Discussion: What are your favorite boardgame mechanics or gimmicks? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 4 weeks ago by AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works to c/boardgames@sopuli.xyz

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As per title. I personally really enjoy deckbuilding / engine builders and civilisation games, but most of them understandably end just as you're hitting the sweet spot of getting your engine up and running. Probably why Through the Ages is my favorite game - has all the mechanics I like, but lasts long enough that I feel like I get a chance to run them.

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[-] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Root's gimmick is that every player is a different faction that plays completely differently from everyone else. Makes finding a group to play with in person a challenge (due to the learning curve), but is surprisingly well balanced.

Arcs Blighted Reach is exactly this, cranked up to 11.

[-] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 weeks ago

Aw man, as fun as that sounds, I'm never going to convince anyone to play it with me lol

[-] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Try looking for a local game group or Meetup? It's hard to get friends into heavy games, it's easier to get gamers into friends.

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