Best Fantasy Game
by morgan on Aug.27, 2009, under Lev Grossman
What is the # 1 fantasy game? If you had to pick, what gets the nod? Warcraft, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering? Is there a dark horse candidate? I’m taking Magic. It is a game in constant evolution and incorporating vast #s of possible variations. It has puzzle solving and logic and even some poker-like bluffing. Plus, it features iconic fantasy images and concepts.
For best Science Fiction game, I’m tempted to take Halo, but I’m going with a board game instead. Have you played Starfarers of Catan? That’s a fun game that captures the feeling of racing through space on a voyage of discovery, and it’s perfect for parties.
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