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Calling Monopoly fun is a very bold claim, I don't think I've ever seen a game where players are still having fun by the end. I did a bunch of BoardGameGeek ra
by beefsack 12y ago
Calling Monopoly fun is a very bold claim, I don't think I've ever seen a game where players are still having fun by the end.
I did a bunch of BoardGameGeek rating analyses recently, one of which was collating a list of "least hated games" [1]. It might be interesting having a look at those sorts of games instead of widely derided games like Monopoly.
World of Warcraft seems like an odd one to analyse in terms of fun too, it's so divisive in the gaming community, you'll find a huge amount of people who find it boring and repetitive.
[1] http://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/183180/rating-analysis-50-least-hated-games http://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/183180/rating-analysis-50-...
- thedudemabry 12y agoWhile I agree that Monopoly is a rightfully derided board game among the pantheon, I think the author pulled meaningful analysis from why it did initially appeal to the public. Also, in case anyone unfamiliar with modern board games is reading, if you buy one board game this year, buy Pandemic. It's a challenging co-op game you can play with just your spouse or with up to 4 friends and it guarantees a fun night. That, or Cards Against Humanity :)
- shitloadofbooks 12y agoDue to it's co-op nature (which is fairly unusual to non modern boardgamers), some people might have a poor time playing Pandemic if there is an overbearing person quarterbacking the entire game. Some people love working together to discuss and find the absolute optimal solution collaboratively, but other people feel the need to play their own "character" and work towards the goal as best they can. With that in mind, I find Ticket To Ride a far less hit-or-miss modern boardgame for new players.