Rating distribution for Chele Nica
Ratings
Fri 16th Feb 12:16
Most of my experience with this board was for a tourney, and it plays very well for one on one teams. I do agree to previous comments on needing more entrances for center castle, as this is a critical stronghold, specially for multiplayer games
Of Kings and Men rated 
Good
Good
Most of my experience with this board was for a tourney, and it plays very well for one on one teams. I do agree to previous comments on needing more entrances for center castle, as this is a critical stronghold, specially for multiplayer games
Fri 16th Feb 12:13
I'm a fan of Lord of the Rings, and wanted to like this board more, but I didn't enjoy it too much
I'm a fan of Lord of the Rings, and wanted to like this board more, but I didn't enjoy it too much
Fri 16th Feb 12:11
Did not enjoy the gameplay too much, and don't like the board visually. However, it is a unique concept, and I may revise my opinion of it with more games
Did not enjoy the gameplay too much, and don't like the board visually. However, it is a unique concept, and I may revise my opinion of it with more games
Fri 16th Feb 12:04
Not enough territories for my liking, it gives initial placement and the luck of the dice a big role in final outcome
Not enough territories for my liking, it gives initial placement and the luck of the dice a big role in final outcome
Fri 16th Feb 12:02
Not my cup of tea. I much prefer Civil War for the graphics, number of territories, and strategy
Not my cup of tea. I much prefer Civil War for the graphics, number of territories, and strategy
Fri 16th Feb 11:59
Interesting layout, and good for playing with different number of players
Interesting layout, and good for playing with different number of players
Fri 16th Feb 11:56
Fun, simple, relatively small map. Good board for 3 to 4 players
Fun, simple, relatively small map. Good board for 3 to 4 players
Fri 16th Feb 11:55
Doesn't stand out for me, though board is well balanced and is ok for 3 players
Doesn't stand out for me, though board is well balanced and is ok for 3 players
Fri 16th Feb 11:52
Fun game for a large number of players. I like the corner to corner attacks and the middle territory attack to the corners. Good balance of continent bonuses and territory bonuses. I also like boards that allow return to placement after attack and return to attack after fortify, and those options work well on this board.
Fun game for a large number of players. I like the corner to corner attacks and the middle territory attack to the corners. Good balance of continent bonuses and territory bonuses. I also like boards that allow return to placement after attack and return to attack after fortify, and those options work well on this board.
Fri 16th Feb 11:48
I like the concept, but I don't enjoy it as much as most other boards on this site. Also, the first player has an advantage on two player games.
I like the concept, but I don't enjoy it as much as most other boards on this site. Also, the first player has an advantage on two player games.
Fri 16th Feb 11:44
I really want to like this board more, but something doesn't quite do it for me. I love boards that rely on strategy, and this one has no placement luck or luck of the dice. However, after playing several games, I just don't enjoy the strategy on this board enough to play it regularly. I will come back to it, specially for a tourney every now and then, and maybe I'll get to enjoy it more over time.
I really want to like this board more, but something doesn't quite do it for me. I love boards that rely on strategy, and this one has no placement luck or luck of the dice. However, after playing several games, I just don't enjoy the strategy on this board enough to play it regularly. I will come back to it, specially for a tourney every now and then, and maybe I'll get to enjoy it more over time.
Fri 2nd Feb 11:30
I don't like the graphics on this one, and the lack of neutrals is a big minus for playing 2 person games. For large games, it plays just like WGW
I don't like the graphics on this one, and the lack of neutrals is a big minus for playing 2 person games. For large games, it plays just like WGW
Fri 2nd Feb 11:28
I've only played the 2 player version, and did not like it for that number of players. The wide-open terrain makes it so that the player with an early advantage can capitalize on that for the long haul.
I'd like to try with a larger number of players, but I can also imagine that it could become a slugfest with the need to rely on alliances, given the lack of choke-points
I've only played the 2 player version, and did not like it for that number of players. The wide-open terrain makes it so that the player with an early advantage can capitalize on that for the long haul. I'd like to try with a larger number of players, but I can also imagine that it could become a slugfest with the need to rely on alliances, given the lack of choke-points
Fri 2nd Feb 11:23
A fun board to play! I wouldn't mind a board like this with more territories, but I find this size is good for low number of players. Different strategies can be used to claim victory, some continents give more of an edge than others that are more exposed to attack
A fun board to play! I wouldn't mind a board like this with more territories, but I find this size is good for low number of players. Different strategies can be used to claim victory, some continents give more of an edge than others that are more exposed to attack
Tue 23rd May 09:02
I agree with other reviewers that the layout is unbalanced. Having said that, I've seen one player use a bad position to their advantage and be able to sweep the game, so even a potentially bad start can have its own opportunistic strategy. Although I don't love the gameplay, it's a visually appealing board, and plan to come back to it sometime.
I agree with other reviewers that the layout is unbalanced. Having said that, I've seen one player use a bad position to their advantage and be able to sweep the game, so even a potentially bad start can have its own opportunistic strategy. Although I don't love the gameplay, it's a visually appealing board, and plan to come back to it sometime.
Tue 23rd May 08:57
Large board with 262 territories. I have enjoyed a few games on this board, and I have to say it's one I look forward to playing some more. I think the return to placement and return to attack after fortify work well here. Team play can be tricky given that hordes count only individually, but being able to place and fortify to teammates makes up for that.
Large board with 262 territories. I have enjoyed a few games on this board, and I have to say it's one I look forward to playing some more. I think the return to placement and return to attack after fortify work well here. Team play can be tricky given that hordes count only individually, but being able to place and fortify to teammates makes up for that.
Tue 23rd May 08:54
Beautiful layout, nice description of bonuses on board, and great gaming. YOu do have to pay close attention to the many different features of the board, and although I tend to prefer simple maps, this os one of the complex ones that I find enjoyable. I particularly like the team games I've played on it, but it goes well for individual game action as well.
Beautiful layout, nice description of bonuses on board, and great gaming. YOu do have to pay close attention to the many different features of the board, and although I tend to prefer simple maps, this os one of the complex ones that I find enjoyable. I particularly like the team games I've played on it, but it goes well for individual game action as well.
Tue 23rd May 08:50
I've only played one game on this board, but did not enjoy it too much. So far my experience with European maps is that they tend to encourage players into making alliances given how open the territories are, and how difficult it is to protect your many borders.
I've only played one game on this board, but did not enjoy it too much. So far my experience with European maps is that they tend to encourage players into making alliances given how open the territories are, and how difficult it is to protect your many borders.