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30 Nov 2023 19:08 - 30 Nov 2023 19:11 #341170 by ubarose

Sagrilarus wrote:

ubarose wrote: The game is all about screwing other players.


If you're playing well, the game is about getting the other players to all screw each other.


This! It’s all about misdirection and negotiation.

Also, I don’t know how anyone could possibly play this game on BGA. So much of the game is played “above the table.” You need to be able to see your opponents’ tells, what they give away with a glance or the flutter of their fingers.
Last edit: 30 Nov 2023 19:11 by ubarose.

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30 Nov 2023 19:19 #341171 by Sagrilarus

dysjunct wrote: Get the torches and pitchforks because I've played El Grande multiple times both in-person and on BGA, and found it a boring slog every time.


It's kinda awful on BGA. You need to be there in person, need to be actively working your opponents. The game isn't good without play-by-play commentary.
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30 Nov 2023 23:14 #341173 by Hammy
In my defense, I do open every game I buy...it might just take a few years for them to get played! That's all. :whistle:

I will give you all a report on my experience with it once I return like the good lad I am. I honestly might tell my friends that El Grande is a priority or Ubarose will hurt me.
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01 Dec 2023 07:22 #341177 by Ah_Pook

Sagrilarus wrote:

dysjunct wrote: Get the torches and pitchforks because I've played El Grande multiple times both in-person and on BGA, and found it a boring slog every time.


It's kinda awful on BGA.


See also: every other game
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01 Dec 2023 07:45 #341178 by Ah_Pook

Hammy wrote: In my defense, I do open every game I buy...it might just take a few years for them to get played! That's all. :whistle:

I will give you all a report on my experience with it once I return like the good lad I am. I honestly might tell my friends that El Grande is a priority or Ubarose will hurt me.


Please do note that El Grande is a 5p game that stretches to 4p, if you want to see it in it's best light :)

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