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How is Pathfinder as a solo game? I find that Mage Knight is the best solo game I've EVER run across... any comparison?
Mage Knight is a better solo game as it is longer and more encompassing, especially if you have the awesome expansion. Pathfinder is a fun co-op that takes 90 minutes tops. It's strictly a card game where you explore a card at a location and see what happens. Rinse and repeat. This is fun when you're working together with 2-3 others, but I don't see it being as fun solo.How is Pathfinder as a solo game? I find that Mage Knight is the best solo game I've EVER run across... any comparison?
I have Forbidden Island and consider it a children's game or an introductory game to those who haven't tried a euro. But, if your group is more seasoned than you would be better served to go with Pandemic. It's the same game, but better and deeper with more strategy options. Plus, it has the Into the Brink expansion if you want to add more players and different roles.Been thinking about this one - now I'll have to pick it up!
Is Pandemic Co-Op?I have Forbidden Island and consider it a children's game or an introductory game to those who haven't tried a euro. But, if your group is more seasoned than you would be better served to go with Pandemic. It's the same game, but better and deeper with more strategy options. Plus, it has the Into the Brink expansion if you want to add more players and different roles.
FI got stale after a couple of plays. But I still use it to introduce games to children or 'those' adults who assume all games are roll & move like Monopoly, Clue or Sorry. The other intro games I use are Settlers, Alhambra and Citadels.
* I hate Carcassonne and Dominion with a burning passion, but some use them as intro games.
Is Pandemic Co-Op?
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If you like Pandemic, try picking up Forbiden Desert. It's MUCH harder than FI, and has a much better feel of survival and exploration. It's a very cool game. It really forces the players to work together and get creative about staying alive.I have Forbidden Island and consider it a children's game or an introductory game to those who haven't tried a euro. But, if your group is more seasoned than you would be better served to go with Pandemic. It's the same game, but better and deeper with more strategy options. Plus, it has the Into the Brink expansion if you want to add more players and different roles.
FI got stale after a couple of plays. But I still use it to introduce games to children or 'those' adults who assume all games are roll & move like Monopoly, Clue or Sorry. The other intro games I use are Settlers, Alhambra and Citadels.
* I hate Carcassonne and Dominion with a burning passion, but some use them as intro games.
???I would not compare Pandemic and FD.
The latter is a nice, tense and light game. Pandemic is heavier.
FD is a good gateway to coop games.
I like it for that, precisely.
I played Pademic some years ago and liked it too, but did not purchase it.
When it comes to "serious", rules heavy coop, I prefer the Arkham Horror, desperating, theme.
I have Pandemic, have played it several times and agree. Great game for game players. But I always like to have a few games for those friends in my 'other ' circles, who find Mille Bornes a bit of a brain strain.Yes, and there's a lot of replayability.
Had a chance to get in that one at another table, but chose ' Terra Mystica' instead. I'll try Tzolkin next time .My buddy Eric was up visiting from Salt Lake and we played a 4 player game of Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar. Excellent worker placement game where you must either place or pull them on you turn, not both. It has 6 gears that spin your workers and place them on areas that give you stronger or better resources the longer you stay on the gears. Tough decisions and various avenues to victory. Great game!
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