#11400600, By repairmanjack Boardgames anyone?

repairmanjack 21 Apr 2016 23:15:53 6,133 posts
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Rhaegyr wrote:
Wondered if anyone could lend a hand.

Looking for a really good competitive board game for roughly four players - already have Game of Thrones, Spartacus, City of Horror, Power Grid and Ticket to Ride.

I've been looking at Letters from Whitechapel, Caverna and Cosmic Encounter - does anyone have any experience of these? I'd like something that's not too complex (this may rule Caverna out) and that has a play time of around 90 minutes.

All thoughts welcome

Letters from Whitechapel is excellent with two - for a similar style, with more complexity, Fury of Dracula is excellent with four, but runs long.

Discworld: Ankh Morpork is a great area control game. Perfect for four and within 90 minutes. For something more historical, 1775 Rebellion. For zombies try Last Night on Earth. For a classic: Settlers of Catan.

If you can extend the length: Shogun is one of the best games I've played. But I love the theme. And the combat resolution, with a tower of combatants, is genius.

Although Spartacus is still probably the top of the heap for what you're looking for. Amazing game.