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Post by smalltowngirlie on Dec 10, 2014 23:32:22 GMT
Looking for some board game suggestions for teen boys, all over 16. Stragety type games that take a while to play. I am looking at Settlers of Catan, but want to give DS a couple choices if it means I make a run to buy a new game.
They like to hangout and generally just do video games. I would like them to do something that involves more interaction and talking. These are not the most outgoing boys, but they are all good kids and get along great.
TIA
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Post by littlemama on Dec 11, 2014 0:41:24 GMT
Well, it's not much on strategy, but the hot game in DS' circle is Cards Against Humanity. He is a hs junior.
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 11, 2014 0:45:55 GMT
This isn't a strategy game, per se, but it involves talking... Wits and Wagers.
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Post by newfcathy on Dec 11, 2014 0:52:29 GMT
Ds19 loves cards against humanity.
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Post by phdscrap on Dec 11, 2014 0:59:09 GMT
I have been playing Talisman with my nephews and they love it.
I guess I am a prude, because I wouldn't buy Cards against humanity for a teenager!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 11, 2014 1:13:22 GMT
My dd is a freshman in college, and their group, generally 18-19 yrs old play cards of Humanity a lot. What about one of the Dungeons and dragons games? see my prev thread for my dd. ha
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Post by Merge on Dec 11, 2014 1:16:18 GMT
Cards Against Humanity is extremely raunchy. I wouldn't provide it for my teen.
I think Catan is a great choice.
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Post by perumbula on Dec 11, 2014 1:23:46 GMT
Pandemic, Forbidden Island (both cooperative games) King of Tokyo, Munchkin, Ticket to Ride, Discworld (if you can find it.) All pretty high strategy games and a lot of fun. My teens love playing them with us.  |
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 11, 2014 1:51:40 GMT
Yes, Cards Against Humanity is raunchy. I do love it though. We have played it as a family and my senior taught us all of the history references and I taught him all of the sexual ones. I have always been open with my boys about asking me any kind of question they had (and boy have they ever asked away).
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Post by maryboys on Dec 11, 2014 1:53:31 GMT
this is a helpful thread - sorry i don't have a suggestion, though.
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Post by kels99 on Dec 11, 2014 2:09:41 GMT
Carcassonne
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 11, 2014 2:14:06 GMT
I understand not providing CAH for your teens, however, I bet they play it.
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Post by julieb on Dec 11, 2014 2:15:39 GMT
I just got Qwirkle and The Game of Things for our kids. I think teenagers would like both.
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Post by Charlotte on Dec 11, 2014 2:19:29 GMT
We got Pandemic for DSS last year for Christmas. We have played it several times as a family and it is fun. It is a real great teamwork kind of game. He plays it with his friends all the time. I am also going to state the obvious with Risk. |
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Post by Merge on Dec 11, 2014 2:19:39 GMT
I understand not providing CAH for your teens, however, I bet they play it. Undoubtedly. But I'm not of the mindset that just because a teen is going to drink alcohol, that means I should go ahead and provide it. Same applies here IMO. |
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Post by myboysnme on Dec 11, 2014 2:22:25 GMT
My son's entire peer group plays D&D and they love it. The 5th edition Dungeon Master guide just came out.
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 11, 2014 2:34:40 GMT
I understand not providing CAH for your teens, however, I bet they play it. Undoubtedly. But I'm not of the mindset that just because a teen is going to drink alcohol, that means I should go ahead and provide it. Same applies here IMO. That's why I said I understand not providing it. |
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Post by imkat on Dec 11, 2014 3:03:28 GMT
Looking for some board game suggestions for teen boys, all over 16. Stragety type games that take a while to play. I am looking at Settlers of Catan, but want to give DS a couple choices if it means I make a run to buy a new game. They like to hangout and generally just do video games. I would like them to do something that involves more interaction and talking. These are not the most outgoing boys, but they are all good kids and get along great. TIA My son has been away at college, and they have been playing Settlers of Catan so much that he asked for it for Christmas. I was pretty surprised as the last time he played a board game was probably elementary school. I would say it's a good choice if my son who only likes video games likes it. |
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Dec 11, 2014 3:46:26 GMT
Thanks everyone. I will check these out and let DS see what he thinks. I really would like something different fo rhim and his friends to do, especially if they can all play it together.
Keep the ideas coming.
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Post by kckckc on Dec 11, 2014 4:01:32 GMT
My sons are now in their 20s, but they like Catan and 7 Wonders.
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Post by luvnlifelady on Dec 11, 2014 4:28:19 GMT
DH loves boardgames. He and his friend play "St. Petersburg" all the time.
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 11, 2014 5:33:59 GMT
My 18 year old son likes Risk, the Farming Game, Killer Bunnies, and Acquire.
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Post by Lindarina on Dec 11, 2014 8:07:11 GMT
For strategy games that take a while to play I would suggest Caverna: The cave farmers, Terra Mystica or Power Grid. All top games on Boardgamegeek, and solid games that goes over well with most people.
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Post by impearia on Dec 11, 2014 9:37:35 GMT
I LOVE board games, love them! Your mileage may vary but I really love a game called Arkham Horror (if they or you aren't okay with some PG-13ish allusions to monsters etc then pass) but it is GREAT fun with a group, and it is actually a co-operative game the group tries to beat the game. It also has tonnes of expansions if you like it you can get one of those and make the game new again!
Robo Rally is a lot of fun, goofy and lighthearted. Great with more than three players.
Dungeon Petz is hugely fun and funny. I think this would be a huge hit with teens. You are a goblin and you and your clan raise monsters for fun and profit! Super cute bits and board art.
If they have specific interests like sci-fi, steampunk, monsters, Lord of the Rings etc I could perhaps offer even more options for you.
Boardgamegeek mentioned above is an excellent resource for looking up games.
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Post by catmom on Dec 11, 2014 11:33:23 GMT
I have a few suggestions but it depends a bit on how many players, how long a game you are looking for and how serious you are about strategy. With that I can tailor a bit more. Here's some suggestions that could work well though:
Eldritch Horror - co-op game 1-5 players, takes about 3 hours, horror adventure, simpler than arkham horror. One of my top faves.
Galaxy trucker, 2-5 players, 1 hour. Fun to 'build' your spaceship then race around the board game and get it smashed up. Good choice for teenagers I think.
In a similar vein, space cadets or space cadets dice duel. Running a space ship. Either 3-5 players or 4 player for the dice version.
Space cadets and Galaxy trucker emphasis on the fun and slightly madcap. Strategy is light.
I haven't played it yet but king of New York is a fun dice chucking game with a King Kong monster theme. Very minimal strategy. Plays under an hour.
Slightly heavier games:
Caverna is good if they are feeling more introverted and want to play game of farming (which is better than it sounds!). I like it but wouldn't automatically think Caverna and teen boys in the same breath.
Arcadia quest - 2-6 players. It's a big game with lots of pieces and miniatures. Big rule book so takes some time to learn (all the deeper strategy games do) but it's a super fun dungeon crawl but with fun characters rather than scary that takes under 2 hours to play. You can also do campaigns.
If they like dungeon crawls and want a deeper game Descent 2 or level 7: omega protocol are great and can be played with as little as 2 players. Descent is monsters/demons and level7 is aliens. It's a one against many so 1 person plays the bad guy and everyone else plays the humans.
Smash up or marvel dice masters are both reasonably priced games that don't take up a lot of room and are really fun to play. 2 players and up. Dice masters is 30 minutes but will want play over and over. Smash up is under an hour. Dice masters is comic book themed and smash up is a mash of different types ie you could be a ninja wizard or a vampire troll.
Dead of winter is a semi cooperative game (there's a betrayer) about a post apocalyptic world with zombies. Different scenarios so 30 mins to 2 hours.
Pandemic is an hour long solid cooperative game about saving the world from deadly plagues.
Honestly I could go on and on but I'll stop there. I'm a bit of a board game geek.
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Post by khaleesi on Dec 11, 2014 14:06:43 GMT
Settlers of Catan Munchkin Pandemic Forbidden Island Forbidden Desert Carcassonne Agricola Betrayal at the House on the Hill (one of my fav's) Endeavor Dominion eta: Many of these have expansions so if you find a good one you can add expansions. Makes gift giving easy |
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Post by adoette on Dec 11, 2014 14:11:18 GMT
Settlers is the best game EVER. With the expansion packs it really is an infinitely replayable game.
We got 7 Wonders last Christmas and love it. I think it is up to seven players.
Highly recommend the YouTube series Table Top Games. It gives you a good idea what the games are about. And Will Wheaton is the host. Love him.
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Dec 11, 2014 14:52:51 GMT
Settlers is the best game EVER. With the expansion packs it really is an infinitely replayable game. We got 7 Wonders last Christmas and love it. I think it is up to seven players. Highly recommend the YouTube series Table Top Games. It gives you a good idea what the games are about. And Will Wheaton is the host. Love him. I just watched acouple Table Top Game videos and may have DH and DS check them out also. It really is a great way to see how the games actually play out. |
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Post by kmcginn on Dec 11, 2014 14:58:22 GMT
Dominoes and Quirkle. Both great games and take a while to play.
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Post by kristenf on Dec 11, 2014 15:59:25 GMT
I was also going to suggest Risk. I know I'm old LOL but I remember my friends in HS playing it constantly. I know these are not quite along the same lines, but I have played these types of games as a college student well into adulthood and just laugh our a$$es off... what about Taboo, or even Headbanz? Headbanz especially is goofy and might seem young, but each age group seems to be able to apply their own humor to these kinds of games. |
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