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Comment on Skittles by Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:20:46 +0000

Oxygen deprivation, sleep deprivation, whatever it was, it was fun!

I brought my little cup of skittles home, and ate my last few today while cleaning. Skittle power!

Comment on Skittles by Middleclassjoe

Middleclassjoe — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:13:35 +0000

Does my skin look pink to you? Am I laughing too much?

HAHAHA!!!!

Comment on Kingsburg by Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:57:06 +0000

I’m with markta… it goes on a little too long for me. I need to try it (during the “Month’O'Kingsburg”, of course) with 3 players and see if that makes me happier.

Comment on Kingsburg by Jeff Myers

Jeff Myers — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:59:04 +0000

@Davebo Awesome! This is exactly the kind of input I want. I agree btw that the mercenary discs are a must have. Not sure about the rest. I need to try the events and character cards. @markta I agree, the game CAN go on a bit, but only if players agonize over their dice placement. Five players is too much though, and does make it go on and on. Hey, your blog is funny!

Comment on Kingsburg by markta

markta — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:27:51 +0000

I like Kingsburg, but to be honest think it goes on just a BIT too long.

Comment on Kingsburg by Davebo

Davebo — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:41:14 +0000

* When is this the right game to bring out?
No tremendous insight here. I wouldn’t say that this is a game that needs a “special time”. If you’ve never played it before, open it up, look at the components, you’ll know what it’s about, and if the time is right.

* How long does it really take?
90 – 120 minutes.

* Is there a sweet spot with the number of players?
I think 5 is a bit too much. 4 is probably best, with 3 being okay.

* Can it be played solo?
I don’t think ANY game should be played solo, so I’m not the best person to give an opinion on this. It’s POSSIBLE, I suppose.

* Is there an essential strategy?
The strategy really changes with the expansion. I like to try to get the extra dice pretty early, then cover my butt by getting an extra soldier. However, “just get big points” seems to win often, also. If you’re playing with the “mercenary discs”, peeking at the oncoming army is pretty crucial.

* If you are using the expansions, what modules are the best?
I’ve only played with the expansion one, but I liked those that I played with. We used the strips which replaced one “row”, as well as the discs which change how you hire mercenaries. I think the mercenary discs are a necessity. The die roll for mercenaries was way too random. I haven’t tried to “roll cards”, but am leery.

* What are some important building and adviser combos? Well, getting the “+1 mercenary” in addition to getting mercenaries can be important. If you have a chance to take the 3 stone early on can be a good idea, as stone is hard to get.