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Gigamic Strategy Series

 Gigamic Strategy SeriesRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Pylos  1136  1994David G. RoyffeGigamic & Great American Trading Company
2Quarto!  412  1991Blaise MullerFamily Games, Inc. & Pressman Toy Corp. & Gigamic
3Gobblet  779  2001Thierry DenoualBlue Orange Games & Huch & Friends & Gigamic
4Quixo2.0 2315  1995Thierry ChapeauFamily Games, Inc. & GigamicA game that looks neat at first glance but one that quickly fizzles. This game relies *solely* on player mistakes for resolution and endgame. A hopelessly flawed game for 2 players and even worse with four players in teams.
5Quoridor  430  1997Mirko MarchesiSmart Chick & Family Games, Inc. & Gigamic & Great American Trading Company
6Batik  1967  1997Kris BurmGigamic
7Quads  1931  1996Kris BurmFamily Games, Inc. & Gigamic
8Skybridge  2806  2006Adam RitcheyGigamic
9Inside  -1  2007Henrik MorastGigamic

Tilsit Collection

 Tilsit CollectionRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Maka Bana  1075  2003Francois HaffnerTilsit
2Kanaloa  1491  2002Günter CornettTilsit & Bambus Spieleverlag
3Skåål  3999  2004Docteur MopsTilsit & Zvezda
4Himalaya7.02244  2002Régis BonnesséeTilsit & (Web published) & MarektoyGreat family game featuring a nice level of planning/programming that isn't as complex as RoboRally. I very much liked the scoring breakdown in the 4er game which kept everyone on edge until game end. Must now try with 3.
5Key Largo  1740  2005Bruno Faidutti & Mike Selinker & Paul RandlesTilsit & Titanic Games
6Baron  3931  2006Franz GaudoisTilsit

Dungeon Twister

 Dungeon TwisterRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Dungeon Twister 1191  2004Christophe BoelingerEdge Entertainment & Asmodée Editions & Nexus & Pro Ludo
2Dungeon Twister - Paladins & Dragons  -1  2004Christophe BoelingerAsmodée Editions
3Dungeon Twister 3-4 players expansion  -1  2005Christophe BoelingerAsmodée Editions
4Dungeon Twister - Fire and Water  -1  2005Christophe BoelingerAsmodée Editions
5Dungeon Twister - Forces of Darkness  -1  2005Christophe BoelingerAsmodée Editions & Pro Ludo
6Dungeon Twister - Minotaur  -1  2006Christophe BoelingerSpielbox
7Dungeon Twister - Mercenaries  -1  2006Christophe BoelingerAsmodée Editions
8Dungeon Twister - À feu et à sang  -1  2006Christophe BoelingerAsmodée Editions

Gamemaster

 GamemasterRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Axis & Allies  642  1981Lawrence H. HarrisMilton Bradley & Jedko Games & Nova Game Designs
2Conquest of the Empire  1321  1984Lawrence H. HarrisMilton Bradley
3Broadsides and Boarding Parties  2719  1982Lawrence H. HarrisMilton Bradley & Citadel Game Systems
4Fortress America  571  1986Michael GrayMilton Bradley
5Samurai Swords  241  1986Michael GrayMilton Bradley

Alea Big Box

 Alea Big BoxRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Ra9.0820  1999Reiner Kniziaalea & Rio Grande Games & Überplay & 999 GamesSimply stunning board and bits and a great game/mechanic to boot. Very balanced scoring. This game rewards patience and versatility. By far my favorite auction game.
2Chinatown7.031593 1999Karsten Hartwigalea & Heidelberger Spieleverlag & Z-Man Games & Filosofia Editions & Quined White Goblin Games (QWG)Great negotiation/trading game. Recommended for gamers who enjoy Bohnanza like deal-making but want a little more gamer-oomph that comes with the tactical tile placement. Reprint please!
3Taj Mahal8.5645  2000Reiner KniziaWhite Goblin Games & alea & Rio Grande Games & Quined White Goblin Games (QWG) & Ystari GamesA favorite within the gaming group...Lots to take in (cards, colors, network, commodities, score). Not a game to introduce to the in-laws...
4Princes of Florence, The8.51511  2000Richard Ulrich & Wolfgang KramerWhite Goblin Games & alea & Nexus & Rio Grande Games & Lacerta & Excalibur & Pro Ludo & Quined White Goblin Games (QWG) & Ystari GamesA very subtle strategy game with very limited targeted aggression. Auctions, actions points (in essence) and puzzle piece management rolled into a fantastic game. My wife really enjoys this one. Bumped down a notch for being somewhat strategically narrow (builder strategy is rarely feasible). Might consider implementing a variant on next play to spice things up.
5Hoity Toity5.02436  1990Klaus TeuberFX Schmid & Jumbo & alea & Überplay & Gibsons Games & Avalon Hill & Vini-Spil & G&RRRCertainly an interesting game if a bit dated. Still lots of fun for a blind bidding game/Paper-Rock-Scissors game.
6Traders of Genoa, The8.0280  2001Rüdiger Dornalea & Rio Grande Games & Lacerta & Filosofia Editions & Quined White Goblin Games (QWG)Wow! What a negotiation game. It's a bit long compared to the games I tend to like but is it ever an enthralling ride! The time just slipped by.
7Puerto Rico10.0162  2002Andreas SeyfarthTilsit & Lautapelit.fi & alea & Rio Grande Games & Ravensburger & Lacerta & Albi & Devir & Stratelibri & MINDOKThe ultimate non-zero sum game. Grabs your attention from the start. Absolutely no dead time. Great bits. The potential endgame kingmaker problem is very minor in my opinion and it doesn't affect my enjoyment of the game.
8Mammoth Hunters6.011174  2003Aaron Weissblum & Alan R. Moonalea & Rio Grande GamesAnother beautiful Alea game. Innovative in it's use of the "bad" cards to generate currency for the "good" cards. Unfortunately, the sum of the mechanics turns the game into a metagaming experience. Might be okay for families but probably a bit too much on the nasty side, making it a tough sell.
9Fifth Avenue  1116  2004Wilko Manzalea & Rio Grande Games
10Rum & Pirates  737  2006Stefan Feldalea & Rio Grande Games
11Notre Dame10.02956  2007Stefan Feldalea & Rio Grande Games & Filosofia EditionsWhile there's been a glut of worker placement designs in 2006-2007, I think Notre Dame does it best with the added novelty of the card drafting mechanic and a manageable play time. It's a very clever game design with multiple resources: workers, money, VPs and rats (the anti-resource) and multiple strategic paths. Perfect balance of tactical and strategic choices as one struggles between specializing for greater net gain and diversifying out of necessity. The card drafting and the rotation through the personality cards adds a nice level of randomness which should keep things fresh. Definitely a must-own game.
12In the Year of the Dragon8.01066  2007Stefan Feldalea & Rio Grande Games & Filosofia EditionsIn the Year of the Dragon is designed in the same "disaster management" mold as ND except it pushes the envelop even more. Over a 11 turn game, there are in essence 4 peaceful turns. All other turns have a significant disaster that players have to deal with whether it's wealth generation for taxes, or food generation for droughts, or militia development to fend off the Mongols, etc... Probably the most significant difference between ND and In the Year of the Dragon is that all the events and the event order are known at the beginning of the game for In the Year of the Dragon. As such, there's a greater emphasis on long term strategy for In the Year of the Dragon. That being said, there are still some tactical elements as players struggle to gain the upper hand on the personality track, which determines play and action drafting order. In the Year of the Dragon is definitely heavier than ND even though it plays in roughly the same time frame (roughly 1 hr). I think ND plays better at the lower end of the scale

Bohnanza

 BohnanzaRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Bohnanza8.08134  1997Uwe RosenbergMidgaard Games & Amigo Spiele & Lautapelit.fi & Mercurio & Rio Grande Games & g3 poland & Lookout Games & 999 Games & KoreaBoardGamesFun filler and great introductory game for non-gamers. It can get a little nasty in the more cut-throat groups but that's probably an rarity. The game can also devolve in the later stages if people trade too much and are left with no cards. Still, a great introductory trading game.
2Bohnanza - Erweiterungs Set  -1  1997Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele
3La Isla Bohnitâ  -1  1998Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele & 999 Games
4High Bohn  -1  2000Hanno GirkeLookout Games
5High Bohn Plus  -1  2004Hanno Girke & Uwe RosenbergRio Grande Games
6Mutabohn  -1  2001Uwe RosenbergLookout Games
7Bohnanza - Erweiterungs-Set (Revised Edition)  -1  2001Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele & 999 Games
8High Bohn: Bohnenduell um 12 Uhr mittags  -1  2001Hanno Girke & Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele
9Ladybohn  -1  2002Uwe RosenbergLookout Games
10Bohnaparte  -1  2003Hanno Girke & Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele & Rio Grande Games & Lookout Games
11Dschingis Bohn  -1  2003Hanno GirkeLookout Games
12Bohnanza counters  -1  2003(Uncredited)Lookout Games
13Telebohn  -1  2004Uwe RosenbergLookout Games
14Bohnanza - Amigo Bohnentaler  -1  2004Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele
15Space Beans  1380  1999Uwe RosenbergMidgaard Games & Amigo Spiele & Rio Grande Games
16Al Cabohne  1595  2000Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele
17Bean Trader4.012576  2002Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele & Rio Grande GamesWay prefer Bohnanza. Bean Trader adds a location feature to the trading mechanic, which simply adds more luck to the base game.
18Bohn Hansa: Die Städtemehrheiten  -1  2004Uwe RosenbergLookout Games
19Rabohnzel  -1  2005Uwe RosenbergLookout Games
20Bohnkick  3721  2006Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele
21Kannibohne  -1  2006Uwe RosenbergLookout Games
22Ladybohn: Manche mögen's heiss!  1811  2007Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele
23Bohnröschen  -1  2007Uwe RosenbergAmigo Spiele

3M Gamette Series

 3M Gamette SeriesRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Evade  3797  1971Alex Randolph3M
2Foil  4124  1968Frederick A. Herschler3M
3High Bid  3537  1962L. Winters & P. Winters3M & Avalon Hill
4Monad  2192  1969Sid Sackson3M
5Octrix  -1  1970(Uncredited)3M
6Sleuth6.02364  1967Sid Sackson3M & Face 2 Face Games & Schmidt Spiele & Avalon HillNicely packaged logic deduction puzzle game. Difficult to get a group in the mood for this type of thinking game. Lasts a bit too long.
7Sum-Up  -1  1971Frederick A. Herschler3M
8Tryce  -1  1969(Uncredited)3M
9Venture  1120  1968Sid Sackson3M & Schmidt Spiele & Avalon Hill

Catan

 CatanRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Settlers of Catan, The6.0638  1995Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Tilsit & Capcom & Prata Speles & L&M Games & Logojogos & Ideal Board Games & Giochi Uniti & Laser plus & Brain Games & dan-spil & Ísöld ehf. & Laserplus & Descartes Editeur & Galakta & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Marektoy & 999 Games & Hanayama & Filosofia Editions & Devir & Piatnik & KoreaBoardGamesI have the new Kosmos edition. Top-notch components. Just too long for my tastes. From now own, we will only play using the food stamps variant + (maybe) the Fishermen of Catan expansion.
2Catan: Seafarers  -1  1997Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & dan-spil & Ísöld ehf. & Galakta & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions & Devir
3Catan: Cities & Knights  -1  1998Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Tilsit & Brain Games & dan-spil & Ísöld ehf. & Galakta & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions & Devir
4Settlers of Catan, The - 5-6 Player Expansion  -1  1996Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & dan-spil & Ísöld ehf. & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions
5Seafarers of Catan, The - 5-6 Player Expansion  -1  1999Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions
6Cities and Knights of Catan, The - 5-6 Player Expansion  -1  2000Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
7Siedler von Catan, Die - Historische Szenarien  -1  1998Klaus Teuberdan-spil & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
8Siedler von Catan, Die - Historische Szenarien II  -1  2001Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
9Siedler von Catan, Die - Das Buch zum Spielen  -1  2000Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
10Siedler von Catan, Die - Saggsen Gadan  -1  2005(Uncredited)Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
11De Kolonisten van Catan: De Wereldwonderen  -1  2005Klaus Teuber999 Games
12De Kolonisten van Catan: De Woestijnruiters  -1  2005Klaus Teuber999 Games
13De Kolonisten van Catan: De Diamanten  -1  2005Klaus Teuber999 Games
14De Kolonisten van Catan: Het Grote Kanaal  -1  2005Klaus Teuber999 Games
15De Kolonisten van Catan: De Koloniën  -1  2005Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
16Settlers of Catan - The Fishermen of Catan7.01-1  2005Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Jeux sur un Plateau & 999 Games & SpielboxA nice expansion to speed things up. Still prefer the Foodstamps Variant over this but the 2 combine well too.
17Atlantis: Szenarien & Varianten zu Die Siedler von Catan  -1  2005Bastian Schulz & Fritz Gruber & Klaus Teuber & Stefan Risthaus & Stefan RoseKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
18Settlers of New Catan (and extra modules)  -1  2004D.L. Ferenda(Web published)
19Settlers of Catan - The Great River  -1  2005Guido Teuber & Klaus TeuberCatan GmbH
20Settlers of Catan - Event Cards  -1  2005Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Catan GmbH
21Die Siedler von Catan - Die große Karawane  -1  2006(Uncredited)Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
22Settlers of Catan, The - Travel Edition  321  2002Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & dan-spil & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
23CATAN 3D Collector's Edition  114  2005Klaus TeuberMayfair Games
24Communication in Catan, The  -1  2000Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
25Wasser des Lebens, Das  1291  1997Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
26Siedler von Catan, Die - Paper & Pencil  -1  2005Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
27Settlers of Catan : Rockman Edition  -1  2005Klaus TeuberCapcom
28Catan Austria / Wien meets Catan  -1  2004Brigitte Ditt & Wolfgang DittPoeppelkiste
29Settlers of Catan Card Game, The 1215  1996Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Tilsit & Laserplus & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Marektoy & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions & Devir
30Die Siedler von Catan - Das Kartenspiel - 10th Anniversary Special Edition Tin Box  847  2006Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
31Catan das Kartenspiel CD-Rom  2568  2000Klaus TeuberNavigo & United Soft Media & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
32Settlers of Catan Card Game Expansions, The  -1  2002Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
33Settlers of Catan Card Game: Barbarians and Traders Upgrade Kit  -1  2003Klaus TeuberTilsit & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions
34Siedler von Catan: das Turnier-Set zum Kartenspiel  -1  1997Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
35Siedler von Catan, Die - Kartenspiel: Künstler & Wohltäter  -1  2006Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions
36Starship Catan5.01228  2001Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Tilsit & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 GamesLike most of the Catan series of games, this one just seems to be 50% too long. Neat space exploration and memory mechanic but ultimately a little bit too slow in the build up.
37Starfarers of Catan5.0 284  1999Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)Disclaimer: I think I may have been brainwashed to dislike Catan-like games. While the game components are fantastic, I can't see myself wanting to play this very often. Much too random for my tastes (crazy rolls or an early space jump can swing the game too much). I'd consider this a step up from Monopoly for the non-gaming crowd but for me, it's more of a novelty item I'd take out once a year to show off the cool space ships.
38Elasund: The First City of Catan 1235  2005Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Tactic & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Filosofia Editions
39Kids Of Catan, The  4038  2003Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Tilsit & dan-spil & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Ticado & Devir
40Simply Catan  1098  2006Klaus TeuberSimplyFun
41Candamir: The First Settlers  1160  2004Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
42Settlers of the Stone Age, The 1366  2002Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
43Settlers of Canaan, The  393  2002Klaus TeuberCactus Game Design & Uljö
44Settlers of Zarahemla, The  579  2003Klaus TeuberInspiration Games
45Siedler von Nürnberg, die  326  1999Klaus TeuberKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
46Struggle for Rome  658  2006Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Marektoy & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions
47Starfarers of Catan 5-6 Player Expansion  -1  2001Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
48Catan Dice Game  1790  2007Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Devir

Kosmos 2 Player

 Kosmos 2 PlayerRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Lost Cities7.510111  1999Reiner KniziaTilsit & Midgaard Games & Laserplus & Galakta & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Marektoy & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions & Devir & Piatnik & KoreaBoardGamesIt's simple yes. A little bit like 2-player solitaire, perhaps. But that doesn't stop me from picking this game up all the time, often playing 5+ rounds at a time. A nice quick filler for 2 players.
2Jambo9.06138  2004Rüdiger DornRio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Filosofia Editions & Quined White Goblin Games (QWG)One of the best of the Kosmos 2-er series. Another jewel in Dorn's crown.
3Blue Moon6.02193  2004Reiner KniziaTilsit & Fantasy Flight Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 GamesPlayed three games with each deck. My feeling is that the Vulca deck is the better of the two base sets as it allows easier "big" wins. I enjoyed my games but I got bored with it fairly quick and I don't think I want to have to buy more decks in order to compensate for my boredom. Certainly not a bad game, just not one I find exciting.
4Odin's Ravens8.011352  2002Thorsten GimmlerTilsit & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)Finally played a couple games and I really enjoyed it. Simple and quick game that reminds me of Lost Cities in terms of depth. The Magic Way and the recycling of cards through the extra deck make for a fun racing game that over time (IMHO) rewards planning. It'll be on my next game order.
5Balloon Cup8.010348  2003Stephen GlennTilsit & Paper Iyagi & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & KoreaBoardGamesOne of the best among the 2er Kosmos line. Similar in feel to Lost Cities but with more perceived interaction, as one is able to play on both sides of the balloon hops. Definitely preferred with rules as printed in box (as opposed to designer variant).
6Kahuna 1373  1998Günter CornettTilsit & Paper Iyagi & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions & KoreaBoardGames
7Babel6.01370  2000Hagen Dorgathen & Uwe RosenbergTilsit & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 GamesOne of the few 2-player games that actually feels like a duel/battle. It has very tense game play due to the very erratic nature of the scores. While this can be seen as a turn-off to some, I personally love the permutation of strong possible "moves" in this game. In this sense, it reminds me a bit of my Magic "combo" days.
8Hera and Zeus  5034 2000Richard BorgRio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games 
9Caesar & Cleopatra6.01543  1997Wolfgang LüdtkeTilsit & Laserplus & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 GamesMultiple tug of war type game card game. Too confrontational for my wife to enjoy.
10Rosenkönig  481  1997Dirk HennTilsit & db-Spiele & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
11Flowerpower  781  2001Angelika Fassauer & Peter HaluszkaKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
12Hellas  853  2002Franz-Benno DelongeTilsit & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
13Dracula  942  2003Michael RieneckTilsit & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
14Heave Ho!  1187  2002Richard BorgTilsit & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
15Pyramiden des Jaguar, die5.0 1235  2002Günter BurkhardtKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 GamesAfter several games now, I have to say this is a bit disappointing. Maybe the game is simply deeper than I can fathom but there just doesn't seem to be any real strategy to this. Nice components and cool splitting mechanic reminiscent of San Marco but ultimately not something I find all that enticing.
16Druidenwalzer6.011633  1999Michael RieneckKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) 
17Tally Ho!4.0 1282  1973Rudi HoffmannTilsit & Spears & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & KoreaBoardGamesQuick, fluffy, cute and especially fun if you're feeling lucky. Humans seem to have advantage in my experience.
18Elk Fest  1157  1999Hermann HuberMayfair Games & Tilsit & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
19Times Square  1284  2006Reiner KniziaRio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
20Starship Catan5.01228  2001Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Tilsit & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 GamesLike most of the Catan series of games, this one just seems to be 50% too long. Neat space exploration and memory mechanic but ultimately a little bit too slow in the build up.
21Settlers of Catan Card Game, The 1215  1996Klaus TeuberMayfair Games & Tilsit & Laserplus & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Marektoy & 999 Games & Filosofia Editions & Devir
22Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation7.5879  2002Reiner KniziaTilsit & Fantasy Flight Games & Nexus & Galakta & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Alga (Brio)One of the best 2-player games out there. This Knizia game captures the Middle Earth battle between Good and Evil perfectly. The game feels like a combination chess (special movement allowed for each piece), stratego and poker (elements of piece and card bluff).
23Reef, The  2395  2000Christine Lehmann & Wolfgang A. LehmannRio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
24Lord of the Rings: The Search  4841  2001Peter NeugebauerRio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games & Devir
25Lord of the Rings - The Duel  1787  2002Peter NeugebauerTilsit & Nexus & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & 999 Games
26Crocodile Pool Party  4912  1968Rudi HoffmannSchmidt Spiele & Rio Grande Games & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
27Asterix & Obelix  4256  2006Michael RieneckKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)
28Avalon  4567  2003Leo ColoviniKosmos (Franckh-Kosmos)

Alea Small Box

 Alea Small BoxRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Wyatt Earp6.0 265  2001Mike Fitzgerald & Richard Borgalea & Asmodée Editions & Rio Grande GamesProbably the best of the "Mystery Rummy" series. A wonderfully themed rummy game for 2, 3 or 4.
2Winner's Circle4.01211  2001Reiner Kniziaalea & Face 2 Face GamesI just don't get excited by this at all as it is too repetitive and simplistic in the decisions. At times, you don't even get to decide anything - you just roll the dice. Blech! Very flat - I couldn't imagine having to play a full 3 races.
3Sieben Weisen, die  1957  2002Reiner Stockhausenalea
4Edel, Stein & Reich 1239  2003Reinhard Staupealea & Ravensburger
5San Juan8.02057  2004Andreas SeyfarthMöbius Games & alea & Rio Grande Games & Filosofia EditionsNeat card game where cards represent gold, goods, buildings and at times victory points (chapel). Some issues with building balance but my main dislike is that your strategy is often dictated by your first hand. Still a fun and unique game I wouldn't mind playing/owning.

Mystery Rummy

 Mystery RummyRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Mystery Rummy: Jack the Ripper6.02246  1998Mike FitzgeraldPegasus Spiele & U.S. Games Systems, Inc.Essentially a rummy game with a couple extra twists. Might be good as a gateway game but in the rummy genre, I'd rather play Ticket to Ride.
2Mystery Rummy: Murders in the Rue Morgue  633  1999Mike FitzgeraldU.S. Games Systems, Inc.
3Mystery Rummy: Jekyll & Hyde  604  2001Mike FitzgeraldU.S. Games Systems, Inc.
4Mystery Rummy: Al Capone and the Chicago Underworld  518  2003Mike Fitzgerald & Nick SauerU.S. Games Systems, Inc.
5Mystery Rummy: Bonnie and Clyde  -1  2009Mike FitzgeraldRio Grande Games

3M Bookshelf Series

 3M Bookshelf SeriesRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Acquire6.0155  1962Sid SacksonAvalon Hill (Hasbro) & 3M & Grow Jogos e Brinquedos & Schmidt Spiele & Smart Games Colombia & Avalon Hill 
2Backgammon5.01625  200(Uncredited)(Public Domain) & Jumbo & 3M & L. P. Septímio & Ravensburger & Mitra & Origem & Gamut of Games & Friendly Games, Inc & ASS (Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken)Fun to play but mostly luck dependant.
3Bazaar  860  1967Sid SacksonDiscovery Toys & Parker Brothers & 3M & Schmidt Spiele & Estrela
4Breakthru  3541  1965Alex Randolph3M
5Challenge Bridge  -1  1972(Uncredited)3M & Avalon Hill
6Challenge Football  -1  1972Frederick A. Herschler3M & Avalon Hill
7Challenge Golf at Pebble Beach  -1  1972Fred A. Herschler3M & Avalon Hill
8Chess6.5 214  1475(Uncredited)(Public Domain) & 3MI'd rather play a game that hasn't been studied as thoroughly. If I wanted to memorize a hole bunch of moves in sequence, I'd go play Street Fighter III or Killer Instinct at the arcade. Nevertheless, a classic and a good game.
9Contigo  3965  1974Frank Thibault3M
10Events  -1  1974(Uncredited)3M
11Facts in Five  1797  1967Richard Onanien3M & Schmidt Spiele & University Games & Avalon Hill
12Feudal  2477  1967Fred Buestchler3M & Schmidt Spiele & Avalon Hill
13Foil  4124  1968Frederick A. Herschler3M
14High Bid  3537  1962L. Winters & P. Winters3M & Avalon Hill
15Go 1302 -2000(Uncredited)Skor-Mor & Crisloid & John N. Hansen Co. Inc. & Reiss Games & Pacific Game Company & Ha Ha Sisters LLC & Cayro Juegos & Hobby & (Public Domain) & 3M & Borras Plana S.A. & Ravensburger 
16Image  4747  1973Henry Szwarce3M & Avalon Hill
17Jati  -1  1965Keith Havens3M & Spielbox
18Jumpin  4180  1964(Uncredited)3M
19Neo Chess  -1  1972Alex RandolphAbacus & 3M
20Mr. President  1843  1967Jack Carmichael3M
21Oh-Wah-Ree  3291  1962Alex Randolph3M & Avalon Hill
22Phlounder  4001  1962H. Bernett3M
23Ploy  2287  1970Frank Thibault3M & Schmidt Spiele & Dujardin
24Point Of Law  4820  1972Michel Lipman3M & Avalon Hill
25Quinto  3476  1964(Uncredited)3M
26Stocks & Bonds  4068  1964(Uncredited)3M & Avalon Hill
27Twixt  573  1957Alex Randolph3M & Schmidt Spiele & Selecta Spel en Hobby & Kosmos (Franckh-Kosmos) & Avalon Hill & Felsberger & Alga (Brio)

Great Battles of History

 Great Battles of HistoryRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Great Battles of Alexander, The: Deluxe Edition  316  2003Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
2Tyrant: Battles of Carthage versus Syracuse  -1  2003Daniel A. FournieGMT Games
3Great Battles of Alexander, the  1154  1991Mark HermanGMT Games
4Diadochoi, Great Battles of Alexander Module  -1  1995Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
5Phalanx, Great Battles of Alexander Module  -1  1998Mark HermanGMT Games
6SPQR  476  1992Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games & Oriflam
7War Elephant, SPQR Module  -1  1992Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
8Consul for Rome, SPQR Module  -1  1992Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
9Pyrrhic Victory, SPQR Module  -1  1993Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
10Africanus, SPQR Module  -1  1994Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
11Lion of the North  3158  1993Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
12Great Battles of Julius Caesar, the (the Civil Wars 48-45 B.C.)  1022  1994Aamir Syed & Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
13Dictator, GBoH Caesar Module  -1  1995Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
14Veni Vidi Vici, GBoH Caesar Module  -1  1999Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
15Jugurtha, GBoH Module for Caesar and SPQR  -1  1998Mark HermanGMT Games
16Samurai  1110  1996Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
17Caesar: Conquest of Gaul  1426  1998Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
18Caratacus  -1  2000Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
19War Galley  1121  1997Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
20War Galley - Salamis  -1  1998Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
21Cataphract  1169  1999Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
22Attila  -1  2003Richard H. BergGMT Games
23Caesar in Alexandria  1818  2001Alan J. Ray & Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
24Devil's Horsemen, The  1449  2004Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
25Mamluk  -1  2006Richard H. BergGMT Games
26Alesia: Great Battles of History  1462  2005Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
27RAN  1155  2007Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
28Simple Great Battles of History  -1  2000Mark Herman & Richard H. BergGMT Games
29Chandragupta   -1  2008Alan Ray & Mark Herman & Richard H. Berg & Stephen R. WelchGMT Games

Alea Medium Box

 Alea Medium BoxRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Louis XIV8.06112  2005Rüdiger Dornalea & Rio Grande GamesHas a definite Dorn feel to it in that your collecting specific items of type A to transform to items of type B for victory points. Good balance between tough strategic and tough tactical choices. I've enjoyed all my 2, 3 and 4er games equally. My initial concerns about replayability have diminished. (rating up from 7.5)
2Palazzo5.03497  2005Reiner Kniziaalea & Rio Grande GamesPlayed 3 times...lowering from 6 to a 5. In all my games, Palazzo seemed too short to exert enough control on your building scores and as a result, I'd say luck tends to mostly determine the result. Theme is a bit weak - placing building floors between other building floors seems a bit ridiculous to me but then again I don't have problems with the palace shuffle in Alhambra. Nothing really new - not a stellar Knizia in my mind. Quintessential average (5).
3Augsburg 15206.01613  2006Karsten Hartwigalea & Rio Grande GamesTentative rating after 1 playing. An auction game with important timing considerations for scoring. One either wins a round by bidding the most cards, or in the case of a tie, by having the highest card within the bid. After my one play, I wonder if the game would be a bit better with the tiebreaker being the total amount bid...

Command and Colors

 Command and ColorsRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
1Battle Cry  128  2000Richard BorgAvalon Hill (Hasbro)
2Memoir '447.0541  2004Richard BorgEdge Entertainment & Days of WonderOne of the few dice games I actually enjoy playing. Some scenarios are imbalanced but they are designed to be that way. Rating may go up with additional plays.
3Memoir '44 - Terrain Pack  -1  2005Richard BorgDays of Wonder
4Memoir '44 - Eastern Front  -1  2005Richard BorgDays of Wonder
5Memoir '44 - Winter/Desert Board Map  -1  2005Richard BorgDays of Wonder
6Memoir '44 - Pacific Theater  -1  2006Richard BorgDays of Wonder
7Commands & Colors: Ancients7.0214  2006Richard BorgGMT GamesDiversity of troops in this game creates an extremely rewarding system that will likely outshine Memoir 44 and Battle Cry. The flaw in the game is the poor components design (board, blocks, dice). It is extremely difficult to tell different units apart at a quick glance (particularly for the small block, light infantry troops). While the artwork adds some character to the game, it's certainly not user-friendly. I'd rather make my own board and buy some small miniatures than play with the components that come in the GMT box. While I would rate the game highly, there's no way this game is worth the retail price. Can't imagine spending even more money on the expansions...
8Commands & Colors: Ancients Expansion Pack #1: Greece & Eastern Kingdoms  -1  2006Richard BorgGMT Games
9Commands & Colors: Ancients Expansion Pack #2: Rome and the Barbarians  -1  2007Richard BorgGMT Games
10BattleLore 227  2006Richard BorgFantasy Flight Games & Days of Wonder
11Memoir '44 - Air Pack  -1  2007Richard BorgDays of Wonder
12Memoir '44 - Campaign Bag  -1  2008Richard BorgDays of Wonder
13Memoir '44 - Hedgerow Hell  -1  2008Richard BorgDays of Wonder
14Memoir '44 - Mediterranean Theater  -1  2008Richard BorgDays of Wonder
15Memoir '44 - Operation Overlord  -1  2008Richard BorgDays of Wonder
16Memoir '44 - Overlord  -1  2004Richard BorgDays of Wonder
17Memoir '44 - Winter 2007 Scenario  -1  2007Richard BorgDays of Wonder
18Memoir '44 Campaign Book - Volume 1  -1  2009Malcolm Green & Richard BorgDays of Wonder

Pin International Games Collection

 Pin International Games CollectionRatingPlaysBGG RankWish ListWantYearDesignerPublisherComment
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