tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066250498155103010.post2642647002808576814..comments2024-02-05T20:25:31.770+11:00Comments on Castle by Moonlight: Summer gaming with my dearest love...caradochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07713625369443490430noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066250498155103010.post-31129124164897269252012-01-13T10:52:53.283+11:002012-01-13T10:52:53.283+11:00I think Burrows has the right number of scoring ro...I think Burrows has the right number of scoring rounds - the problem is that the scoring rounds can happen every third tile played (in a two-player game) - each time a tile is laid that has a bus symbol on it the bus is moved one space towards 'the ranch' - when it arrives the complaints tokens are handed out for those players who don't have the appropriately coloured gophers.<br /><br />In a 2 player game the bus only need move three spaces from the city to the ranch - with a high percentage of tiles displaying the bus symbol, the bus moves quite quickly.<br /><br />When we played we felt there was not enough time for a player who is behind to do much to catch up - so they can potentially be hit by several rounds of complaint tiles (whoever has the least of these will win).<br /><br />I think with just one or maybe two spaces more between the City and the Ranch it might allow players more opportunity to make some sort of fight back. Having said that - we'll play another game and see how it goes - this was just our feeling from one play.<br /><br />Thanks!! Yes - we have enough room for now, though we'd love a bigger place! Congrats on #3 - very exciting!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Giles.caradochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713625369443490430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066250498155103010.post-20827607386173292652012-01-13T09:51:16.850+11:002012-01-13T09:51:16.850+11:00Hey Giles,
do you think Burrows would work bette...Hey Giles, <br /><br />do you think Burrows would work better with fewer scoring rounds? On the other, hand rushing players is one way designers create the feeling of wanting to do more and thus play more. Perhaps the effect is deliberate? <br /><br />Congrats too for the impending birth. Hope all goes well for you and Kylie. Do you have enough room (after moving some books on)? We're expecting #3 and have moved to a bigger place to accomodate us all.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661746607521712942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066250498155103010.post-3852634256095290312012-01-12T11:53:45.708+11:002012-01-12T11:53:45.708+11:00Well I have to hold off my full opinion on Burrows...Well I have to hold off my full opinion on Burrows until I've played it with more than 2, and I have played with 2 using an extended number of rounds between each scoring round. I like the tile laying aspect of the game, as well as the creation of the largest burrows to attract the gophers - that system is neat. I just didn't feel there was enough time between each of the scoring phases to allow a player to do much to better their position.<br /><br />I need to try Fresco with the various add-ons - I hope it'll be a game we quite enjoy.<br /><br />Mondo is good fun - and it's quick playing with a finite turn length.<br /><br />Thanks!!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Giles.caradochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713625369443490430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066250498155103010.post-42254221885214825932012-01-12T09:55:35.435+11:002012-01-12T09:55:35.435+11:00Sad to hear you didn't think a great deal of B...Sad to hear you didn't think a great deal of Burrows. I haven't played it but it's been on the radar for a while and I'm curious about it as I enjoy tile-laying games of this nature. <br /><br />Mondo I have and really enjoy it. I get the puzzle building thing and this is a game that will get many plays from me. I haven't tried the solo variant yet.<br /><br />Fresco I've tried a couple of times and also enjoy. I wouldn't get it out too often but it's a refreshing change occaisionally. <br /><br />Nice read BTW - SimonSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661746607521712942noreply@blogger.com