Comments on: Guide to the Perfect Games Night

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:47:55 +0000

It’s ok everyone. I found the game with the tiles and the boats and stuff. It was Escape From Atlantis. It was ace.

I’m thinking I may pick up that and Hero Quest from eBay to see if they are as good as I remember them.

By: Graeme Yorkston

Graeme Yorkston — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:25:22 +0000

So I had my game of Cosmic Encounter. It was absolutely brilliant. Really really good fun. Much laughter was experienced by all.

Thanks for the recommendation Mr Florence!

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:19:20 +0000

I played Atmosfear. That bit where he asks you to come to the screen then screams at you – scary shit.

I’ve managed to get some of my non-geeky mates to play Zombies!!! and that was alright.

Actually, Rab, how about an article on the best board games for two players? The bird is generally up for trying new board games but we’ve found that most board games really want 3-4 players to play properly.

Also, who remembers a board game where there was this board covered with hexagons and then an island made of tiles. Sand tiles, forest tiles which were thicker (higher) and maybe mountain tiles too? And I think there may have been wee boats too. And bits of the island disappeared as the game went on? I loved that as a bairn.

By: Graeme Yorkston

Graeme Yorkston — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:38:30 +0000

So I’ve bought my first boardgame, namely Cosmic Encounter.

I shall now attempt to press gang my friends into playing. Probably in the pub. I’m hoping for great things here. I’ll let you know how it goes.

By: Ross (87th, if you prefer)

Ross (87th, if you prefer) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:16:56 +0000

Gotta love the voices in the video. “Khufu, DE MAMMI!”

By: Filipe

Filipe — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:42:45 +0000

Atmosfear is pretty damned awesome. My girlfriend still has a copy of Nightmare, the VHS version of Atmosphere, hanging around somewhere, but sadly we lack the VHS Player. I think it’s the better game, personally, if a bit predictable.

By: Fendin Maugrim

Fendin Maugrim — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:37:54 +0000

Idea for a follow-up article: “How to Apologize After You Have FLIPPED THE FUCK OUT at Game Night”

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:52:39 +0000

Darragh – The right game will change your friends’ minds about board games. In my opinion, if you like video games, you ALREADY like board games.

johnny – I’ll certainly get onto that feature.

87th – Man. Atmosfear. I used to TERRIFY the nieces and nephews with that bad boy.

By: Ross (87th, if you prefer)

Ross (87th, if you prefer) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:31:16 +0000

I’ll keep this in mind, even if the next chance I get will likely be in Halloween for the annual game of Atmosfear.

By: johnnyorgan

johnnyorgan — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:55:08 +0000

Cheers! You always were a sore loser, Florence. That’s why you always know the rules inside out!

As a future feature, could you maybe write a wee guide about what boardgames would be a good wee introduction or re-introduction into the world of boardgame nights for a wee fella that’s lost his way in the past say, 10 years? And complete newbees?

That would be extremely helpful to me (and part of your DTT mission objective all along), I’m sure.