Do I get the Civilization board game?

[The Emperor Fabulous]

I'm a big board game person, especially historical and Risk-like games. Should I get the Civilization Boardgame? As in, is it a fun experience, or just a waste of time?

Thanks...

[PLATO]

I have been curious about the boardgame myself.

[Brent]

I've been pondering getting the boardgame for a while. I have the original boardgame but have never played it. It seemed too complicated at the time and I misplaced some pieces. The new boardgame could be fun. I'd enjoy playing it with certain people who haven't played the computer game, and I think I'd enjoy playing it with other people who have played the computer game more than actually playing the computer game with them. The current boardgame may well be too complicated for a boardgame as well. I would likely end up only playing the quickest version of the game. In general it's much better to play on the computer so there's no problem with forgetting rules, accidentally breaking the rules, getting pieces scattered, or having to leave the board sitting, or having to work with someone else's schedule.

[Urban Ranger]

You should get the Avalon Hill's Civilization boardgame instead. Excellent game.

[beingofone]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
You should get the Avalon Hill's Civilization boardgame instead. Excellent game.

It truly is an excellent game UR. You can download a freeware version of this game patched and ready to go here CivilizationAH

[solo]

I just picked up a used copy on ebay, saving me a lot on the high retail price. After playing it some already, I'd say that if you like other board games such as Risk or Axis & Allies, you will probably like this one.

Besides conducting battles, you will also being dealing with and trading commodities as in the original Avalon Hill version, and will have to accumulate technologies, as in the PC version of Civ. There can be paths to victory other than by conquest.

[Brent]

No real surprises there, but still helpful information.

[Ecthy]

I've seen the board game before. To be quite honest, it didn't really seem like anything too special.

What is that Diplomacy board game like? I hear that one's a classic.

[Ecthy]

Did you get it?

[Standup]

What is that Diplomacy board game like? I hear that one's a classic

It can be but it depends so very much on who you play with. The actual game is really basic so it's the interaction between the players that makes it (or not).

[Zkribbler]

Originally posted by Ecthy
What is that Diplomacy board game like? I hear that one's a classic.

It can be but it depends so very much on who you play with. The actual game is really basic so it's the interaction between the players that makes it (or not).

That's true. The game itself is very simple. The uniqueness of the games comes from the interaction between the players....making alliances, setting plans, "stabbing" your allies.

That was what I didn't like about the game, not matter if I was the double crossed or the double crosser. I don't recommend playing it with friend because feelings can get hurt.

[snoopy369]

We could play a DIP forum game here if there is interest ... other boards (www.eventis.ws, www.mzocentral.net ) have such games already going.

[snoopy369]

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=156390

[Ecthy]

Snoopy, I made a post in that thread. I might find some time for this now and again.