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Peter Shephard (2822 KP) rated Terraforming Mars: Prelude in Tabletop Games

May 25, 2019

Terraforming Mars: Prelude

2018 | Science Fiction, Space

9.2

(5 Ratings)

Tabletop Game Rating

Massively increased variability (even more so!) (0 more)

Excellent expansion

Out of all of the expansions for TM so far, this is probably the easiest to incorporate, but the most game-changing. With each corporation having additional variables from how they were funded, it is possible to get some really, really specialised resource synchronisation, butnequally it is possible to turn a corporation which excels at one resource into a much more generalist, and gain boosts to several.

For some of the Prelude cards, they appear to be are a bit of a "dud", but sometimes getting a boost of a few Titanium right at the start can be a massive advantage, whereas others having an increase in Tree production can be a game winner. I have found that the main factor in success is still the Corporatation, but the Prelude cards certainly turn some of the "easy" Corps up a few notches, and can turn some of the "advanced" ones up to 11!

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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Guillotine in Tabletop Games

Oct 5, 2018

Guillotine

1998 | Card Game, Humor, Napoleonic

8.1

(12 Ratings)

Tabletop Game Rating

Simple, Easy, Elegant, Dark Humor (1 more)

Theme works perfectly even if it's a bit distasteful

A great travel card game.

This game is a must when we travel. It plays elegantly two players, and even better with more players making it slightly more chaotic. The whole game is using the cards in your hand to manipulate the line in order to collect the most powerful heads from the guillotine during the french revolution. This game is super easy to teach: Here's your cards, read what they do.... each turn you can play one of them to change the line. After playing your card (or not) you get to collect the next "head" in line.

For something this simple there really shouldn't be as much depth to this game, but it does have some good strategy, and really is a good time. Plus it's quick, we play a game in about 15 minutes.... perfect for having a drink on a balcony overlooking the ocean, and working on the line.

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bpost Mobile Postcard

Shopping and Lifestyle

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App

From picture on your smartphone or tablet, to real postcard in the mailbox. Launch the application...

Gaian Tarot: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves

Joanna Powell Colbert

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Book

Gaia (Mother Nature) is the primal Greek goddess said by ancients to have given birth to the sky,...

Pocket Mine

Games and Entertainment

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App

The new hit from the makers of Extreme Road Trip! It’s mine o’clock, time to dig! Tap the...

Come Home at Once

Guy Atkins

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Book

For more than a decade, Guy Atkins has collected postcards sent by the Edwardians. In this...

Solitaire Classic!

Games and Lifestyle

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App

Solitaire fan? You will love this classic edition for your iPhone, iPod and iPad. A top developer...

Peter Shephard (2822 KP) rated Cards Against Humanity in Tabletop Games

May 29, 2020

Cards Against Humanity

2009 | Adult, Card Game, Humor, Party Game, Print & Play

8.2

(114 Ratings)

Tabletop Game Rating

Finding what actually makes friends laugh Dont have to have a drink to make it funny (but it helps) (0 more)

Some of the combos/cards need to be censored for some audiences (e.g. personal/family issues) (0 more)

Wonderfully wicked

Depending on the audience, this game will make or break the evening. Among most friends, and even family, it will be brilliantly horrible fun; sometimes, some of the cards need to be removed for certain situations - we've had to censor one game for a specific subject matter for a specific family member. This doesnt detract from the game, just needs a little forethought.

The game itself is both simple and brilliant, but pay attention to the age restrictions!! I cant imagine many 15 or 16 year olds playing this with family members!! (Although it would probably be hilarious with friends)

This is one of the games we regularly play when we are at friends houses, and often with a drink or two. Very good, and very wrong, fun!