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Are there any differences between the Ticket to Ride games I should take into account when choosing one?
There are many different variants and expansions for the Ticket to Ride series, and I'm curious about the differences. I know the standard version and the Europe version differ only by map, but I'm not so sure about the others.
What are the…
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In Munchkin, can a thief steal at level 1?
Can a thief steal at level 1 given that failing to steal causes the thief to lose a level?
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How much time do I get to read a card before I counter it?
My friend told me I only get 5 seconds to say if I'm going to counter a card in Magic the Gathering, even if I tell him to wait. Is that true?
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Where I can buy good resources to build games?
Where I can buy boards, cards, dice, fake money, figures, and any sort of pieces? It would be nice if the store sells on the internet.
Another good reason is to buy replacements for damaged or lost pieces.
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How can you make Twilight Imperium games not take forever?
I really like Twilight Imperium (3rd edition), but I haven't really enjoyed my time playing it due to the long playtimes. I've played one 4-player game, two 6-player, and one 8-player game. The shortest game was the 4p - it clocked in at 6.5…
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Are the utilities worth buying?
In Monopoly, there are two utilities. They cost 150, and rent is 4x the dice roll if one utility is owned, or 10x the dice value if both are owned.
Are the utilities something I want to purchase if possible? Or are they junk? How valuable are they…
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Where can I download high quality images of poker cards?
I am looking for high quality images of poker cards to download. I can use Google Images to download the images, but it would be impossible to find 53 identical cards in terms of style (52 cards + 1 joker card). Does anybody know where can I get…
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Can a resource card be used more than once in a turn when allowed to build more than one structure?
Scenario:
Player is using Babylon (side B)
2nd wonder has been completed (allows playing last card of each age instead of discarding)
Player has a Mine in play (can produce either Stone or Ore)
Player has no other way to produce Stone or Ore and…
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What happens if you roll doubles 3 times then land on "Go to jail?"
Do you have to serve two jail sentences? For example, you go to jail the first time and use your "Get out of jail free" card, and then go right back to jail for another sentence without rolling the dice.
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What game did these black and yellow dice come from?
I found these in Australia: A set of six six-sided dice, black with yellow markings. The dice are identical. The sides are the numerals 1, 2, and 3; an unfilled pip and a filled pip; and a weird tentacle thing. (From different angles the tentacle…
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In multiplayer, can a player concede abusively?
Arnold, Beth, and Chuck are playing a multiplayer game (e.g. Commander or Free-for-All).
Arnold has Maralen of the Mornsong:
Players can't draw cards. At the beginning of each player's draw step, that player loses 3 life, searches his or her…
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How do the expansions for Race for the Galaxy alter the game - are they worth buying?
Can someone give a good summary of each expansion for Race for the Galaxy, and explain how it changes the game? Is it worth it to buy the expansions straight out? Or is it fine to stick with the base game as long as you want? What's the compelling…
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Dominion: When to use Platinum and Colony
I recently acquired Dominion: Prosperity (yay Christmas) and came across the Platinum and Colony Cards which are designed to be new Basic Cards (like Estate, Copper, etc...).
My question is, should I (or do you) always play with Platinum and Colony…
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What's an effective Small World strategy for new players?
I've played one game of Small World. I thoroughly enjoyed it, despite losing badly. For one, I had no game plan, and was sort of just trying things randomly. Is there an effective, yet basic, strategy I can use next time to at least play with a…
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Is there any configuration of Free Cell that cannot be solved?
When I have free time in small durations, I often play Free Cell on my phone. The app that I use permits unlimited undos, and because of this I currently have a run of 603 wins, with 655 total wins and 10 total losses.
As is demonstrated by those…
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