass the Pigs
Alcohol definitely enhances this one.

 

[bobnewboy]

It’s not a board game, but I like to play Spoof with some other old boys from our village at the pub. It’s an ancient counter game, although usually played with coins for whatever spoils you choose collectively. We play for a round of crisps . You don’t need a table top, but it does make things more fun!

 

[The Frightful]

It’s not a board game, but I like to play Spoof with some other old boys from our village at the pub. It’s an ancient counter game, although usually played with coins for whatever spoils you choose collectively. We play for a round of crisps . You don’t need a table top, but it does make things more fun!

Great pub game

 

[Scottieoutdoors]

Just watched a video on how to play Spoof (I don't know if I have heard of it before)

Quite a simple video for anyone that also didn't know.

Thank you for the heads up about that, looks fun!

 

[Mesquite]

Thank you for the heads up about that, looks fun!

It does look fun doesn't it.

 

[plastic-ninja]

I saw one the other day online ( no idea where ) which uses neodymium magnets as playing “stones”. You take turns to place a stone within a string circle. If you’re too close to another it will jump onto your stone and you then have to take the extra one & play again. Winner is whoever places all their stones first. I may buy it. Looked very frustrating.
Speaking of which, we have a 1960s edition of “Frustration” which has stood the test of time with no loss of appeal or entertainment.

 

[Pattree]

I’ve played the magnet game. I love simple games that are more complicated than they appear.

 

[William_Montgomery]

'Fungi' is an enjoyable, fairly simple card game. The artwork is quite nice too.

 

[Decacraft]

Not a board game but cards against humanity usually gets a few laughs when played in a group.
Uno