Rating distribution for Chele Nica
Ratings
Tue 23rd May 08:45
Unique concept and interesting gameplay. I didn't particularly enjoy the one game I've played, but with more time I think I could develop a better strategy. The abandon territory when 0 armies feature can leave many territories without a player, so you are able to consolidate power without others necessarily knowing how strong you're getting. You can also use this to your advantage by traveling on exploratory and destructive missions around the globe, and still potentially using these same armies for defense.
Darkness Falls rated 
Good
Good
Unique concept and interesting gameplay. I didn't particularly enjoy the one game I've played, but with more time I think I could develop a better strategy. The abandon territory when 0 armies feature can leave many territories without a player, so you are able to consolidate power without others necessarily knowing how strong you're getting. You can also use this to your advantage by traveling on exploratory and destructive missions around the globe, and still potentially using these same armies for defense.
Tue 23rd May 08:37
Fun board for paying epic battles among many players. Has a number of dead ends that allow for consolidating your own little kingdom. I look forward to playing more games on this board
Fun board for paying epic battles among many players. Has a number of dead ends that allow for consolidating your own little kingdom. I look forward to playing more games on this board
Tue 23rd May 08:34
I love big boards, and this certainly fits the bill. You need to pay attention to the increase in card values, as that can make eliminations a key component of your strategy. I like the land and sea connections, has a few well distributed centers of power. This one may be my favorite of all the Titans boards
I love big boards, and this certainly fits the bill. You need to pay attention to the increase in card values, as that can make eliminations a key component of your strategy. I like the land and sea connections, has a few well distributed centers of power. This one may be my favorite of all the Titans boards
Tue 23rd May 08:30
I like this board, reminds me of Maze and Cretan Minotaur, but has it's own unique strategy. Great for playing with 2 or 3 players, as well as for larger numbers
I like this board, reminds me of Maze and Cretan Minotaur, but has it's own unique strategy. Great for playing with 2 or 3 players, as well as for larger numbers
Mon 27th Feb 10:31
I was drawn to this site looking for Risk, so this was the first board I played here. I took a break from the WGW board for a few months in my first year here, and then came back to it with a new understanding of how to play it. Patience is compensated sometimes, but risk is also compensated, again, sometimes. And you never know what lady luck is going to say to your plans.
A key component in games with a large number of players is how you plan your eliminations, or avoid being eliminated in order to land the crucial blow, you have to plan out your strategy very well, which includes slowly building up your deck of cards for a timely trade, and being strategic about what territories your control. For these games, continent bonuses are less important than card bonuses.
In games with a small number of players, luck of initial placement and dice plays into these a lot more than games with many players.
Love playing this board!
I was drawn to this site looking for Risk, so this was the first board I played here. I took a break from the WGW board for a few months in my first year here, and then came back to it with a new understanding of how to play it. Patience is compensated sometimes, but risk is also compensated, again, sometimes. And you never know what lady luck is going to say to your plans. A key component in games with a large number of players is how you plan your eliminations, or avoid being eliminated in order to land the crucial blow, you have to plan out your strategy very well, which includes slowly building up your deck of cards for a timely trade, and being strategic about what territories your control. For these games, continent bonuses are less important than card bonuses.
In games with a small number of players, luck of initial placement and dice plays into these a lot more than games with many players.
Love playing this board!
Thu 2nd Feb 08:21
This is a great board, and I believe my initial assessment of the board being unbalanced was mistaken. I like the way the bonuses and attacks work with Titans, Ships & Sea Serpents, and when you play with a large group it pays to focus on eliminations and trading cards, that can hold the key to victory even if you're not in the lead in the game
This is a great board, and I believe my initial assessment of the board being unbalanced was mistaken. I like the way the bonuses and attacks work with Titans, Ships & Sea Serpents, and when you play with a large group it pays to focus on eliminations and trading cards, that can hold the key to victory even if you're not in the lead in the game
Thu 2nd Feb 08:17
Different strategies depending on whether you're playing 2-person, 4-person or more.
First of all, I love the layout, Korrun did a good job of making a visually appealing board. Secondly, there are many possibilities for action, as the board is larger than it appears at first glance.
A key decision to make is about when you attack a capital (if you don't alredy start with one), since you need to go through a shark to do so, and the more sharks you hold, the more their negative multipliers affect your beginning of turn bonuses. If succesful at capturing and holding a capital, the factory production from this may offset the negative bonuses from sharks, but this all depends on what else you own (specially how many sharks you have). And capitals are very hard to take from an enemy, as they have heavy dice defensive advantage.
Fun game, this is one of my favorites!
Different strategies depending on whether you're playing 2-person, 4-person or more. First of all, I love the layout, Korrun did a good job of making a visually appealing board. Secondly, there are many possibilities for action, as the board is larger than it appears at first glance.
A key decision to make is about when you attack a capital (if you don't alredy start with one), since you need to go through a shark to do so, and the more sharks you hold, the more their negative multipliers affect your beginning of turn bonuses. If succesful at capturing and holding a capital, the factory production from this may offset the negative bonuses from sharks, but this all depends on what else you own (specially how many sharks you have). And capitals are very hard to take from an enemy, as they have heavy dice defensive advantage.
Fun game, this is one of my favorites!
Thu 2nd Feb 08:15
Anything with dinosaurs has to be fun. However, I don't like the lack of balance on the board for 3-player games. If you're stuck with more territories in the middle, it's hard to recover from attacks coming from both north and south. Still, fun board for a 2 person duel or for 4-6 players.
Anything with dinosaurs has to be fun. However, I don't like the lack of balance on the board for 3-player games. If you're stuck with more territories in the middle, it's hard to recover from attacks coming from both north and south. Still, fun board for a 2 person duel or for 4-6 players.
Thu 2nd Feb 08:11
This board shows many of Thingol's strengths as a map-maker: Nice layout, attention to detail, unique attack and defend dice, and well-balanced board. It also doesn't take too long to figure out, so newcomers don't have a very steep learning curve to master this game. I generally prefer boards with over 100 territories, but this one plays well with a large group of people.
This board shows many of Thingol's strengths as a map-maker: Nice layout, attention to detail, unique attack and defend dice, and well-balanced board. It also doesn't take too long to figure out, so newcomers don't have a very steep learning curve to master this game. I generally prefer boards with over 100 territories, but this one plays well with a large group of people.
Thu 2nd Feb 08:04
Great dueling board! I've only played one game on it, but enjoyed the very unique way that the board produces factories for each player. Will have to study this a bit more to be able to get better at it and win against some of the more experienced players
Great dueling board! I've only played one game on it, but enjoyed the very unique way that the board produces factories for each player. Will have to study this a bit more to be able to get better at it and win against some of the more experienced players
Thu 2nd Feb 08:02
Have only played 1 game on this board, but it has a strong gameplay and unique strategy. I look forward to playing more games and will add more here once I do.
Have only played 1 game on this board, but it has a strong gameplay and unique strategy. I look forward to playing more games and will add more here once I do.
Thu 2nd Feb 08:00
Pretty interesting gameplay, this is a unique design and a fun board to play. There are several strategies to win, and even when you think you have a strong position, you could be undermined by a daring or well-executed attack.
Having played and watched the histories of 3-game contests, I would advise to stay away from these, as the layout is not balanced for the 3 players (2 players end up on same corner). Best to stick with 6-player games on this board
Pretty interesting gameplay, this is a unique design and a fun board to play. There are several strategies to win, and even when you think you have a strong position, you could be undermined by a daring or well-executed attack. Having played and watched the histories of 3-game contests, I would advise to stay away from these, as the layout is not balanced for the 3 players (2 players end up on same corner). Best to stick with 6-player games on this board
Tue 31st Jan 21:26
I was just recently introduced to this board, but it's quickly becoming one of my favorites, as it's a pure strategy board. The game-play does take some time to learn, and it's important to note that the propagation happens only to territories you control, not to all surrounding territories (as misstated in the rules). Looking forward to some more games on it!
I was just recently introduced to this board, but it's quickly becoming one of my favorites, as it's a pure strategy board. The game-play does take some time to learn, and it's important to note that the propagation happens only to territories you control, not to all surrounding territories (as misstated in the rules). Looking forward to some more games on it!
Tue 31st Jan 21:24
I played a game on it and was creamed, so I may improve my review once I win a game. However, I don't love the layout, and it seems too hard to recover from a bad start
I played a game on it and was creamed, so I may improve my review once I win a game. However, I don't love the layout, and it seems too hard to recover from a bad start
Tue 31st Jan 21:21
Wow, this one is an interesting one, and brings back fond memories as we played a real time tourney on it. Would love to get some more games going on it now that I'm starting to understand the strategy
Wow, this one is an interesting one, and brings back fond memories as we played a real time tourney on it. Would love to get some more games going on it now that I'm starting to understand the strategy
Tue 31st Jan 21:16
I'm a runner, and in general games that are about racing to the finish. However, neither this board nor Dungeon Quest have been among my favorites, I guess because it seems like luck plays a big role in your ability to get to your goal first. Nice layout, but not one of my favorites
I'm a runner, and in general games that are about racing to the finish. However, neither this board nor Dungeon Quest have been among my favorites, I guess because it seems like luck plays a big role in your ability to get to your goal first. Nice layout, but not one of my favorites
Tue 31st Jan 21:13
I didn't love this board, though I can see its appeal. I prefer boards with more territories and that favor an aggressive style, and this one is just not the type I enjoy playing
I didn't love this board, though I can see its appeal. I prefer boards with more territories and that favor an aggressive style, and this one is just not the type I enjoy playing
Wed 21st Dec 13:55
Great strategy game. I'm a slow learner, so even after a few games I still don't have an effective attack strategy for either army. Great way to learn military strategy regarding this historical battle.
I'm revising my review and giving this perfect rating. I still haven't become very good at this map, but I think it's one of the best on the site
Great strategy game. I'm a slow learner, so even after a few games I still don't have an effective attack strategy for either army. Great way to learn military strategy regarding this historical battle. I'm revising my review and giving this perfect rating. I still haven't become very good at this map, but I think it's one of the best on the site
Mon 10th Oct 09:07
I didn't like the game play on this board, but I need to play it more to get the hang of it. As with most boards, you don't want to start accumulating hordes in the center, as you will be squeezed out by the other players. It is a unique and beautiful board, I may revise my review after playing some more games on it
I didn't like the game play on this board, but I need to play it more to get the hang of it. As with most boards, you don't want to start accumulating hordes in the center, as you will be squeezed out by the other players. It is a unique and beautiful board, I may revise my review after playing some more games on it
Mon 26th Sep 10:38
I like the board visually, and the concept is excellent. However, this game requires a lot of thinking about what bonuses to attack on each turn, and plays like a light fog game, so it can lead to players ganging up on the strongest player
I like the board visually, and the concept is excellent. However, this game requires a lot of thinking about what bonuses to attack on each turn, and plays like a light fog game, so it can lead to players ganging up on the strongest player