Best Board Games for Play Time (2024)

The legacy aspect adds an almost campaign-like element to the game, which is why it has two designers.

The game is divided into months, so you have January, February, March, etc.

You can really just have no chance at all of winning because of the luck of the draw.

It's evocative and unpredictable, and the theme is immediately exciting to everyone.

Pandemic Legacy is just like Risk Legacy, but with one vitally important difference.

You're going to create your own problems and your own twists, and you're going to destroy your own cities.

This means that you'll play between 12 and 24 limited games, and that's it.

Your copy of Pandemic Legacy is going to be unique compared to anyone else's in the world.

It is much more expensive than during the pandemic; it's probably twice the price, if not more.

I did like this very much, and I'm really looking forward to the next one.

It has that anticipation of what's it going to be, what's it going to be that brings this to life for you.

The nature of what is going to happen when things occur is fixed.

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is much easier to set up and get going.

The rulebooks also do a much better job of easing newcomers into the game with this handy-dandy 'how to play' guide.

The game introduces its mechanics gradually, easing players into the experience without overwhelming them.

The game features a well-developed universe with unique characters and a strong thematic design.

The scenario book, with its built-in maps, enhances the thematic experience and reduces setup time.

The narrative arc and story could be more engaging, as they fall short in delivering a memorable experience.

The game offers a substantial amount of content with 25 scenarios, providing many hours of gameplay.

Once the campaign is completed, there may be limited replay value, as most scenarios and character cards will have been experienced.

The game is highly engaging due to its strategic card play and cooperative gameplay.

The unique character abilities and teamwork opportunities enhance the enjoyment.

The game is based on magic with three different types: yellow, blue, and red.

You only have six cards for each character, and you need to learn how these characters work because each character is very different.

The miniatures here are fantastic; I really like them.

The artwork in this game is really good too. I love that all of the cards are different and unique.

Each game is going to feel a little different because you could be playing with completely different sets of characters and challenges.

I know there was a Kickstarter for a new version or new additions to that, and now I might have to track all that down.

I really liked the fighting, and the art is really good.

The more you play this game, the more you appreciate how smooth and fun it is.

The learning curve is pretty intense, so if you are not accustomed to playing strategy, world-building, and engine-building games, there's going to be a learning curve.

The game provides a rewarding challenge, as players must learn to optimize their actions and adapt to different faction and player mat combinations.

The artwork and design are stunning, featuring intricate details in both the board and the pieces.

The theme of an alternate 1920s Europe featuring mechs is unique and well-integrated into the gameplay.

There is high replayability due to the different factions and player mat combinations, which offer a new challenge with each game.

The game can become repetitive after several plays without expansions because the core mechanics remain the same.

Scythe is highly enjoyable for those who appreciate strategic planning and engine-building.

The lack of direct conflict might not appeal to players who are looking for a more combative experience.

Betrayal is a bit more complicated than your average gateway game, but it's well worth learning.

The game has 50 haunt scenarios, and each tells a different story with different victory conditions.

Some of the rules are still really unclear, and truth be told, if you have a game with all these different permutations, cards, and tiles trying to come together in a cohesive manner, it's going to be very difficult to eliminate all of the ambiguity.

I love it because it's like you and your friends are suddenly plunged into a Scooby-Doo episode or one of those 50s B movies.

The Third Edition looks bright and vivid, especially with the 45 tiles appearing more refreshed than before and featuring so much color.

The component quality is definitely a step down from the previous version. The toes in this edition are a little bit thinner, and the artwork isn't as nice.

The fact that, as we mentioned, you have 50 haunts, which means you could play this at least 50 times without seeing the same thing, makes it shockingly good value for money.

With only 9 Omens in the game, you'll frequently draw through most, if not all, of the entire Omen deck every game, putting a damper on repeat value.

A simple and effective role-playing game is guaranteed to make it an evening to remember.

The haunts can sometimes be free-for-alls; they can have hidden traitors, or they can even be cooperative missions.

The Quacks of Quedlinburg isn't going to overwhelm anybody.

The game has a pleasant mid-weight feel to it.

The game has a very bubbly appearance.

The white chips, especially since they're used more than any other chips, are really beat up.

You can mix and match them, which, of course, allows the game to have expansions.

The chip problem is perhaps my only negative aspect of the game.

The quacks at Quellingberg are just straight-up things I find joy in, especially in the whole concept of pushing your luck.

The game never exists here in this middle zone, where everything is just fine.