I pretty much mirror MarkT on this one. I bought it because Jay taught me and it IS still unique - I have not encountered another game like it and I think the theme matches play pretty well.
We have played it a couple times and enjoyed each play - although it each game one person complained about being messed over with their pulls from the bags. Introduce it as a chaotic game and it will probably go over better. I also have no intention of trading it away. On Jan 11, 9:56 am, "Mark Tyler" <[email protected]> wrote: > Any game that you can milk 10 plays out of, is okay by me. That works out > to about $3-4 per game session. Not bad for your entertainment dollar. > > I was probably over hyped on Thebes just because I was taught the game by > Mr. Rio Grande Games, Jay Tummelson. I've only played it one other time > since then. My wife, daughter, and son-in-law all seemed to enjoy it. It > does seem like a good game to play with the family, although they have to be > ready to play for 90 minutues or more. > > The thing that keeps Thebes from becoming a "gamer's game" is the random > draw of treasures from the bag. But the components are really cool and I > think the theme really shines through. > > I won't trade Thebes and I hope to play it more in the future. > > On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Jeff Bowers <[email protected]>wrote: > > > > > Good for 10 plays or so. Okay to pull out on occasion, but not one > > I'd go to a gaming event intending to play. > > > On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 9:11 AM, M. Crane <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Thebes was all the rage for a while, and now I am not hearing so much > > > about it. Is it good for only 10 plays or so? Just for new gamers? > > > Or a cherished classic with a good deal of replayability? > > > > I ask because I have rented it and am preparing to play with the > > > family, and considering a purchase as a family game. Of course, > > > playing the game will generate more data. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "utah county boardgamers association" 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/ucboardgamers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
