Race is one of my favorite games because it's got just enough strategy for a short game. Part of its appeal is you can kind of roleplay as you're going--"I need more mercenaries [play mercs] so that I can conquer X world [play world]." That's certainly turned off my girl friend from playing, who like your wife, enjoys PR and a few other lighter games.
We've discussed the symbols, but it just doesn't click. She'd rather play gin. PR can be a door to RFTG because they share a similar mechanic in choosing roles, but like I've said, it's been a hard sell for my gf. On the other hand, if she's open, once you know the symbols the game plays real fast. The decisions are simpler than PR imo, and akin to playing gin rummy in a lot of ways (looking for outs, remembering what you discard, etc). I really only have one person to play with, but when we do it's a blast. All said, I would still buy it if I were in your position . On Dec 30, 9:55 am, RDonato926 <[email protected]> wrote: > Forty-five minutes away? Sounds like you need to move closer to those > that will play games more frequently!! > > On Dec 30, 12:19 pm, Cassiusali1 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > I guess the main reason PR doesn't see much play time is due to the > > fact I'm always trying to Gateway new people into the group. I also > > live about 45 minutes away from everyone I know due to the wonders of > > our economy so no one wants to drive. I keep trying to go light on > > the repeat people that come as they seem to bring someone new and damn > > Settlers keeps hitting the table instead of my wonderfully played 3 > > times PR. > > > My wife claims PR is too heavy at times but she always brags about how > > she has been the winner 2 of three times we played. She claims it's > > because everyone else is so focued on a strategy and she just goes in, > > buys random stuff and seems to pull out the victory. I think she just > > wants to stay above .500 > > > On Dec 30, 10:38 am, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Hi > > > > I really like rftg, played about 10xs now. I really don't think it's > > > a game for newer players. There are a ton of icons on the cards and we > > > even still have points or contention while playing it. > > > > Why don't u get pr to the table that often? > > > > If u are still working on ur collection and trying increase the weight > > > of ur games maybe try some of these. > > > Stone age, pillars, power grid or even Agricola. Goa ifind to be a > > > good next step but of course it's out of print. > > > > James > > > > On Dec 30, 10:02 am, Smoky McAshtray <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > I think you may have Puerto Rico confused with San Juan. RftG is > > > > similar to San Juan (Tom Lehman helped with the development of San > > > > Juan, and took the concept further in creating RftG). It isn't very > > > > similar to Puerto Rico at all. I highly suggest that you try it, > > > > although be prepared to face a steep learning curve the first few > > > > games. However, that being said, overcoming the initial learning curve > > > > is well worth the effort as it is an extremely fulfilling game that > > > > sets up, plays, and tears down quickly. (It didn't get to the top 10 > > > > for no reason). Give it a try with an open mind, and you'll be glad > > > > you did.- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BGG Down" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/BGG_down?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
