Recent questions tagged board games

Description : If you knew ALL the possible moves of chess, would you never lose?

Last Answer : In theory it is possible to consider all possible moves in chess then all possible replies by the opponent right down to the end of the game. There are so many possibilities however that it would ... but physical constraints mean the first move could never be made before the universe came to an end.

Description : Anybody interested in an online game of Twilight Struggle on Steam?

Last Answer : What is it?

Description : When I was younger, the power went out and one of my electronics said something that I can't remember. Why and how did that happen?

Last Answer : No, just battery operated.

Description : How many combinations of the game "Go" do exist?

Last Answer : many

Description : What are some of your favorite card/board games?

Last Answer : hearts is one of my favorite card games. We played it ad nauseum in college.

Description : Who wants to play SCRABBLE!

Last Answer : BLESONA

Description : Ever play any really weird board games?

Last Answer : Quelf.

Description : What are some "exotic" board games that are from around the world?

Last Answer : Mancala is a good one.

Description : Why did they change the yellow ball on Mouse Trap?

Last Answer : answer:Could be a host of reasons. Maybe they found the new ones are less likely to fall off course. Maybe the company that made the old ones is out of business. Maybe these ones are cheaper. Maybe they found the old ones to contain some kind of hazardous material.

Description : What's the name of that "classic" board game featuring plastic fruit?

Last Answer : hi ho cherrio?

Description : What do you think about the board game called the Settlers of Catan?

Last Answer : I love it! Steep learning curve, then it’s non stop fun!

Description : When playing the board game Risk, what is the best country to place your starting troops on?

Last Answer : Australia is a good place to start. If I remember right, there are fewer countries that border it, so you have less to worry about. Conquer the adjacent countries and work your way out to the other countries. Your home country of Australia will be safe.

Description : Should I play Risk with my son?

Last Answer : answer:You must play Risk with your son. Every Day

Description : How do you determine your armor class in Dungeons and Dragons.

Last Answer : Oh man. My knowledge in this area is like 12–15 years old. I remember when 2nd edition was all we could talk about, before it was out! Sorry I don’t actually have an answer. :(

Description : What is your favorite board game?

Last Answer : Settlers of Catan is fantastic… so is Mille Borne (not sure if that counts as a board game)

Description : Where can I buy a 1980s trivia board game called Safari?

Last Answer : Have you looked on eBay? People sell all kinds of things there. You might get lucky. If it’s not on eBay, I’ll bet it’s somewhere else online. Good luck!