The Small balls are water beads.

You can buy them here -

https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1486652524&sr=8-5&keywords=flower+water+beads

Have you tried the "Japanese White Hell?"

http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG

If anyone wants to buy some.

This is at least twice as expensive as just buying an airzooka which works 10x better.

I got the idea from this post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/5t006a/making_floating_glass_dolls/

Edit: You can buy the water beads here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050ZNWYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are water beads (link to amazon).

They are a crystal polymer water substitute for plants and flowers. The beads absorb over 100 times their weight in water to form glass-like pearls that slowly release water back into their environment.

You could buy the water beads they use for weddings and put those in the soil.

You can buy a pack of dehydrated ones at Wal-Mart for like, $1.50. You soak em in water and add them to the pot.. they'll slowly release the water back over a few days.

edit: The clear ones are also fucking awesome to play with.

Yo! Just wanted to drop you this info because I LOVED it when I found it.

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Bag O Zombies!

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You get 100 of them. You can find them in glow in the dark form as well.

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This is also neat looking, but I haven't gotten them.

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Those look baller too.

After playing Gloomhaven, I really can't go back to these types of boardgames. Looks thematically cool of course.

Edit: If anyone is interested, it's on sale at Amazon for 99.00 (29% Off).

This is an example of why I like having [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Fake-Parking-Tickets-Pad-25/dp/B001689F5G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503599592&sr=8-1&keywords=parking+print+out) in my car. There was a sale on them not too long ago!

• Any Seiko 5 watch. There are tons of sub-$100 varieties, just pick one that matches the gift receiver's style best. They're an excellent value:dollar ratio in this price bracket. Many/most are also compatible with NATO watch straps, meaning they have an almost limitless number of combinations/styles that they can be worn in.
  
  
• The boardgame Gloomhaven just dropped to $96 on Amazon. It normally retails for $140, and is the #1 rated board game on BoardGameGeek.
  Gloomhaven summary:
  >Gloomhaven is a game of Euro-inspired tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players will take on the role of a wandering adventurer with their own special set of skills and their own reasons for traveling to this dark corner of the world. Players must work together out of necessity to clear out menacing dungeons and forgotten ruins. In the process, they will enhance their abilities with experience and loot, discover new locations to explore and plunder, and expand an ever-branching story fueled by the decisions they make.

Amazon has it on sale for $100 CAD which is even cheaper than $85 USD accounting for exchange rate.

Fantasy Creatures Action Figure Playset - 90pc Monster Battle Toy Collection (Includes Dragons, Wizards, Orcs, and more) - Perfect for Roleplaying and D&D Gaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746TKNSL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DrrHAbS8EAK3G

Also there is this if you have 20$

Edit: Just a heads up. Others have noted that these are a bit larger than your typical minis and will not fit your average 1inch grid perfectly. Just something to consider.

Not OP.

Like the first picture shows, it's those water absorbing beads. Then when the jar is filled with water they become transparent.

Neat idea OP. :)

Not sure how long figures should be submerged, but it looks cool for a picture! (I'd imagine long term submersion would cause paint damage.)

So I think that a pauper cube sounds like what you want to do. This is an all-commons cube, which, like you say, will allow fun, well-balanced play. It'll also be a bit lower complexity than a power cube would be, which is better for new players (as opposed to things like putting Eldrazi under a Mimic Vat).

Here's a link to an article about pauper cube with a link to a list at the bottom of the article.

The cards themselves will likely cost less than $100 - you may already have a good number of them - and then you would just need sleeves. I recommend double sleeving with something like the KMC Perfect Size inner sleeves and the KMC Hyper Matte sleeves outside. This will keep your cards in good condition (yes, they're commons, but it's nice if they stay nice looking. Some people also choose to foil out their pauper cube, since it's a lot cheaper to do than foiling out a powered or higher-powered cube, and double sleeving will prevent bending).

All in all for probably less than $200 you can make a fun pauper cube. Good luck!

For a funny approach, try these fake parking tickets. They worked for my spouse who used them on a college campus. After gifting particularly bad parking jobs a few of these, my spouse noticed over the next few weeks that the drivers did a much better job of parking. I particularly like the line, "May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your armpits."

Always carry some of these fake parking tickets: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001689F5G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420041515&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=51hx-rhtumL&ref=plSrch

As a delivery driver, I go thru a lot.

Here you go.

https://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Micro-White-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B008DCQE3O

Then you'll love [this one] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DCQE3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iNfAzbTWK1D9W)

and the astronomical cost of legos

edit: ~$1100. that's more than my car is worth at this point ;~;

KMC Hyper Mattes are what I swear by, and I was a staunch supporter of Dragon Shields for years.

Amazon

Something like this with different wording.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001689F5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_B-m-BbKB6P924

At least will give them a scare from 200ft away until they get to car and read it

ye dude

You know how with Lego some kids carefully follow the instructions in the booklet and others just use their imaginations and build random stuff?

Well, some grew up as adults who can easily build Ikea furniture, but that's not the point. The point is that there isn't one specific way to play with toys. Some will use dolls as action figures while others will sit Batman, a T-rex and a car around for a cup of tea.

As for your brother, he'll grow up to become the target demographic for this and than (NB : don't buy from the second link, it was originally sold for "only" $300 or so.)

I don't have parenting advice as I'm not a parent and not an example to follow as a child, but maybe try to work on his strengths rather than his weaknesses (ie. teach him how to read and write rather than try to force him to speak.) Read him books while showing the text and images maybe?

They sell them on Amazon, and the solution is right there on the front of the box!

Reason it didn't work is you used glass beads, you need this

https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1486652524&sr=8-5&keywords=flower+water+beads

Because these are 90% water that's why they appear invisible when in the jar of water.

It's less expensive for me on amazon.ca shipping included.

2 Perfect size Cad$10.70 or Usd$7.83

3 Hyper mat Cad$20.49 or Usd$15

Total on amazon.ca Usd$22.83 vs Usd$26.34 on massdrop

Munchkin - $29.99

Apron - $29.71

Lifting for Women - $14.44

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$74.14 - all are highest or high priority from her bomb list. :)

You think that's cool?

Try this

1.2m long super star destroyer.

Or you could get the larger Death Star.

I keep all my DS and 3DS games loose in a small box (actually it's an old Pokémon card collector tin).

Never had any game break because of this. It's ok if they rattle around a little as long as the container is clean (not dusty or full
of sand or something)

I read you have more than one kid using the games. I'd take all the cartridges out of the cases, get a binder with some of the 9-card sheet clear protectors and stick a cart in each card slot. Then they don't have to be in any particular order because kids will be able to just turn the pages and see all the labels easily.

Getting punished for this sounds ridiculous to me, my parents gave us games, back the the original gameboy days, and it was on us to keep them sorted and safe and our fault if they got lost.

Edit: mobile spelling

Amazon

I'm a huge fan of Lego but Lepin is actually great for sets that Lego has discontinued. For instance, the Lego Super Star Destroyer was discontinued but you can still find sets from private sellers for over $1000. Lepin has a near perfect knockoff for a hundred bucks. Spend a little time reprinting the STAR WNRS stickers and nobody knows the difference, with a 90% discount. I always buy from Lego when I can, but for something like this I don't mind buying the knockoff.

Let's start with the big picture. You're going to want somewhere to keep your cards.

For the ones at home, something like this should do just fine. It keeps things mostly organized, is rather inexpensive, and will last. You can make inserts to help subdivide more if needed.

Next, you're going to want something to carry your cards in for the go. Many people just use backpacks or messenger bags, but there are [specialty bags] (http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Zippered-Gaming-Corrugated/dp/B0009F3DQ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419647218&sr=8-2&keywords=card+carrying+case) that you can purchase as well.

To keep you decks organized and protected while in the bag, [deck boxes] (http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Boxes-Magic-Pokemon-YuGiOh/dp/B00EA9REK6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419647294&sr=8-3&keywords=deck+box) are the way to go. They make things nice and modular and will protect your cards even if you just have a normal backpack.

For your trades, if you go that route, a [binder] (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Universal-Round-Ring-Economy-Vinyl-View-Binder/24966030) and some [sleeve pages] (http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Page-Protectors/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419647392&sr=8-1&keywords=card+pages) should do fine.

Finally, your decks. Sleeves! Sleeves! Sleeves! and Sleeves! The cards in your decks are going to see the most use so you're going to want to protect them the best. I've found that [Dragon Shield] (http://www.dragonshield.com/) and [Ultra Pro] (http://www.ultrapro.com/division.php?d=g) sleeves are excellent for their value and use them on several of my decks. Cards in your deck are often your most powerful and you're going to want to keep them in the best shape possible.

Many people, myself included, will argue for getting a [Play Mat] (http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-84314-Grumpy-Play/dp/B00IT5GPZ2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419647676&sr=8-3&keywords=card+playmat) so that you sleeves won't get torn up as much and will last longer, but it's not absolutely essential.

Oh! I forgot dice! My group have found that dice are the easiest way to keep track of things like life totals, counters, and about everything else you need a number for. Having your own are absolutely essential, there's always someone you can borrow from, but they're a great thing to have around.

edit One thing I want to point out is that everything there can be customized to fit your particular style, so have fun! The way you carry and present your cards says as much about you as the cards themselves!

I decided to start collecting with Steam Siege and Generations. Figuring out the best way to keep stuff was daunting at first. After going through all of TCC's videos and lurking in this and the collection sub, this is the system I settled on:

-Each Set gets its own 1" binder. Be sure to use a D-ring style so the pages sit evenly on top of each other. I like these from Office Max/Depot because they open and close easily and have a pin-hole style of lock so it ensures alignment of the rings and minimizes catching pages.

--In the inside pocket of the cover, I put the Trainer's Guide from the ETB of the set, fits nicely in the larger of the 2 pockets. Make sure you don't put anything in the back cover's pockets, as that could make an uneven surface for your cards to rest on if you leave the binders on their sides.

--Then, each binder starts with a 4-pocket binder sheet to store one of each booster art for the set.

--After the booster page, I organize the cards by set number, starting with the core set followed by the parallel set. I use Ultra pro's 18 pocket side loading card pages for storing the cards. Pretty much hands down the best. I prefer the black backing and only want to put 1 card in each pocket. Nice fit, though I noticed some scratches/imperfections in clarity on the batch I got. Not a big deal for me, as they are still very durable, but may be for others.

---Basic cards go into a KMC perfect fit sleeve upside-down and then into the binder page. Good protection, tight fit, not too much cost. KMC's are pretty universally accepted as the best. As some have said, too tight a fit could damage a card, too loose and it wont fit for double sleeving. I've never had a KMC perfect fit that was too tight, maybe a little loose, but never tight that it could cause damage. Looser ones I just put to the side for storing non-foil cards and not for double sleeving.

---Any foil card (Holos, parallels, URs, SRs, etc.) go into a KMC perfect fit upside down, and then into a black KMC Hyper Mat before going into the binder. I usually double sleeve a stack of cards and then put them into a tight deck box or under a stack of books for a week or so to squeeze out all the air before putting them into the binder.

-Any extra cards then get stored in the ETB for the set they are from. Organize them however you like, but I keep one section for a playset of up to 4 of each card, and any copies above that go into a second 'trash/trade' section. Eventually I may put the playsets of 4 cards into penny sleeves just to keep things sorted more easily, but I don't have too much surplus yet to warrant it. Again, I always keep things ordered by set number.

--Here, any extra foil cards will get sleeved. Right now I am just using Ultra Pro's deck protectors since I ran out of perfect fits, but really don't like how they have the stippled surface on the inside of the sleeve as well. I can feel it scratching the edges/back of the card each time I sleeve one. Particularly valuable rares or holos may get double sleeved for better protection, but still get stored in the box.

-For actual play, I would stick to KMC hyper mats. Good shuffle feel, and last longer than the Ultra Pro's. I played a game with a buddy with my deck sleeved in the Ultra pro's and loved the shuffle feel, but the sleeves just break too easily if you catch a corner. Also they aren't opaque, KMC's are definitely the better looking.

I'm on mobile, so forgive the utter lack of formatting. I was looking for a zipper, three ring binder, a spot of graph paper pads, and big enough pockets so I didn't have to squeeze things in and out. See below for what I got.

The portfolio: K.DESIGNS- Zippered Leather... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y48BBKG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The sleeves:
Full page: 200-Pack Standard (Not Economy)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077S6Z6MS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Half page: BCW 2-Pocket Clear Protective... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003FZDFI6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Trading card page: Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Silver Series... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HIOVOG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You'll need the Base Game which allows for 2-4 people to play the game. If you want to play with 5-6, you'll need this expansion.

Beyond that there are many, many expansions such as Seafarers or Cities & Knights. I don't recommend buying any of them until you've played at least 5-10 games of the base version. See if you like the game first.

As for edition, just get 5th, it'll make buying expansions easier in the future.

I have had a few friends buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=sr_1_4

It guarantees 15 full sets and the quality seemed fine. It's hard to beat for the price.

Wizdice guarantees 15 complete sets:

https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/

Buy 3 sets of these and you're all set:

https://www.amazon.com/SmartDealsPro-Durable-Drawstring-Jewelry-Packaging/dp/B00W3R2BDC

I bought a bag of Wizdice years ago when everyone was praising them for the number of complete sets. My son and I eagerly put together the bag and got ONE complete set. 3 days later Wizdice reached out to me via reddit because of a post I made and offered to send me a new bag, because the bag I got was a "bag of hurt."

I didn't even complain in the post. I just said that not every bag is a winner and that's the chance you take, I'm still happy with the purchase.

So, now I always recommend Wizdice to everyone, because they went above and beyond for me.

EDIT: These bags are even cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Pouches-Drawstrings-Wiz-Dice/dp/B00DH1FZNG/

Gloomhaven $86 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZXVN4P/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_Vln4DbEQSHFGV

https://www.amazon.com/SCS-Direct-Monster-Action-Figure/dp/B00W5WSN5A?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_6

https://www.amazon.com/SCS-Direct-Fantasy-Creatures-Playset/dp/B0746TKNSL/ref=pd_aw_fbt_21_img_2/134-2850793-6105410?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0746TKNSL&pd_rd_r=6799ca22-7e0c-11e9-aef3-91e0c1ba0bc6&pd_rd_w=IiMxG&pd_rd_wg=CySu9&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=6RKB88GN4DJ7TSQZZDGZ&psc=1&refRID=6RKB88GN4DJ7TSQZZDGZ

I got these two sets and don’t regret it. Multiples of each in two colors, they can be painted but it’s not the best material for it.

Ok, don't laugh too hard at me, but I got this "bucket of monsters" really cheap, and you'd be surprised at how many will work for D&D, especially if you paint them. It's 100 monsters for, like $18 bucks American.

Edit: This is a "fantasy creatures" bucket for $23.

Amazon has it for $95. A tad more expensive but worth to mention in case Amazon works better for someone.

Might want to post this on the actual /r/magicTCG page. If he plays casually you could buy him several products. The Deck Builders Toolkit is a good start, as it comes with a bunch of cards. You could also buy him a "fat pack" of the newest set, Khans of Tarkir, which comes with 9 packs.

The other things you listed could be okay, but there could be a lot of repeats which your son might not like. I have absolutely no experience with the bulk sets at all, so take the risk if you want to. I would stick with the first one you linked though, as it's from a trustworthy seller.

Depending on your budget, you could get the Toolkit, the fat pack, a pack of sleeves, and a good deck box.

I bet he will find several thousand more dollars worth of cards in there. He should invest in some sleeves and card holders in order to protect his cards. I prefer to double sleeve, then put it in a magic card binder (NOT a regular 3 ring binder) or in a top loaders.

KMC Perfect Fit sleeves

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Barrier-PERFECT-packs-Total/dp/B00T3Z72Q8

KMC Hyper Matte Playing Sleeves

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-Sheets/dp/B00VCQXQAW

Rigid Top Loaders

https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Regular-TOPLOADERS-Standard/dp/B01G1GRLSA

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You take the card and (carefully) put the card upside down into the Perfect Fit sleeves. The card should fit snugly in there. Then you put the card into the Playing Sleeve with the opening of the Perfect Fit sleeve at the bottom. Then put the whole thing into a top loader.

So Card -> Perfect Fit sleeve -> Playing Sleeve -> Top Loader

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Good luck!.. And no more bend testing for all that is holy, lol.

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Edit to add: if they are in extremely good condition (like they look perfect straight out of the pack), it may be best to avoid the Perfect Fit because you can cause very small nicks in the corners if you're not careful putting them in which can affect their grade, but if they look like the Black Lotus you have there, then it's probably not a huge concern.

You're a little late to this party.

• Dead Last is a recent game with a traitor mechanic. On Amazon now for exactly 20 bucks. But it requires a minimum of 6 players.
  
  
• Coup scales well from 2 to 6. It is a good game of hidden identities.
  
  
• One Night Ultimate Werewolf / Vampire are good games that work from 3 - 10 players. Good amount of bluffing and hidden identities.
  
  
• And then there's always the classic Resistance: Avalon.
  
  Edit1: Few other suggestions: Bang: The Dice Game, Citadels, Mascarade
  
  Edit2: Formatting

Amazon has it for $26 and free shipping if you're Prime which might be a better deal for some, as MM's shipping costs are sometimes high.

Saw this on /r/beamazed and thought that something like this would be great for PSH or Mini's.

The small balls are water beads

So, here's all the details on how people store Magic cards meant to be played, with links.

The gold standard for the number of Magic cards to store is 75 or 100 double sleeved cards. As long as your container can store this many cards in one section it will be at least useful to the owner. Additionally, no one really likes storing their cards flat like your current box. Cards are much, much easier to retrieve from the container if stored edge on (top or sides exposed as opposed to your front or back, look at the pictures below).

The Boulder deck box by Ultimate guard holds exactly the preferred number of cards, down to sub millimeter tolerance. 100 cards and 75 cards

Ultra pro makes a pretty ubiquitous soft plastic box for 75 cards and 100 cards which does offer a little more wiggle room.

Ultimate guard makes nearly identical boxes. 75 cards, 100 cards.

They call their 75 card boxes 80 card boxes but that's referring to single sleeving and even single sleevers tend to appreciate the extra space for a few ancillary cards like tokens.

Also, we do not double sleeve with penny sleeves but inverted(open end at bottom of card) perfect^1 fit^2 sleeves and with regular^1 sleeves^2 over that.

https://www.tolariancommunitycollege.com/how-to-double-sleeve-your-magic-the-gathering-cards-and-why-mtg/

Being able to hold cards is great but there is also some benefit to being able to hold a whole deck box. The Arkhive is a popular example. It holds snugly 5 x 75 card boulders and 4 x 100 card boulders. It also holds soft plastic boxes but less precisely.

When storing dice they are stored separately from cards. Ultra Pro, Ultimate Guard

KMC Perfect Fit huge price spike: $100,000 for 3 packs

Man, i was going go fucking LOSE it if he pulled one of these babys out at the end!

Or Pure White Hell

Or this.

I remember having these as a kid.

I call this the wakey wakey. Perfectly harmless but wow does it give them a jolt. It almost feels like a bucket of cold water and the first time you use it the whole class loses their minds.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IJIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_fR4UDbHCFHD04

Best 20 I spent in college and I never thought I would use it besides blasting empty beer cans with my roommates.

https://www.amazon.com/Fake-Parking-Tickets-Pad-BWacky/dp/B001689F5G

...works everytime.

For a base set I prefer Munchkin Deluxe. It has a board added to it, but you can still just use the cards. I find the board really helpful in getting people to play because it’s easier to describe what the goal of the game is. Also, it makes it much easier to play drunk (if thats what youre into). You can always buy expansions and other base sets and use the board to go along with it.

Munchkin Deluxe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U7JJWE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_80oYAbP0TA8NJ

Munchkin Deluxe is included in this. Picked it up along with Carcassone and Betrayal at House on the Hill. Thanks OP.

It's not worse than this:
https://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Micro-White-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B008DCQE3O

This is extraordinarily thorough. So thorough in fact, that you should also consider board gaming. Reading this, it just makes a lot of sense for you. I think board gaming would fit you like a glove.

1. Video games have moved away from couch co-op. You've made a great list here with a lot of solid points, but I doubt you would have ever reached your conclusion, had you considered board games. Keep Talking is certainly a good entertaining game, nothing against it. It's just, that game feels plucked like a needle out of a haystack. Like you've biopsied out a very small node from inside a large mass.

You don't really have this problem with board games. Literally every single board game in existence is designed to be played with people immediately around you. I hesitate to use the phrase "played co-operatively" simply because most board games are NOT co-operative - though there are notable exceptions like Pandemic or Ghost Stories. Both great games.

Board games use human beings as the engine the game runs on. That's not to say board games pit intellects against each other in some sort of valid competition of "who's the most smartest", but to say: humans are social machines and will surprise you with their grasp of system thinking. If I have five or six people in the room with me, I'd prefer the game that we're playing to exist in the head-space between us rather than on some electronic device.

People have come over to my house in the real world. Why not play a game with them that also exists in the real world? I can play videogames over online multiplayer until I'm blue in the face. Just last night I reinstalled Bad Company 2 and played with a few old college roommates. If I had those old friends over to my house, we'd play a board game. It seems crazy to me that someone has taken the time to drive over to your place and you set them down in front of a computer.

2. Because boardgames have always been designed around a social experience taking place in the real world, they're just better at it. This is definitely subjective. You can feel free to disagree with me all you want, but there are mechanics that I just don't see in videogames. Sure, I could load up Gremlin's Inc and replicate what is probably the best roll n' move game I've ever played, but roll n' move is a Monopoly era game genre. Board games can move past this.

You can't play Two Room's and a Boom on a machine. You can't play Bid n' Bluff games like Liar's Dice, Sheriff of Nottingham, or social deduction games like Coup or Love Letter. You can't play physical dexterity games like Jenga (still great fun btw), Flick em' Up, or Catacombs.

There are just games that play better with groups of people because they exist in the real world and make use of humans as the operating system.

3. Board games are much more open to much more people. I don't know about you, but in my experience board games are just more accessible to a wider range of people. I'm maybe going to get a round of Mario Kart out of the adults in my life that love me, but I've sat down with people over 50 and had a great time with Ticket to Ride. At family reunions I've enjoyed Dominion with young children and grandparents alike. Settlers of Catan, Blockus, and Carcassonne are all genuinely fun games I played to death with my family.

How crazy is that? I would really look forward to playing one of those games with my whole family. I can't think of even one videogame that fits that criteria.

4. Perhaps most simply, there are incredible games that just don't exist in videogame form - even though they could. Is the total conversion mod for Crusader Kings II not giving you that full heady Game of Thrones experience? Why not just play Game of Thrones. This is probably my favorite game and it's just not on computers. I can imagine a version of Cosmic Encounter played over online multiplayer, but why? It already exists in perfect form. If I want to play El Grande, or Arctic Scavengers, or Lords of Vegas - well . . . those games just don't exist as videogames.

5. Just honorable mentions. Seven Wonders. Splendor. Blueprints.


TL;DR. There are a ton of great board games out there and if you actually are struggling to think of something that you and your friends can enjoy together in the same room - maybe give it a shot rather than lament the lack of couch co-op in videogames.

https://camelcamelcamel.com/Asmodee-SCSPL01-Splendor-Board-Game/product/B00IZEUFIA


This isn't below the average price for Amazon.

You can buy Perfect Fit sleeves in bulk

KMC 100 Card Barrier PERFECT SIZE (10 packs/Total 1000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kJhcBb2QT96E3

Dungeons & Dragons is the big dog, it's the only TTRPG most people have ever heard of and that name recognition means whatever the current edition of D&D is will almost always have the largest player base in a given area in the English-speaking world.

But if you want a different game you could go with something like Savage Worlds, which is a rules-medium system that can play in any genre you want. The corebook (which is the only book you'd need to play, though others are helpful) is less than $10, which is a plus. See the demo here: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/peg-freebies/TD06.pdf
Corebook here https://www.amazon.com/Savage-Worlds-Deluxe-Explorers-S2P10016/dp/1937013200

If you want to get some friends together and try some D&D (5th edition, which is the current one) though, I'd try it with the free demo rules before dropping between $90 - 120 on the 3 core books depending on where you buy them. Free demo rules here: https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules

If you play a game with your friends you'll want some dice, unless you just decide to use a dice roller app on your phones. I'd recommend buying a big bundle of cheap dice rather than paying a lot for individual sets. A bundle like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01KN7REWQ&pd_rd_wg=8uUwb&pd_rd_r=HQQYF600AKZZA1GKEZHV&pd_rd_w=CjKc8

DrivethruRPG is the site you'll want for other RPGs and older Dungeons & Dragons material, they're the amazon or wal mart of TTRPGs, selling PDFs and print on demand books. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/

These tubes of minis are probably the best value: 90-100 minis for ~$20. They can give you a good base, and then you can purchase specific minis for more important characters (PCs, important NPCs, BBEGs, etc.)

Dwarves, Elves, Wizards, Orcs, Dragons, Unicorns, Skeletons, Fairies and Centaurs

Fiends, Flesh Golems (Frankenstein), Lizardfolk/Dragonborn (Godzilla), Mummies, Cyclops, Werewolves, Vampires, Zombies, Giant Spider, Giant Moths, Sahaugin (Creature from the Black Lagoon), gravestones

CamelCamelCamel is the site you want to see price history of individual items on Amazon.

If you have a friendly local game store I highly suggest checking their price out and buying locally. My FLGS has Gloomhaven for $119.99 when it is in stock, cheaper than Amazon, and I get to help keep my local store in business.

Warning: DO NOT PRE-ORDER THIS ON AMAZON RIGHT NOW.

All the shady re-sellers are doing exactly what they did during the KS campaign. They mark-up the game way above MSRP and have a completely bogus shipping date that loosely coincides with estimates from the publishers. Amazon does not hold re-sellers accountable for the illegitimate shipping dates they push in order to generate pre-orders.

Start with your FLGS and set up a notification on FunAgain, Cool Stuff or Miniature Market just in case you can't get it locally. Don't support bullshit scalpers on Amazon.

KMC Perfect Fit are sleeves that are designed to fit perfectly on normal sized cards, and thus work for Pokemon cards. They will thicken them up a little bit. They are completely transparent (no words, markings, or anything else on the sleeve), just a clear, colourless sleeve. They are very good quality.

Here they are on Canadian Amazon (would be cheaper on American if you live in the US): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0007N7PB2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon has them

Fake parking tickets

http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411364973&sr=8-1&keywords=hydrogel+beads

And they are like super cheap. Read some comments, they are slightly amusing.

I think they’re just water beads

Well it won't work for the manuals but I keep mine in a binder using the trading card sleeves. You can fit 2 per slot, or 18 per page.

Edit: You can also fit one GB/GBC cart per slot if you have any of those to store as well.

It looks to be different shades of green on each end.

If you want truly painful, this is the one to go for: https://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Micro-White-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B008DCQE3O It's 99% pure trial and error for each piece, so the fun wears out quickly

Ja.. Busque este y venía a comentar eso..

Just got this for my girlfriend with the last bit of money I had on Amazon. What do you guys think of it?

Vintage, Retro Colorful Crystal Owl Pendant and Long Chain Necklace with Antiqued Bronze/Brass Finish

With all the love of my soul, you need some better board games.

Ticket to Ride is my favorite "gateway" game. No more complicated than Monopoly et al but so much better: http://www.amazon.com/Days-of-Wonder-DOW-7201/dp/0975277324

Coup is another. If it takes longer than five minutes to play a round, you're not being aggressive enough: http://www.amazon.com/Coup-Card-Game-Resistance-Universe/dp/B00GDI4HX4/

When you're ready for something a little more strategic, Settlers of Catan is a classic: http://www.amazon.com/MayFair-Games-MFG3061-Settlers-Catan/dp/B000W7JWUA

Hop on over to /r/boardgames some time!

• Glory to Rome Black Box ~$200
  
• Twilight Struggle $33.36
  
• Agricola $43.29
  
• Red 7 $12.99
  
• Schotten Totten $14.01
  
• Patchwork $17.73
  
• A Feast for Odin (Using Caverna Amazon pricing) $78.25
  
• Food Chain Magnate ~$100
  
• The Great Zimbabwe ~$100
  
• Ghost Stories $39.99
  
• Liberty or Death: The American Insurrection $60.81
  
• Hive: Carbon $24.15
  
• Imhotep $27.49
  
• Terra Mystica $64.95
  
• Arboretum ~$15
  
• Avignon: A Clash of Popes $12
  
• Coup $7.17
  
• Grifters ~$15
  
• Broom Service $19.59
  
  This is $885.78 total so you have $114.22 left over for shipping/additional cost etc.
  
  Would then proceed to spend the next year reacquiring all of LotR:LCG and waiting for a reprint of Indonesia.

It's super simple to make! The bobble head figure is about $9 on amazon. Cut out the plastic in the top of the head and removed the spring mechanism from the bottom. Used the cut-out from the top to plug the hole in the bottom and secured it all with hot glue. Then just bought a $2 miniature succulent plant from the grocery store and transferred it in. The plant looked like this one.

If you like traditional board games, try one that's a little more complex, such as:

Carcassone

Catan

Risk

http://www.amazon.com/Mayfair-Games-MFG-3071-Edition/dp/B00U26V4VQ/ref=dp_ob_title_toy for 3-4 players

5-6 players is an entirely different, and far worse, game (it removes a push your luck mechanic that is fun and interesting, and takes a LOT longer for games because people can do stuff much more often).

I suggest other games with similar themes when you want to play with less than 3 or more than 4 people

Parthenon Rise of the Aegean for for 3-6

Chinatown for 3-5

I have done a similar thing but with Wiz-dice.


Pound-o-dice on Amazon



Nice thing it it's always complete sets. And a pretty good deal price-wise. We have a big tin can which I keep all the ones I don't use in. Then we can make sets for new players as needed. I kinda dice hoard....

Mysterium - $29.71

Spendor - $23.76

Splendor is $20 (50% off) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-SPL01-Splendor/dp/B00IZEUFIA

I am groot!

I use these card sleeves. I love them because they fit perfectly to the card and it doesn't move around inside.

I personally prefer to slip the card in upside down so the top of the card is touching the bottom of the sleeve.

If I'm going to be scanning a lot of cards in my game (or mailing them), I use anything similar to these top loaders.

For a binder I am currently using a few of these ultra pro 4-pocket binders until I have all of the official binders here.

a few good games you could start with are, King of Toyko , or Pandemic, or Catan, or Betrayal at House ont he hill.

There is also a great youtube channel called Tabletop run by Wil Wheaton that showcases a ton of games where you can watch them play and get a feel ahead of time if its a game you think you would be interested in. http://geekandsundry.com/shows/tabletop/

Its working on my end. It has to be the specified games,

• Pandemic Blue(not red),
  
• Catan, and
  
• Ticket to Ride Europe (not regular/america).
  
  Should come to $80 +tax.

Me and my friends bought Wiz Dice a while back, the bags had 15 full sets of dice for 20 dollars. My friend had one defective dice but after emailing them and sending them the broken die they sent back a replacement in a couple of days so their customer service is good in case you have any issues with the product.

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I think it was this set but it has been years since I bought it. https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=pd_cp_200_1/138-3020814-9609954?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01KN7REWQ&pd_rd_r=0c29d453-8968-4e60-90cc-7f0b39c89482&pd_rd_w=v417q&pd_rd_wg=p8zBK&pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&pf_rd_r=NFKQTY0PBFP6HH95K961&psc=1&refRID=NFKQTY0PBFP6HH95K961

Materials used:

-Lamp: https://www.target.com/p/fillable-glass-small-lamp-base-clear-threshold-153/-/A-53328566?preselect=15546771

-Shade: https://www.target.com/p/montreal-wren-lamp-shade-white-project-62-153/-/A-53329417?preselect=52434531

-100 pack of random dice: https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref

-A wrapping paper cardboard tube cut down one side.

The lamp has a solid metal rod running down the middle. Open the lamp and wrap the cardboard tube around the rod. This decreases the area inside the jar so you can fill it with less dice. This has about 2 layers deep of dice. I bet if I made a cardboard tube large enough I could fill it with one layer of dice and it would look the same.

Meh, for $5 more you can get better looking dice: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KN7REWQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gloomhaven has been available on Amazon's US store for $90-$110 for many many months now.

Not sure about international availability, 300 euros (~$340) is insane.

That's an awesome tip about the curved plastic. Thank you for posting that tip. Here's a link to the minis on Amazon. On mobile over here, pardon the crappy format.

https://www.amazon.com/SCS-Direct-Fantasy-Creatures-Playset/dp/B0746TKNSL/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540082831&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bulk+miniatures&dpPl=1&dpID=61Tzx4931FL&ref=plSrch

I believe it's called an "airzooka" my family use to have one which, when filled with smoke, would give crazy big smoke rings.

Airzooka - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IJIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_roCLBbMTZGKE9

No idea which part of the world you live in but you can still buy the SSD on Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Super-Destroyer-10221/dp/B0050R0YB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397103310&sr=8-1&keywords=super+star+destroyer

Ouache, 800 dollars sur Amazon ! J'ai l'impression qu'il y a certaines boites de Lego que faut en acheter autant que tu peux si t'as la chance de les voir en magasin, puis un ou deux ans plus tard tu les revends sur ebay pour deux ou trois fois ce que t'as payé.

Orbeez or water beads , used in flower arrangements

Our campaign uses these: http://www.thegm.org/alpha/ printed on cardstock and then fitted into plastic card collector's pages. We have bought many packages of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HIOVOG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00 and fit them in 3-ring binders.

I play a bard, we have a cleric, and a ranger and they all serve really well. Sometimes the website doesn't have some of the spells, but there is a template to type up your own afaik.

I believe this is about a square feet in size. It's an all white puzzle

There is also an all black one

It's really explained by a $13 airzooka. These will ruffle your hair across the room.
http://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Imagine-2990-Airzooka/dp/B00006IJIC

He bought it online.

But it's pretty lame that someone couldn't write something better for a product they are selling.

Munchkin Deluxe - the perfect meld of Munchkin with a gameboard and move markers.

Someone got me it for World's End Plus exchange and my husband and I have lots of fun playing it.

They have a marvel helicarrier Lego that is $380! And that's not even getting into the adult collectors level legos

https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Super-Destroyer-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B0050R0YB8

This is what I ask Santa for. (he said it won't fit in the sleigh)

Huge sale over at amazon right now. A whopping 4 cents!

Amazon Smile link for those interested.

It is just a standard jar I picked out at hobby lobby that was a hard edged cylinder. Lucky for you I posted a write up in /r/metroid. (I probably should have sold them as kits!)

PARTS LIST:

1. It starts with making a baby metroid perler. You can find the original sprite at the spriters-resource Pick your favorite!
   
   
2. Pick out the colors you require. Here is a handy chart. You can get perler beads at most hobby stores (Joanns, Hobby Lobby, Michaels)
   
   
3. Acquire pegboard. here's an example It comes with parchment paper. follow the directions for melting with standard clothing iron (Steam setting should be off)
   
   
4. Pick out jar. Choose cylinder with hard edges.
   
   
5. Acquire Water beads here. Note that you only need 1tsp for 16-20oz. They expand 300x their size.
   
   
6. Fill jar 1/3 full of water beads and place baby metroid centered in and level in the jar.
   
   
7. Fill remaining portion of jar with water beads so the sprite stays still. Now fill the jar slowly with bottled water so all voids are filled. Go ahead and give it a couple taps / shakes for the bubbles to be released.
   
   
8. Pick up base light. I really recommend this one. It has a rubberized sleeve that has good tacticity so the jar won't slip off.
   
   
9. ENJOY!

Like this?

Here is some information about it: http://boingboing.net/2017/02/10/use-water-beads-to-suspend-thi.html

Here is a link where you can buy the beads on Amazon.

Water beads.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050ZNWYG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A396EBIMA2WTOH

BTW you have to use distilled water.

I'm a total novice but I keep my thread in baseball card holders - basically segmented page protectors [like these.] (https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Silver-Protectors/dp/B005HIOVOG)

Behold~ White Hell Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 pieces. Very aptly named. XD

[Apparently there are markings on the back side to make the challenge easier? Not that I would know.] (/spoiler)

Spend a couple more bucks and get these sleeves. They'll last longer.

Also, forget the deckbox and the gift card and get him a custom playmat from here.

unsure about the exact sleeves there, but if you're just trying to get away from the matte sleeves out there, my go-to's are KMC hypers, textured back and clear front, specifically for pokemon cards they work for single or double sleeving

Love Letter - Ultra fun game for 2 to 4 players, super small, super simple, but tons of replayability. One of my favorite games ever, and a hit with everyone. Currently $8 on amazon.

Coup- Super basic social deduction game, tons of fun for not a lot of money. More complicated than Love Letter, but not very difficult. The hardest part about teaching a younger kid this game is the idea that you can (and should) lie to your friends. Currently $9 on amazon.

Red 7 - This is a small 2-4 player game, super fun, super simple. Currently $9 on amazon

Basically, you can get all three of these for ~$25.

What do you do for a last-minute, good present for a friend?

I had an Amazon gift card, so I looked up some cute notebooks and cards, socks and two, tote, umbrella and two, books, and board games. I went with the notebook and cards, for her, but it might be fun to brainstorm good possibilities. Summer is the season of birthdays around here.

There are two Amazon listings for splendor. The one sold by Amazon is cheaper but is also a pound lighter. (Look in the product description)

Cheaper/lighter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZEUFIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_UsTjxb9XB6TPQ

Heavier: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S52ULMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_HuTjxbQ4X932X

Saw the price. No brainer. This should be gone soon

Splendor is also $15.03

While not part of the 40% deal, the Catan base game is currently 29% off.

Just spitballing some ideas for you here from what we've loved!

Board games - we've found a lot of fun playing board games together. In our early days of marriage, we would play some fun and lengthy games together. You can set it up on a table and even with all the distractions of kids come back and take turns every few hours. Some fun games we've played together:

• Pandemic - it's you two against the bad guys. It's a great team game and no one gets competitively aggressive because you're on the same team.
  
• Settlers of Catan - a fun game but it it can be competitive. Basically you build villages and stuff - slightly complex but plenty of YouTube videos explaining how it works!
  
• Ticket to Ride - A simpler game, but fun none-the-less. Easy to pick up!
  
• Agricola - The wife and I played this like crazy our first two years of marriage. We would set a board up and play for hours. You can pick it up in 15 minutes or so from YouTube videos. Lots of fun!
  
  Reading books - something we have fun doing is reading a book together. You could get an exciting best-seller top read and massage her back the entire time she reads it out loud to the two of you. We've bonded a lot through this. Find something exciting and you've got it made!
  
  Computer games - I enticed my wife into my world to play computer games with me. And now she LOVES it. How we got there was I massaged her back while instructing her how to play a game. It took a few days, but she became hooked. And now we have two computers setup in the same room and we play Team Fortress 2 together quite frequently. We've had quite a few Friday nights of pizza + wine + Team Fortress 2 until the AM hours. There's many games you can experience together. Seriously one of the best things that ever happened to our marriage in recent months.
  
  App games - For a season we played Words with Friends together. You can each download the app and play against each other in the same room. We would go to a coffee shop and just sit there playing against each other. There are a lot of multiplayer games out there you can casually play together.
  
  Anyway, there's some ideas! What we've found is that we're always changing - just keep trying new things and the fun and excitement will stay alive!

First result that came up:

https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/

https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ

Wizdice

Or apparently their new set that I just noticed series ii

I've picked up 3 lbs of the first link, came with almost always complete sets, with maybe 5 random extra dice that didn't match.

Edit, found a picture of the last [bag] (http://i.imgur.com/JZVxCQE.jpg)

SCS Direct Fantasy Creatures Action Figure Playset - 90pc Monster Battle Toy Collection (Includes Dragons, Wizards, Orcs, and More) - Perfect for Roleplaying and D&D Gaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746TKNSL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9kboDbD95VX1P

I was thinking more about this whole thing in general, not just your hideout.

I mean look at this, https://www.pathofexile.com/shop/category/hideout-decorations#microtransaction-HideoutTransformer
Thats 5$


https://www.pathofexile.com/shop/category/hideout-decorations#microtransaction-HideoutArcaneThrone

Thats 25$. If i check Amazon for stuff below 25$ i can find some real nice and usefull stuff, so using that for a piece of my hideout that i can even interact with feels like.. idk. You could invest into Pandemic with its current discount. You are also half way into Pandemic Legacy which is super good. With its current discount its even 25% of a copy of Gloomhaven which has easily over 100 hours of content.

I get the expensive armor and semi-expensive skill effects, since you see them, in theory, all the time but a weird chair in your hideout that you cant sit in? I dont know how i could justify that when i compare it to some of the boardgames i have on my shelf (given, those games are on discount currently, but still.)

https://www.amazon.com/SCS-Direct-Fantasy-Creatures-Playset/dp/B0746TKNSL?keywords=fantasy+figurines&qid=1538136903&sr=8-4&ref=mp_s_a_1_4

If you dont care about size, they are bigger than D&D figures. They arent bad for their price.

Just get it on Amazon for $120

Gloomhaven Board Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZXVN4P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7NSrzb7QFPMSR

I ordered these for our first campaign and they worked great. Bunch of options and it was 22 bucks. Have everyone pitch in 6 bucks and you should be good.

SCS Direct Fantasy Creatures Action Figure Playset - 90pc Monster Battle Toy Collection (Includes Dragons, Wizards, Orcs, and More) - Perfect for Roleplaying and D&D Gaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746TKNSL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U43nDbN645KZG

If you're looking for affordable, I've got a few suggestions.

Looking at https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01LZXVN4P/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1542601890&sr=1-1&keywords=gloomhaven&condition=new , if you buy the one that's listed as sold BY "Amazon.com" that one is pretty much guaranteed legit.

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On that list, the seller named "NYC Collectibles", formerly known as "Brooklyn Toys", is a known scammer. I don't know anything about the others, but most of them are more expensive than the one sold directly by Amazon, so...

[edit] yeah, the one sold directly by Amazon is also the cheapest one on the list, as well as being the safest to buy from. The one that LOOKS cheaper than amazon has shipping marked as costing some ridiculous amount, they're doing the trick where they display a cheap price for the product and a huge price for the shipping.

Even so.. Might have to hold off for a bit.. because... shipping.

Gloomhaven

Gloomhaven is half price: Gloomhaven https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZXVN4P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-Rr4DbJ37Y5Z9

Yeah, that would be the "or something like that" section. 99% of people are going to go to Amazon and search Gloomhaven and get this response, which will be all second edition:
https://www.amazon.com/Cephalofair-Games-CPH0201-Gloomhaven-Board/dp/B01LZXVN4P/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1497460038&sr=1-1&keywords=gloomhaven

if throwing things is the new rules of engagement does that mean conservatives can do the same thing? even using nonelethal and non damaging action.

like rather than throwing food that can stain and ruin clothing get like an air cannon that shoots concentrated bursts of air or something. just annoys someone and lets them go about their day after.

i think this works quite well :D

It's certainly not very useful, but air cannons are highly entertaining. The reviews say they are difficult to put together, so check to see if there is anything local that's already assembled.

Also, have you ever been to http://shutupandtakemymoney.com/ ? They have all sorts of fun little gadgets.

I have a similar tradition with a group. This year I intend to get a n Airzooka, like back in my younger, camping days...

It's one of these but he has modified it a bit.

Are the sleeves you're referring too these KMC perfect fits? - https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Barrier-Sleeves-Piece-Clear/dp/B0007N7PB2

I always used these for my binder as double sleeves and I love them, but I find it kinda hard to shuffle with them sometimes and they kind of slide off PC white easily as well.

These are my favorite card sleeves. Card Barrier Perfect Size.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007N7PB2/ref=oh_details_o07_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like them because they fit standard cards perfectly. A lot of sleeves have some space between the card and the sleeve edge... these have virtually no space... very snug fit.

Amazon have them but sadly the prices aren't great. I've came across the same problem as you're having too. For now I've ordered a 3-ring binder along with pocket pages and also some sleeves. The sleeves and pocket pages arrived a couple of days ago and the sleeves fit perfectly into the pocket pages. I'm still waiting on the binder but I'm looking forward to it. Least this'll keep my cards safe until I get my hands on albums.

Sorry I can't be of more help!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, friend of midnighteskye!! Here are some gift ideas that fit your criteria:

Dark Chocolate Red Rose made with Chocolate Liquor

LED Finger Lights

Set of 10 Animal Finger Puppets or Set of 6 People Finger Puppets (both together cost only slightly more than $5)

12c Syringe-shaped Pens

Rear View Spy Glasses

Pad of Fake Parking Tickets

I'm not submitting these as part of the contest, but in case you're willing to get him a) add-ons or b) things slightly over $5, look at these:

Dark Chocolate Edible Shot Glasses - $7.94, Add-on

Dark Chocolate Liqueur Filled Bottles - $15.95

Google Eyes Drink Markers - $5.69

And if I by chance win, I would very much like this decal for my car (off my "Miscellany" wishlist). It's terribly appropriate for my bitty Scion xA!

Thanks for the contest!

You got that off a joke parking ticket; https://www.amazon.com/Fake-Parking-Tickets-Pad-25/dp/B001689F5G

Anyone who came to the comments looking to buy them, here ya go
http://www.amazon.com/Fake-Parking-Tickets-Pad-25/dp/B001689F5G/ref=pd_sbs_misc_1

Holy hell that's expensive! Maybe I could cannibalize the countless Lego sets sitting around my parent's house...

Edit: WTF, 800$+???

$750 on Amazon. Manufacturer recommends it for ages 16-20!
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Super-Destroyer-10221/dp/B0050R0YB8/ref=sr_1_1/191-0159503-7816776?ie=UTF8&qid=1411710891&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+superstar+destroyer

http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Super-Destroyer-10221/dp/B0050R0YB8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1462877353&sr=8-4&keywords=lego+star+wars+star+destroyer

This is amazing.

Just look at that fucker!

Here's a more affordable Imperial Destroyer

Sith Super Star Destroyer

It just saddens me that I'll never have enough disposable income to be able to afford these things.

Here is an extreme example: http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Super-Destroyer-10221/dp/B0050R0YB8?

This set retired this past June, with a retail price of $399. Six months later the price has almost doubled on Amazon(sales rank 22,000 so these things are selling at that price), with sold listings on ebay between $5-700.

The popular brands are usually a safe investment if you can wait months for a return. Star Wars, Spongebob, Marvel, DC, Harry Potter, etc. Even better if it's a popular part of those brands(Hogwarts castle, Death Star).

Lego even keeps a list of items they plan on retiring soon here: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Retiring-Soon

water beads are by far one of my most popular options.

Home made fingerpaint (without the coloring), moondough, rainbow rice, beans, pasta shapes, beads, marbles, dirt, cotton balls, shredded paper, acorns, golf balls and color sand are all huge hits too. Adding glitter to anything also adds a lot of fun!

OMG. I have a funny story about why my SO doesn't want to take me anywhere anymore.

Last night was his squadron's Christmas party. There were These Things on the table. I'm getting a bit on the tipsy side from Vodka and Cran, and I grabbed one.

It was squishy and gross. I looked at my SO, and the other dude next to me and started to grin evilly

I pulled out the titanium spork from my purse (Yes I have a titanium spork in my purse, it's a spork and you never know when you're gonna need on) loaded the water bead into the spoon part.

I held the handle in one hand, and I pushed down on the tines with the fingers of my other hand, and

PEW!!!! I sent that motherfucking water bead flying and PLOP onto a pilots head.

glad he was a good sport.

My SO stopped me before I could shoot the CO, Wing Commander and Wing Chief.

NO RAGRATS.

Do you own everything?

I use the Plano tackle box, DVD case, and Card binder storage solution and it works really well.

so another user posted this except for he linked the wrong storage box. Ill link the storage box that would work for it all. If you paint minis then i would suggest possibly felt/foam lining the plano storage boxes. This really is a great way to store the game.
Pie in the sky way to store everything: For map tiles: AmazonBasics Nylon CD/DVD Wallet (128 Capacity) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIHVM36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_xF79DSJicfLBu
For command cards/character and imperial decks: BCW PRO 16-POCKET PAGE - TOPLOAD - (20 CT. PACK) FOR X-WING AND ARMADA UPGRADES https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018OM5MGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jcKHoZQcRucSk
For agenda cards and mission cards: Ultra Pro 25/9 Pocket Page Protectors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UjgMybSN3F7RS
Putting them in a binder lets you more easily find a specific card they fit in these sheets even with card sleeves. I bought a nice binder that has slip sleeves in it so that I can store all the rules and skirmish/mission pamphlets along with the sleeved card sheets.The CD case holds any tile 4 spaces wide I keep the larger tiles separate and was able to fit every expansion in the CD case.
For the minis and everything else: Plano Angled Tackle System 732 https://www.amazon.com/Plano-732-Extreme-Tackle-System/dp/B009JG53S0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490804922&sr=8-2&keywords=plano+732

I bought a binder and filled with trading card sleeves (https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Silver-Protectors/dp/B005HIOVOG).

Wrap the receipt around the card. Just in case.

Baseball car sleeves: https://amazon.com/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_FVL-Ab3DEDNTJ

Envelopes: https://amazon.com/dp/B002WF0RFO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_J0L-AbKA41J74

These and any old binder will do! I just germinated 3 year old seeds with a high success rate that were stored in this way. Just gotta make sure they're totally dry before storing

The silver one up top is called Krypt, and it's made by Ravensberger so it's actually pretty great quality.

Edit: Also white hell and black hell

5 points

• Find an item on your wishlist that is the same as something on my wishlist that you added BEFORE August 16th (the date of this contest). Link it.
  
  Do already-purchased items count? If so, I had the 2nd and 3rd CAH expansion on there, but I have them now. If that doesn't count, we both have a gift card on there :)
  
  
• Summon a mod and thank them for helping maintain this wonderful sub
  
  /u/rarelyserious - You do a fantastic job of keeping the awesome levels in the sub up high! Also, you're always looking dapper in those ties! You rock. :)
  
  
• Participate in another contest (post the link to your comment)
  
  Done.
  
  
• Check all of your Wish Lists on Amazon to make sure you have a shipping address, and that your items are still available. Post the phrase "GIVE ME SOME SUGAR!" after you have completed it.
  
  Done. GIVE ME SOME SUGAR! :)
  
  
• Post a selfie!
  
  Selfieeee!
  
  
• Post a picture of whatever is in front of you RIGHT NOW.
  
  Taken with the phone while walking dogs :)
  
  
• Post a picture of your purse/wallet/hand bag/backpack/etc
  
  Purse!
  
  
• Post a picture of your favorite VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray. Bonus points if you have it on HD-DVD.
  
  The Great Mouse Detective! I love Professor Ratigan! :D
  
  
• Tell everyone about your favorite movie
  
  Ok, so my favorite movie changes fairly frequently. There are just so many good movies. One of my reoccurring favorites is definitely The Great Mouse Detective though. I love Disney movies, and this one was a staple of my childhood. Plus, it has, IMO, one of the best Disney Villains of all time: Professor Ratigan. One of the VERY few Disney Villains that actually kills someone. I mean, yeah ok, it's a mouse not a human. But it is a movie about mice... so it's kinda like it was a person. But, I have fond nostalgia any time I watch the movie, paired with the fact that it's my favorite disney villain? It's definitely a winner. :)
  
  
• Tell a joke
  
  A piece of string walked into a bar and said "Gimme a beer!" but the bartender said "Get outta here! We don't serve your kind here!" So the string left, but he was thirsty, and he really wanted a beer, so he messed up his hair real badly and looped himself around until he had tied himself into a knot. When the string went back into the bar, the bartender looked at him suspiciously and said "Aren't you that worthless piece of string I just threw outta here?" No, the string replied, "I'm a frayed knot!" (ba-dum, chh.)
  
  
• Post a picture of you with your favorite accessory (hat, sunglasses, necklace, ring, bracelet, whatever)
  
  Engagement ring is definitely my favorite! :)
  
  
• Post a picture of your primary method of transportation (feet, bicycle, motorcycle, car, bus, helicopter, private jet, whatever)
  
  Augustus!
  
  
• Tell a story about your primary mode of transportation
  
  This is the story of how I got a big dent in my car less than a year after buying it. Ok, so his name is Augustus. He's a lovely blue Ford Focus (hatchback). He has less than 10k miles on him. I was meeting my brother and dad for lunch one Wednesday, like I do most Wednesdays, and I was driving through a parking lot. As I was driving, looking for a spot, a rather large truck started backing out of her spot. I didn't have time to react, and neither did the driver of the truck. About a second after the backing started, there was an audible "crunch". It was very sad. But luckily, the lady had fantastic insurance and Augustus got a new fender/bumper. :)
  
  
• A picture (or screen shot) of you participating in the RAoA Daily or Nightly Thread
  
  I do this one a lot!
  
  
• A picture of a domestic currency
  
  A US quarter. Better quality US quarter
  
  
• A picture of a foreign currency
  
  I collected coins as a kid.
  
  
• A picture of you with a domestic or foreign currency stuck to your forehead
  
  Forehead quarter! Sorry for bad quality, I was having some balance issues :P
  
  
• A picture of you and your pet OR someone else's (that you know, preferably) pet
  
  Demetri yaaaawn
  
  
• Tell everyone about your favorite pet
  
  Awh, do I have to pick? I have a little doggy named Pookie and a big doggy named Demetri. I love them both so much, for very different reasons. Demetri is a snuggle bug. He always wants to be close and love you and lay with you and sit with you and just relax with you. Pookie is the playful one. She loves her toys and always wan't to fetch or tug of war! They're both so very loving and so very loved. They're both my favorite pet :)
  ___
  
  1 point
  
  
• Summon any other person/team and wish them good luck!
  
  /u/szor - good luck! I love your pics :)
  
  
• Post the phrase "I had fun!" if you had fun participating in this contest!
  
  I had fun! :D
  
  
• Guess how many points you will receive! Bonus points if you get it exactly right (before I count this question).
  
  479, counting everything except this. 477 if I'm not supposed to count the things after this yet either.
  
  
• Smile in any one of your pictures!
  
  RE: Pet pic!
  
  
• Post a smiley face in your entry!
  
  :D :) \^_^ \^.^ \^-\^ :3

too late?

Expansion Pack!

Thanks for the contest!
If you don't pick me, I nominate /u/Derpahontas because not having a functioning charger, SUCKS! :]

I think if you ended up with the $1 owl necklace, you might have the right to be pissy

Well I play Legacy and Modern, so I have some fairly pricy cards that I want to protect. Proper doublesleeving makes your cards nearly waterproof, and all but impervious to spills or mishaps. It also protects the cards really well from scratches. Lastly, if I want to put my cards in new sleeves, I don't have to fully remove them from sleeves, the perfect fit can stay on as I swap out sleeves. And the Japanese sleeves were probably KMCs, like mine.

Almost all of these are $15 and under (plus shipping):

Best value:

• Love Letter Factory Edition - recommend over aeg edition for the minister card
  
• Set and/or Swish - i might give swish the edge due to the ability to dial in the difficulty
  
• Coup
  
• Make your own Skull set with blank coasters and day of the dead temporary tattoos
  
• Forbidden Island - recommending over forbidden desert because scuffed tiles can spoil forbidden desert
  
  2 only:
  
  
• Cribbage
  
• What's My Word - you only need the refill pads, the rules can be read online
  
• Star Realms
  
  The 2-3 player weird spot (it's harder to find games good at this player count):
  
  
• Wurfel Bohnanza - dice! but no one will accuse you of gambling with bean dice
  
• Haggis
  
  Great with 4:
  
  
• Hanabi
  
• Sushi Go!
  
• No Thanks!
  
• Tichu - can be played with a standard deck plus four marked-up jokers
  
  Great for 5+:
  
  
• Bohnanza
  
• 6 nimmt!
  

So it’s a game of Coup? If she bluffs, and she calls your bluff. Do you lose both of your cards?

The coins from Coup would be perfect. And as a bonus, you'd have an awesome boardgame/card game.

Currently $28.97 2 day shipping with Prime http://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-SCSPL01-Splendor-Board-Game/dp/B00IZEUFIA/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1458233018&sr=1-1&keywords=Splendor

$15 - Codenames is a great party game where you have to use one-word clues to communicate to your teammates which words you must guess in order to win. It's a race against time because both teams are trying to find all of their words first, but one word is an assassin, and by choosing it, your team loses immediately. It's creative and stressful. Really fun, for $15.

$33 - Ticket to Ride is a classic that lots of people love. It's relatively simple, and has up to five friends placing trains on tracks, trying to complete their routes around the US. It teaches quickly, has some opportunities to mess over other players, and is pretty and plays fast.

$30 - Splendor is a fast, strategic, card-buying game. Players take turns grabbing gems to eventually purchase cards, that act both as points and gems. It's great and hilarious in hindsight, because you realize everyone sat in utter silence for a half hour, because for some reason, Splendor makes people quietly brood and think and be silent. Occasionally, you might take the last gem someone else needed, and they burn inside, sometimes letting out a long, long sigh. It's a wonderful, pretty, well-produced game.

$22 - Sheriff of Nottingham is a 3-5 player, bluffing, negotiation game. Players try to get chickens and apples into town, while smuggling extra goods and contraband. Player rotate as the sheriff, and must be bribed with goods or coins, because if the sheriff decides to check their bag, and they lied about the contents, that player loses what they lied about. It's sweat-inducing, and makes for lots of riotous laughter and shouting. Also beautiful and easy to learn. Great game.

Join us over on /r/boardgames because that's where I learned a lot about modern board gaming. It's an amazing hobby that's growing quickly.

oh this is perfect. An excellent exercise.

$100 to buy games on Amazon with a newbie who has specific needs.

Ok so we're looking to minimize card games, adult players, 2+

1. Alhambra - $30 - it's a fun game and it gets our requirements right out of the way. it's more than just a card game there's a board, there's tiles to play with, A nice amount of physicality. it's new player friendly and works with 2 players.
   
   
2. Last Night on Earth - $45 - Again going hard on the requirements here. It may be totally cheesy and it might not last a long time in your collection but if you're gonna get this game better to get it when you're young in the hobby so you'll have the most fun. It's team based but works with one player teams. It's a zombie game with a lot of mini zombie figurines to play with. It's a lot of fun to play with.
   
   

3. Blueprints - $30 - I want a dice game in your library and in my head the first game is King of Tokyo which is an excellent game but I don't know how useful it is for two players. Blueprints is easy to learn fun to play and performs well with two players.
   
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   At this point I'm about $5 over maybe a little more because i think i rounded down a few. I might have been able to switch a few things to get more games in but I wanted quality games that minimized or compensated for cards. Plus all of these games play 2 or more pretty wel.
   
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   Honorable Mentions:
   
   Jaipur - $35 - For a couple I think one of the best beginner games is Jaipur. It's a two player card game with a welcoming theme that's easy to learn and yet when you play it's as difficult as your opponent makes it. The games aren't long so even when you want to try and experiment with headgames you're not investing too much into it.
   
   Looney Pyramids aka IceDice - $9-15 - Now obviously the one to get is the Ice Dice. It's two "stashes" for $15 vs 1 for $10. Ideally you want three stashes and you can play the most excellent "Space Chess" like game Binary Homeworlds
   
   Bananagrams - $15 - Bananagrams is an excellent party game if you have the tablespace. Honestly this is the singular reason I haven't played my copy yet. It's light it's fluffy, it's fun.
   
   Splendor - $30 - Splendor is an excellent game. Nothing feels good as holding the poker chips in this game. It's a nice strategy game with a dash of tactical planning if you want. You could substitute it for Blueprints and still have excellent picks. Very fun quick game. But it is card heavy.
   
   Word ARound - $15 - Now most people probably haven't heard of this charmer. It's cheap, it's probably best as a party game. I happen to like the look of it but no doubt it'll burn out as you become familiar with the words a bit.
   
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   Race for the Galaxy
   
   I happen to love that game. If you're ever stuck may I recommend this awesome video tutorial.
   
   Modern Table Gamer
   
   Also don't forget you can play online at BoardGameArena. Some people might be recommending Roll for the Galaxy the new spin off game. I haven't played it yet but I found the Miami Dice episode about it to be very enlightening. Both Tom and Sam speak highly of the game especially in comparison to the original game.
   
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   Ticket to Ride
   
   Excellent game I hear for two players you want the Switzerland/India map
   
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   Agricola
   
   I think this might be a bit heavy for new players
   
   
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   Eldrich Horror/Castles of Burgundy
   
   While I have played CoB i don't know it well enough to judge it. I didn't have a great time with my play but it was just one time. I hear lovely things about Eldrich especially compared to Arkham.
   
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This is a gadget, right?

Make sure you add this one, too!

http://www.amazon.com/Funko-POP-Marvel-Dancing-Bobble/dp/B00N1EJXUU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1409854702&sr=8-4&keywords=pop+vinyl+groot

...Let me just link you to this. It seemed relevant. And something that I totally purchased.

Funko POP! Marvel: Dancing Groot Bobble Action Figure https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1EJXUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_t2dhzbN8EF1HH

EDIT: I gave you ten things because I can't count. (An eleventh interesting fact: I am number dyslexic and frequently mix up things that involve numbers.)

1. I have three fewer bones in my body than the average human.
   
2. I have lived overseas in Guatemala, South Korea, and Ireland.
   
3. Right now I am desperately trying to learn ASL.
   
4. I studied international relations in undergrad and recently graduated from law school.
   
5. I collect genetically deformed cats. I have two; both are polydactyl and one has heterochromia.
   
6. I run a nerdy blog; it's awesome.
   
7. While I have several video game systems and a ridiculous number of games I am actually pretty terrible at video games generally.
   
8. I have been swimming once in the past ten years.
   
9. Dead fish freak me out so bad I get queasy watching Finding Nemo in the scene where Nemo pretends to go belly up.
   
10. I once poked lava with a stick and to this day it remains the coolest thing I have ever done in my life. And I have done a lot of really cool things.
    
    I love RAOA because I like community. I like seeing the same people posting every day and learning new things about them. I like making friends and just having fun with them all.
    
    If I win I'll let you pick between surly Terry McGinness, Dancing baby Groot, or Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Enterprise.

these shoes at 39.98 with the funko pop groot at 9.99

I would recommend using KMC Perfect Fit sleeves. They are great for double sleeving, and for storing cards in a binder. Also, make sure not to use a 3 ring binder with the loose ultra pro plastic pages, the rings can damage your cards over time. Use a side loading binder like This.

You are using the wrong size of perfect fits. You need these: https://www.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Komainu-Dou-Original/dp/B00NU5F7U0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517708010&sr=8-1&keywords=kmc+perfect+fit


They are standard size for MTG and Pokemon. I play with KMC perfect fit inner sleeves and dragon shield outers. My deck is all reverse holo, holo, or full art. No warps at all.

I use the classic KMC perfect size inner sleeves. They hold the card very snug, so they fit in most normal sleeves.

They're generally sold for about $5.99 for 100 sleeves, but I've gotten deals on Amazon for buying bulk.

Actually, I use the perfect size sleeves for a lot of single-sleeving, since they're so tight to the card and are completely translucent on both sides. All of my trade foils are inside them to prevent scratching, and to act as an inner sleeve in the binder page pockets.

Also I would use these on any cards that have value. The binder will keep them safe, but over the years they will still get scratched and worn from not being in sleeves. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NU5F7U0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1524175687&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=perfect+fit+card+sleeves

Amazon has been my best source for these and generally are half the price of my LGS (Canadian Amazon)

https://www.amazon.ca/KMC-Barrier-PERFECT-packs-Total/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=26UWNOY3F32Y8&keywords=perfect+fit+sleeves&qid=1568310008&sprefix=perfect+%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_goB-Bb58VVA7F

Yes, everything.

Use: KMC Perfect Fits

• Relatively cheap vs premium sleeves
  
• Always available in bulk
  
• Great uniformity between packs
  
• Adequate protection for adults
  
• Perfect size for US Standard cards
  
• Card won't slip out
  
• Minimal bulk so cards still stack
  
• Corners won't stab your hands
  
• Crystal clear
  
• KMC is legit
  
• Still available when you buy expansions
  
  
  Every Standard size card I own goes in those, and weird shapes go in Sleeve Kings, Mayday's founder's attempt at making a better product from the ground up.

I mean it’s going to be snug. Most of the people I know who double sleeve use dragon shield tbh. You could try a different inner sleeve. Kmc is supposed to have some really nice ones.

KMC 100 Card Barrier PERFECT SIZE (10 packs/Total 1000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5zS3DbKJBRQ5W

Some of the prices are good: Catan(great price considering how much it's gone up lately), Concept, Imperial Assault, TTR.

But most are just average prices at other shops, and some are still over average(Avalon).

Thanks for the heads up OP, I grabbed Catan finally.

Edit: looks like Catan isn't on the page anymore. But the price is still $33.

So like this one? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U26V4VQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1451166589&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=settlers+of+catan&dpPl=1&dpID=51RbjOvhNRL&ref=plSrch

Here's the price history on amazon for it.

If you have a friendly local game store (FLGS) near you, they likely have it as well as the right dice. With any luck, they'd even have staff that are knowledgeable enough to help further.

If you don't, there's several online outlets, with amazon being the most obvious. Internet stores tend to have the advantage of a significant discount, but of course require waiting for the things to ship and arrive.

The absolute simplest way to get into it would be purchasing the Starter Set. It comes with simplified rules, one set of dice, and an adventure you can run.

If you enjoy that, or are just absolutely certain you will like the game and want to go ahead and get it all, there is the Player's Handbook. That is the only essential, but you will want sooner than later the Dungeon Master's Guide and Monster Manual.

As for dice, there are tons of ways to go about that. There are phone apps that can do the job cheaper, which you can find with a quick search. Most groups I think will find they prefer using physical dice. It's more expensive but also just that much more fun.

The correct type of dice come at a variety of costs and qualities, but the only necessity is that you have all 7 types of dice available. That is, you want a 4-sided, 6-sided, 8-sided, 10-sided, 12-sided, 20-sided, and percentile die.

Chessex is the most popular dice company and has an absolute ton of varieties. Here's just one example and luckily it is standard to sell all the necessary dice in sets together.

There are also various bulk sets which make up in volume what they lack in choice, and are good for getting started.

Last but not least, you'll need friends willing to play with you. But that's true of any tabletop game.

That was longer than I anticipated, but I promise it's not too hard. There's a bit of a learning curve with any game, but RPGs are a lot of fun once you get comfortable with them.

maybe write up a gofundme/kickstarter or even hit up WotC and see about donations. and by far your best bet for dice is going to be a grab bag:
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Tricks-Role-playing/dp/B079DY4FKL/

https://www.amazon.com/Quarter-Pound-Dice-Chessex-Game/dp/B07913R5YC/

https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/

https://www.amazon.com/Chessex-001LBCHX-Pound-O-Dice/dp/B008C0KXYS/

First came the chessex "pound of dice".
https://www.amazon.com/Chessex-001LBCHX-Pound-O-Dice/dp/B008C0KXYS/


Then Wiz dice came out with their "Random Bag" (which people found to not be too random and usually was almost full sets, usually 15 sets, sometimes 14 and one incomplete, but only 1 was "guaranteed").
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Random-Polyhedral-Multiple/dp/B009R6J8RY/


So then Wiz came out with the "Bag of Holding" with 20 guaranteed sets
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Holding-Polyhedral/dp/B01476QV14/
This is the one I got and love.


Looking back into them today it appears that there are some new versions...


"Random Bag II" now with guaranteed 15 sets
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/


"Bag of Devouring" with guaranteed 20 sets
https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Bag-Devouring-Polyhedral/dp/B01KP4T6TQ/

I'd probably get myself two of these and spend the rest on beer since my wife makes dice bags already and I don't have to pay for one.

Ya know, they have these things you can order known as "Pound O' Dice" that comes with quite a few sets. Perfect for your addiction.

I'm an enabler.

Edit: here's a link, JUST IN CASE.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_3PVPybNTS3MQ3

Does he use miniatures in his games? You could pick him up a random booster pack of D&D minis- new monsters to use can be inspiration for encounters.

EDIT: This would most likely be on budget and these are new figures! Came out in late July.
https://www.miniaturemarket.com/wzk72871-pack.html

If he plays 5e there are new books coming out still- you could look at what he has or order something upcoming for him to lean his campaign toward.

EDIT: Make sure you check his shelf/bin if you don't want to get something he has already!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=5e+books

Maybe he is a fan of fantasy books/movies? You might have some luck picking something he would like- that could bleed through for inspiration.

Also, tabletop players always enjoy a new set of dice, if they are a shiny new color or something.
I suggest these!

https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502128441&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=alchemical+oddities+dice

EDIT:

This is kind of a stretch probably- but consider steering him toward something like https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-bones-4-mr-bones-epic-adventure/comments which can be a near endless source of materials/resources.

You could try picking up one of the starter sets to see if he would like painting!

https://www.amazon.com/Reaper-Miniatures-08906-Learn-Paint/dp/B00NTMC49G/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1502128215&sr=1-2&keywords=reaper+bones+paints

https://www.amazon.com/Layer-Bones-Miniatures-Learn-Reaper/dp/B01N458GBK/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1502128232&sr=1-1&keywords=reaper+bones+paints

The formats are always {set} onwards. Any set released after the given set, including the given set, is legal in that format. The current standard format, for example, is Primal Clash onwards.

Something worth noting is, as Bulbapedia says, a set is only legal after 3 fridays of release in the US. This doesn't mean you can't play the cards you get, it just means you can't use them in official events (though I'd make sure that whoever you're against is okay with you using the new cards first).

The format usually changes late August/early September, and while Expanded is still Black & White onwards, Standard is always a much smaller card pool, to allow variety and newer cards. Sets usually stick around for 2 years (ish).

Either way, have fun with collecting. There's no better feeling than pulling an amazing card. I highly recommend double sleeve-ing your most valuable/favourite cards (a perfect fit upside-down, then a regular sleeve over the top), as this will protect them from liquids pretty well.

I also find it amusing that some of the customer images on the KMC Hypermatte sleeves are of people sleeving Exploding Kittens.

Thank you for mentioning these though. I wasn't aware of the matte versions. I'll probably pick up a pack or two for Keyforge.

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Sleeves-80-Pack-Standard-Pokemon/dp/B00CJ7415M

I use KMC perfect size and standard size hyper matte. But if you’re going with the kmc standard size, make sure you get the new ones (link below), cause I read their previous ones weren’t the best but they’re fixed now.

Edit:
Perfect size
KMC 100 Card Barrier PERFECT SIZE (10 packs/Total 1000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QpeNDbKKBZRJF

Standard size
KMC Full Size Hyper Matte Sleeves (80-Pack), Black, Standard Size, Fits MtG, Weiss, Pokemon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJ7415M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lqeNDbTBPBFG3

Not a theme deck, but this is probably the best thing for new players to learn on. Theme decks are really crummy and slow and don't give a good "feel" for what the game is actually like. This Mewtwo vs. Darkrai pack is straightforward enough that new players can learn on it but also well-built enough that it won't be boring.

I would definitely, definitely suggest getting enough sleeves for the decks though since the cards that come in there are worth more resale than the $30 you'll spend on the decks. One pack of these for the Darkrai deck and another of these for Mewtwo would work if you like color-coordination :)

Are these the ones that you got?

http://www.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Perfect-Sleeves/dp/B0007N7PB2

http://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-80-Pack-Black/dp/B00CJ7415M/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1449515713&sr=1-2

Are they still okay to play with once the sleeves are on?

I do this with my Scion Dragon Tribal EDH deck. I can't tell you his setup, but I can tell you what I've found to work well:

KMC Perfect Fits, as the inner-sleeve, put on upside down, so the opening is at the bottom of the card.

Any Normal Sleeve works as your mid sleeve. For the tightest fit, use KMC Matte (NOT SILK); however I use Ultra-Pro Illustrated ones, because the outer sleeves make the shuffle feel nice; so no worries about the middle one. These are put on normally, opening at the top of the card.

Finally, KMC Character Guards. These go on upside down, with the openings at the bottom; and make the deck feel like a more smooth KMC shuffle-feel. Wonderful together, but be prepared for a REALLY thick deck. Can be tough to shuffle all the cards with smaller hands.

In total; you'll need 1 set of Inner-Sleeves; 1-2 Sets of Middle-Sleeves depending if you buy a back with at least 100 in it; or if you just get a couple packs of 60-80; and 2 packs of Outer Sleeves. It can be a bit pricy, but nothing protects like it; 'cept maybe a top loader over each, haha.

Hope this helps!

EDIT: While I would 100% Recommend Dragon Shield Matte sleeves to anyone who plays Magic; I wouldn't recommend Triple sleeving with them as the middle sleeve. They're a little taller than most other sleeves, and might stick out more with the outer-sleeves. Haven't tested, but be Wary; like good ol' Norin.

So it looks like the cards are 63.5mm by 88mm.

If I wanted to be parnoid and double sleeve these, I would want to get like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NU5F7U0/ref=pd_aw_sbs_21_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8VQXF982X03W9S802FQJ&dpPl=1&dpID=91M2EcBE4oL

And this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CJ7415M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505029013&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kmc+sleeves&dpPl=1&dpID=51OK7ekmj2L&ref=plSrch

Does that look right?

Any suggestions on card cases to hold the whole collection? The dragon shield boxes seem to hold 100 or 400 cards, but reviews aren't clear if I can stuff all 300 cards in there double sleeved, since it makes them a bit thicker. Any suggestions on a box that will hold the entire season's set of cards?

Or am I overthinking it and should just get like a generic white cardboard box?

I highly recommend KMC Hyper Matte Sleeves (80-Pack)

Link

If he is into gaming you can't go too wrong with a steam gift card.

Just techy in general an amazon echo dot is an great for a techy and is ideal for your price

An amazon fire tv stick or Chromecast might be a good idea

If he is into Electronics and/or emulating he may like a Raspberry Pi (basically a tiny computer that you can do DIY electronics on or setup to play old nintendo games on). You could even setup the emulator for him and load him some games if you wanted to link here (pm me if you want to do this and need help with the install etc)

Board games could be a good idea if he is a gamer but it would depend on what kind of board games he likes. Some good ones of the top of my head though. Ticket to Ride, Coup or Catan

Diplomacy is a favorite traditional board game, Coup is a multiplayer card game that while simple is pretty deep.

Edit: linked Diplomacy, pay the reviewer no mind. Diplomacy isn't that complicated!

There's actually a good amount of fun games for under $40 on Amazon that I would suggest looking at.

• Pandemic | $28
  
• Catan | $30
  
• Dominion | $30
  
• 7 Wonders | $31
  
• Love Letter | $8
  
• Coup | $8
  
• Sushi Go | $10
  
• Lord of Waterdeep | $37
  
• Betrayal at House on the Hill | $34
  
• Ticket to Ride | $31
  
  These are all pretty popular games and I think they give you a good start into the different genre's of modern board games.

How about Jaipur or Hive Pocket? Mr Jack Pocket is also wonderful. Star Realms is the best micro game of the year IMHO, and scales past 2P with multiple decks. Coup is also a lot of fun and quick. I personally do not like Cheaty Mages at all.

Assuming you want to spend half of your money:

Star Realms: http://www.amazon.com/White-Wizard-Games-Realms-Deckbuilding/dp/B00HRGMPIU

Sushi Go: http://www.amazon.com/Sushi-Go-Pick-Pass-Card/dp/B00J57VU44

One is a deck builder like dominion, the other is drafting like 7Wonders. (If you want 4 player star realms pick up two copies). That is a grand total of $24/$36. If you add Coup OR/and Resistance/ Resistance Avalon:

http://www.amazon.com/Coup-Card-Game-Resistance-Universe/dp/B00GDI4HX4/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1417653537&sr=1-1&keywords=coup

http://www.amazon.com/Indie-Boards-Cards-AVA1IBC-Resistance/dp/B009SAAV0C/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1417653562&sr=1-1&keywords=resistance+avalon

Which are similar (made by the same people), you could be three games in for 40 bucks.

Then add a heavier game or two medium sized games-- check out TableTop, or our "What did you play this week" threads for some ideas-- and you come out with a nice collection of games (5 or six of them) for about 100 bucks.


I'm not saying you have to get these exact games, but think about a few smaller card games with a bigger game for the most bang for the buck.

The resistance (avalon preferably) is 100% worth it since it plays 5-10... but what about days when you only have 4, etc. Catan can't do all the work forever.


I can give better recs if you edit to add more info; even if it's just things like "I like space. The people I play with like space... and Pirates!"

these are cheap check them out. similar games, of bluffing, lying, socializing:

Coup

Love Letter... theres a batman version too

Boargame version Werewolves Inside (i think)

i thought the original game was called Werewolves Inside i mean.

Maybe something from Mouth?. I've been thinking about getting the bourbon chocolate sauce for one of my exchanges.

Also, depending on the family there are a lot of about 15 dollar card games that are really good. I suggest Sushi Go! which can be found at target a lot, Love Letter or Coup.

I recommend you Coup even though I have played it once. This game can be played by 2-6 players, and it usually lasts about 15 minutes. It's cheap and convenient because you can take it wherever you go. There are five characters: Duke, Assassin, Contessa, Captain, and Ambassador. Each card has a different ability. The point of the game is to get people to lose all their cards, and you will have to lie you have a certain card even though you do not.

I'm not really good at explaining, but here is more information about the game.

This is a long shot, its called coup.
https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Boards-Cards-COU1IBC-Dystopian/dp/B00GDI4HX4

Coup is a card game based entirely on creating a government coup, including assassinating people. Hard to think of much worse than that.

Whats the worlds take on Splendor?
http://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-SCSPL01-Splendor-Board-Game/dp/B00IZEUFIA

Big fan of Takaido and Pandemic. Don't know any others, but do you know of Splendor?

It's a ton of fun, love it personally.

Amazon has it for $19.99 right now.

here ya go

$25 + $9.95 shipping on amazon, if you can't find anyone to trade with. Good luck man.


NOTE: The Groot figure from July was an exclusive glow in the dark version, which the Amazon version lacks. Just so you know. :)

Other ones that are cheaper:


Dancing Baby Groot - $10


Rocket Racoon - $14

Drax - $10


Gamora - $10

Star Lord - $11

amazon :P

Close enough?

I haven't seen any that dance. I'm on the hunt for my gf too. There is a pretty cute Pop! that Funko makes of him.
http://www.amazon.com/Funko-POP-Marvel-Dancing-Bobble/dp/B00N1EJXUU/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1418415646&sr=1-1&keywords=dancing+groot

I think he's available in some places, but I'm having a tough time tracking one down. Good luck in your hunt!
EDIT: The POP I linked doesn't dance, but he does bobble.

We need one of these.

look at that face how can you say no....

have fun, be safe and live... do something that makes you say i am alive.... something way out of your norm

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Komainu-Dou-Original/dp/B00NU5F7U0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484076326&sr=8-1&keywords=kmc+perfect+fit

A lot of people recommend sleeves that are a bit bigger than the card and I dont know why. I tried quite a few and hated them. Then I found KMC perfect fit, they are still cheap but fit the cards almost exact, barely tell they are there.
https://smile.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Komainu-Dou-Original/dp/B00NU5F7U0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519142857&sr=8-1&keywords=kmc+perfect+fit

For my high value cards, I double sleeve them. First I load them top first into perfect fit sleeves, then load them bottom first into a larger sleeve like the ETB sleeves. I like the extra shine from the silver on the ETB sleeves and they're nice and big. Then, they go in a top loader.

For any mid-range cards I at least put them in a single sleeve.

At a minimum, you should be putting cards you care about into sleeves and then a top loader. Putting the open end of the sleeve down into the top loader would definitely be better to protect against dust or accidental water exposure.

KMC Perfect Fit are my favorite. They are, well, a perfect fit.

http://www.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Komainu-Dou-Original/dp/B00NU5F7U0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457300397&sr=8-1&keywords=kmc+perfect+fit

300 for $10

You've received some great advice. Here's my take (after watching countless hours of the Professor on Tolarian Community College youtube channel).

• The ultra pro deck boxes are a great start!
  
• For about the same price, try out the ultra pro 'pro-dual' deck box. It holds two decks (or one deck plus dice/counters) all in one convenient spot! (link)
  
• The elite trainer boxes are a great value, and the box is excellent for storing cards. You can put cards in directly (like the picture provided above) or you can even fit the Ultra Pro deck boxes inside. (link
  
• The elite trainer box also includes card sleeves that you can use to protect your kids' deck. These are not the strongest sleeves, but they look great and are much better than nothing. If the kids are yanking cards in and out of these they may get beat up pretty quickly, so you'll have to decide if it's worth using sleeves at this point.
  
• Inner sleeves (or penny sleeves) are clear transparent sleeves. These will provide a bit of protection and can be used permanently (no need to ever take them out of these). Cards sleeved with these can then be 'double sleeved' in the bigger outer sleeves (like the ones included in the elite trainer box) for maximum protection. Inner sleeves are slick so trying to use them without an outer sleeve may prove difficult as the cards will slide around and not stack well. (link)
  
  Good luck! Check out the Professor if you really want to go deep! His 'report card' is great!
  Card Storage Report Card
  
  
  
  

And be sure to get your hands on sleeves. There are a lot of different ones. I'll tell you the ones I use once I'm home :)

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Edit:

Regular Soft Card Sleeves These are the regular sleeves. They are a little bit bigger than the cards

Perfect Fit Sleeves These sleeves perfectly fit the cards with almost no space at the sides.

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I combine them with the regular sleeves. I use them upside down so that the opening is at the bottom at the card and then put them into a regular sleeve. So it's 100% protected from dust

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I put them into a binder after that so there is not too much exposure too the sunlight

here

https://i.imgur.com/Z2ThVly.jpg

KMC Perfect Fits - are the penny sleeves.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NU5F7U0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Zn6WCbMFND3ZJ

I've been looking for something like this, but I cant find everything I've searched for. When I tried to paste a link to a specific product I'm getting an internal server error. example Does the product have to be sold or fulfilled by Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Barrier-PERFECT-packs-Total/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=Kmc+perfect+fit&qid=1566501031&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Purchased this 1000 pack of KMC and they arrived looking legit and I love them. No issues. None of the things you mentioned. These must have been official.

I wonder which sleeves you're using? I mean, you probably are truly out of space given the extra big boxes you have there, but i use these for all my card games no double sleeving, just a simple bit of protection and of course makes the cards easier to shuffle. If you're using thicker sleeves, resleeving them to these KMCs would probably save you a significant portion of space in there.

I completely agree, Upperdeck should release a collectors box. I heard they were going to, it was even confirmed in a youtube video where a developer mentions they were working on that, but... where is it?

CMON UPPER DECK WE WANT AN ORGANIZED GAME!

KMC 100 Card Barrier PERFECT SIZE (10 packs/Total 1000)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3qmRybJP310D3

Or here

The youtuber "the Professor" reccomends KMC Hyper Matte's and double sleeving with them.

The below links lead to amazon bundles of them at a pretty great price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VCQXQAW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have bought a ton of these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are not great quality sleeves, but I like them because they're clear which is nice to differentiate card types for certain games and allows you to actually see the art. I also use a ton of these sleeves so this is a lot more cost efficient.

Amazon has it for $38. Are you specifically searching "Settlers of Catan"? The game got renamed to just Catan, so maybe you're only pulling up older, out-of-print versions.

$38 isn't much of a savings, though you should be able to find portable versions for cheaper if you don't care about expansions (which is what I had in mind when I made that post, oops).

Duh. You have a bunch of fucking nerds in Wall Street now, this isn't the 1980s.

Plus Catan, Dead of Winter, Betrayal at House on the Hill is pretty dope you should try it out faggot

>Plus Catan, Dead of Winter, Betrayal at House on the Hill is pretty dope

Get that normie trash outta here

This is the version you want. This is actually the cheapest price I could find. Miniature Market and Coolstuff Inc (the two largest, cheapest online game stores in the US) didn't have it at all.

So weird. I saw it on Amazon earlier today for $10. Now it's $27 with prime. I thought it seemed low when I was making this list but figured I would throw it in since I saw it for $10. Wish I had a screen cap lol.

Yeah, just buy the standard wooden piece set.

I think it's $35

Edit: Here it is on amazon for $28.

Settlers of Catan is pretty fun!

You have a trading/strategy element, there are different ways you can win so everyone may have different goals, there are ways to harm opponents and form alliances. Depending on with whom you play, it's quite a great game!

I would really reccomend not getting the chessex bundle though. get the wiz dice one. Lat time i bought the chessex one it was 60% d6s.

The wiz dice set comes with a bunch of full sets. I've bought 3 of the wiz dice bundles and have had 0 stray dice, all of them are from a set.

https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487972754&sr=8-3&keywords=wiz+dice

Best dice deals are on amazon. 17.99 for 15 sets of dice.

Just like /u/legendofhilda said you can Chessex or Wiz Dice "pound of dice" bags. I have bought the Wiz Dice (original version) and am happy with it.

Here are links to different ones:

Wiz Dice (original one): https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Random-Polyhedral-Multiple/dp/B009R6J8RY/ref=sr_1_11?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1521891356&sr=1-11&keywords=wiz+dice

Wiz Dice II: https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1521891356&sr=1-6&keywords=wiz+dice

Wiz Dice III: https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Polyhedral-Translucent-Treatments/dp/B07885N371/ref=sr_1_7?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1521891356&sr=1-7&keywords=wiz+dice&dpID=61mucRANYJL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Chessex: https://www.amazon.com/Chessex-001LBCHX-Pound-O-Dice/dp/B008C0KXYS/ref=sr_1_24?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1521891356&sr=1-24&keywords=wiz+dice


Then there are other companies. Some say they include complete sets, like the ones above, and other say you get random dice.:

Monster Protectors: https://www.amazon.com/100-Gaming-Dice-Monster-Education/dp/B00XLTADMW/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1521891591&sr=1-5&keywords=pound+of+dice

Risky Actions: https://www.amazon.com/Polyhedral-Dice-Set-126-Complete/dp/B01N6OC2OV/ref=sr_1_17?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1521891591&sr=1-17&keywords=pound+of+dice

Dardugo: https://www.amazon.com/Polyhedral-Multiple-Complete-Percentile-Included/dp/B00W9PJMPS/ref=sr_1_29?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1521891591&sr=1-29&keywords=pound+of+dice


You can also buy a Pound of D6's from Chessex: https://www.amazon.com/Chessex-CHX-001d6-lb-o-D6-Dice/dp/B0015IUA7O/ref=sr_1_18?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1521891591&sr=1-18&keywords=pound+of+dice


Then there are the chinese sites like AliExpress but they will take longer to get to you: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/T-G-Wholesale-Bulk-Plastic-Multi-sided-Dice-Set-100pcs-set-In-Random-Color-style-for/32831291403.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.2.1eeb333ddQ59F0&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10546_10340_10548_10341_10545_10696_10084_10083_10618_10307_5711215_10313_10059_10534_100031_10103_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620_10810_10811,searchweb201603_49,ppcSwitch_4&algo_expid=fed1d4cb-58d6-4265-9547-9b9ccec5312d-0&algo_pvid=fed1d4cb-58d6-4265-9547-9b9ccec5312d&priceBeautifyAB=0


There are probably others and you can always contact the different manufacturers directly to see if they can sell you bulk dice.

I collect dice sets like a goblin. As long as they're easy to read and don't dick me over too hard, they get to live in the dice bag.

I buy plastic dice in bulk, and I put them in my ridiculous bag I got to hold them all in. If I'm at a con or a game store and see a set I think looks cool, I'll buy it and add it to the mix, but usually I stick to the bulk dice. If someone gifts me a set though, I keep it separate and use them for something special, like loaning it to new players.

Also, I don't hand roll plastics anymore. I just feed them through a dice tower. It's nice as a DM or a caster, because you can just grab a handful of d6's and send them through instead of rolling one or two dice 8 damn times. Also your players can't yell at you for rolling really well or really poor. If you're superstitious, this puts rolls all on fate.

Idk why, but I really like the quirky weird dice-culture that comes with not growing too attached to one specific set. Some dice are lucky and have good juju. Others are assholes and need to be punished. I've also got a jail to lock up the dice that've done me dirty.

And if they don't learn their lesson from being in jail... well.... they should understand I buy dice in bulk and own several hammers.

Edit: words/grammar

That mother fucker is $215 on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Cephalofair-Games-CPH0201-Gloomhaven-Board/dp/B01LZXVN4P

Last Week Tonight is my usual go to for fun during these interesting times. Yes, it's a bit cliche, John Oliver attempting to do a Jon Stewart and doing it maybe 80% well, but he has the largest budget out of most of these 'fun political talk shows.' Last week he even rightfully brings up how we should be concerned with Assange's arrest (only available through HBO). In conjuction with the Mueller Report, it paints an interesting picture of how the Trump administration may use Assange to attempt to cover-up certain issues.

I'm interested in Patriot Act covering the report, they do a fairly respectable job at covering the important issues much like John Oliver, but with a more modern appeal. Not slighting the presentation of LWT, just the format is somewhat dated.

There's also Some More News. Since moving on from Cracked, I feel Cody has really come into his own, but it lacks the involvement with the community if you don't also listen to the podcast. It presents itself more like a traditional news production.

Legal Eagle has been a great gem to find. A real lawyer who presents his opinion in an easily digestible manner? IANAL, but it helps give the layman an understanding from a point of view that isn't necessarily entertained when going over stuff like this.

This weekend though, my group is getting together to do two things:

First, watching Arrival then watching Philosophy Tube's presentation on democracy for a follow-up. Oliver Thorn uses Arrival as a tangent to discuss Democracy as it relates not only to Brexit, but existentially as well.

Then the next day we're looking to do another scenario or two from Gloomhaven. I liken it to "DnD meets Monopoly," so your mileage may vary. If you're interested in a copy Amazon currently has it on sale for 30% off in the US. And seriously, get the removable stickers, they're worth the price.

Lastly, I might fool around in Assassin's Creed: Unity which Ubisoft are giving out for free following the Notre Dame fire. The game comes with all relevant story DLC, so they aren't banking on cataclysm capitalism to make a buck, although you do need to register with Uplay to be able to get it and run it. Plus it might be cathartic to play through a rendition of the French revolution after this week.

I hope everyone gets rest and some time to go over the Mueller Report themselves, as these coming weeks are going to be much more dense. The trolls are only going to get worse leading up to primaries and the election, so prepare yourself for disinformation by getting your information from the source!

https://www.amazon.com/SCS-Direct-Fantasy-Creatures-Playset/dp/B0746TKNSL/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542399239&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=dnd+miniatures+bulk

I used these when I first started DMing, not really all to scale but close enough and super cheap for a bunch of minis.

Bucket of fantasy miniatures

Bucket of monsters

Bucket of mythical

Bucket of knights

Just because you got me looking ... I'm not affiliated with Amazon, I promise!

https://www.amazon.com/SCS-Direct-Fantasy-Creatures-Playset/dp/B0746TKNSL/

$140 on Amazon, just above $100 if you have prime

I suggest you check out Gloomhaven, as it requires no DungeonMaster and can be played with any number of players between 1 and 4. It also is only 100$ currently on Amazon.

Unfortunately they are currently sold out:

I bought 3 packs of the nicer mini's for the party to use for their characters and while it might not be perfect (the human wizard is using a human monk mini) it seems to work for everyone.

You might be able to make due with these

Craft paints and tubes of plastic figures will do the job. SCS Direct's Wicked Duals figures would be a good choice for models. They're a good value, but not amazing quality. They definitely will need to be straightened out with a hot water bath and set into position with an ice bath too.

https://www.amazon.com/SCS-Direct-Fantasy-Creatures-Playset/dp/B0746TKNSL/

Would not recommend, and would suggest testing in a small spot before doing the whole thing. I used it to prime these miniatures, and they all came out sticky and shiny. I hoped they'd go matte overnight, but they didn't. Was more trouble than it was worth.

It could have been the type of plastic, but I expected it to work because it's marketed for plastic ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Also, if you do use it, and want to take it off, a 5 minute soak in odorless mineral spirits took it right off for me.

> Gloomhaven is $99 msrp i think

Gloomhaven was $99 USD including delivery via KS.

MSRP its $119 USD when its in stock:
https://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/233739 (sold out)

Which highlights my point that even popular games go out of print and then suddenly prices skyrocket.

You can find it on Amazon for closer to $200 now.
https://www.amazon.com/Cephalofair-Games-CPH0201-Gloomhaven-Board/dp/B01LZXVN4P but while its out of availability prices go up.

For those asking why its so expensive, there is a ton of shit in that box

https://dmapprentice.wordpress.com/2017/02/02/gloomhaven-kickstarter-unboxing/

Invest in one of these. They are a good time, and cats hate them. http://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Imagine-2990-Airzooka/dp/B00006IJIC

Maybe pick up one of these if you have the problem again. Works great on stray cats. Scares the bajeesus out of them without hurting them.

but using this is tactical

Air cannon

Edit-Airzooka

AirZooka
Also on my wishlist(Oh come on... Who doesn't want an airzooka!)


Jetsons

Or an Airzooka!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00006IJIC

I sleeved mine with https://www.amazon.ca/KMC-Sleeves-Perfect-Fit-100-Pack/dp/B0007N7PB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484944107&sr=8-1&keywords=kmc+perfect+fit

Then I made a new insert from foam core.
It just barely fits, but it does. I will try to remember to post a picture when I get home.

Penny sleeves have been my LotR LCG mainstay for a while now, but my head has been turned by the slightly more expensive 'inner' sleeve packs. Made for obsessive M:tG players to doublesleeve their cards, these are like penny sleeves that fit the cards precisely. No gaps, snug fit.

Scuse the UK amazon link, but these are the ones I have bought:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/KMC-Perfect-Size-Sleeves-100/dp/B0007N7PB2

I may, slowly, use these to resleeve my character cards, as the flabby overhang on the penny sleeves just looks and feels terrible by comparison. These perfect fit ones have ruined the others for me! Get them at your own risk!

Perfect fit sleeves fit your card... well, perfectly. They are just barely bigger than the card and are meant to be used with regular sleeves. Just an added layer of protection. I used to use them when I played MTG for some of my super expensive decks. They make your decks super bulky and I personally don’t think they are necessary unless you are playing some super expensive cards or if you wanna add a tiny degree of water protection to your cards. Also be warned that some people claim that certain kinds of perfect fits can warp your cards.
here is a link for perfect fits

Penny sleeves are way bigger than cards and can offer some protection if you’re just putting cards in a binder or top loader. They’re not really for playing. (Your cards will fall out and it will be impossible to shuffle.) Most people use them for storage. Personally I use them when I mail cards in a trade or something. It’s really not doing much except maybe protection from scratches. When I say they are big I mean you could probably put 5-7 cards in 1 penny sleeve.

here is a link for penny sleeves

Hope I could help


never tried and never will try. Don’t take my word for it.

> Sentinels, 7 Wonders, Pandemic

For non-CCGs I use KMC Perfect Fit sleeves. They're super thin (doesn't completely wreck deck/stack height,) fit cards quite snugly, and provides plenty of scuff/wet protection as well as easier/side shuffling.

My RFTG+expansions, Pandemic, and Netrunner are all fully sleeved with them. Probably have over a thousand cards sleeved in them so far.

I'm really surprised nobody else really seems to use them. They're kind of pricey for not-exactly-penny-sleeves but the production tolerances obviously much stricter. (Last pack of cheap sleeves I got essentially had two different sizes of sleeves in the same pack. They literally went in the trash.)

For MtG/CCGs where you've got single cards valued at $10+ I use Dragon Shields. For drafting I sleeve everything Perfect Fits. Just because its better than playing raw.

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edit: In my experience, all sleeves are oil slick when they're fresh. Play a couple times to break them in and they're fine.

Regarding dragon sleeves and splitting, I find Dragon Sleeves split FAR more often than Perfect Fits. Maybe all KMCs are better in that regard, or maybe fitting much tighter just means less stuff to snag. To Dragon Sleeves' credit, you get 105-110 in a "box of 100" so you do have some extras when they split. It would be infuriating to buy a box of a certain color for a MtG Commander deck (100 cards exactly,) have one split, and then need to buy another entire box of that color.

These are the ones I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197REC8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uTGsDb9NTY5DN

These are the ones that I would use if I were to buy more: (the above ones aren't bad, but they're too detailed to write it quickly and it be believable enough to induce panic)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001689F5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xVGsDbDCQGHCQ

/u/trollznlolz is super fun to talk to. Like. Always. LET ME LOVE YOU

I love my charming good lucks primps hair duckface

Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are

Hey /u/caniuserthisname. http://vocaroo.com/i/s1epn7mf06nH - [Say this!]
(https://www.amazon.com/Fake-Parking-Tickets-Pad-25/dp/B001689F5G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491687441&sr=8-1&keywords=fake+tickets)

Compliance and Liability

Get some asshole parking tickets.
Amazon sells them. Here are the ones I hand out:
Fake Parking Tickets - Pad of 25 by BWacky https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001689F5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PrJVAbS1CZ3KG

i would love this or this

CRICKET CRICKET CRICKET CRICKET CRICKET CRICKET CRICKET CRICKET

Went through a few of these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001689F5G

Did it once at my office parking garage. Got a good laugh when the security guard said he got bitched out for it because the lady thought he put it on her car because it was his job.

Text has changed some, but still love ...May the fleas of 1000 camels infest your armpits.

You need these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001689F5G/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

Munchkin is a pretty fun game.

Surprise me if I win.

I have teen boys (14 and 16) and shockingly we have not yet seen the lego movie and would love to win a digital copy!

Your son sounds similar to mine in their taste profile, so I asked them what they liked as gifts when they were 12. Here are their thoughts:

• 50 Dangerous Things book. My boys got this as a gift and decided to do all they could to accomplish all 50 of the things.
  
  
• Munchkin. It's a card game that is easy to learn and fun to play as a family and with friends. My boys love it still!
  
  
• Trip to Disneyland
  
  My recommendation (in addition to my kids) is based on his love of the titanic. Have you heard of Ernest Shackleton? He did a journey to the South Pole that was very much an adventure story about leadership and teamwork. There is a graphic novel about it that might be right for him (I haven't read it) and a larger book called Endurance.
  
  Good luck on the gifting!

Get Bit

Tsuro

Walk the Plank

Bang! the Dice Game

Munchkin

all good options

/u/r2d8 getinfo

1. I will be dressed up as a lab assistant to my husband's mad scientist. Just lab coats and eye protection, with a little makeup and fake blood so I look like I might have been the experiment.
   
   
2. This game to play on Halloween night while we man the door and hand out candy to all the kids.
   
   Thanks for the contest and good luck on your interview. I pray it goes well for you.

If you don't already have Munchkin, you should get it. Its a lot of fun, and I think you could definitely teach a 10 year old how to play. Totally worth it.

Imi place mentalitatea de "nu s-a meritat investitia" in Secret Santa a unora de-aici. Way to break stereotypes ;)

Eu am participat 3 ani.

Am primit:

• Lots of toys - http://i.imgur.com/Ygslb.jpg
  
• O boxa portabila pt mobil - http://i.imgur.com/hdEW7qX.jpg
  
• Un set fular/caciula cu Newcastle - http://i.imgur.com/M6MFVSn.jpg
  
  Am trimis:
  
  
• De 3 ori Munchkin - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U7JJWE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• O carte despre Romania - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0781809355/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Am uitat ce-am mai trimis in 2010 :(
  
  M-am inscris si anul asta just for the fuzzy feeling of getting someone Munchkin and some other random stuff :)

This might get buried in the comments, But I would just like to point out that there are two versions of each model; a more realistic expensive one, and a more play-set like one that includes mini-figures.

• The realistic Star Destroyer (the one shown in the video) is actually close to $2000.
  
  
• The Death Star, however is the play set one with the mini figures so it's only $400.
  
  
• There is also a play version of the Star Destroyer for $400
  
  
• And a model version of the Death Star for $1200.
  
  Edit: LEGO is expensive, I've been playing with LEGO play sets since I was about 4. There is a lot of work that goes into these toys and it's kind of sad that they seem to be dying compared to the video game generation (not that I'm against video games, I love video games, I just also like LEGO a whole lot.)
  
  
  Edit 2: My mistake, this is the one in the video which is $400.
  
  fuck.

No, you want this set.

I've considered investing in Lego sets. My son has been asking for some that are no longer produced for Christmas...and the prices they are going for on eBay make Masterpiece Transformers look like free McDonalds toys in comparison. However, if I became a multi-millionaire overnight, I'd probably buy at least a few of these bad boys. I already bought this one and spent a day putting it together and it was a lot of fun and the finished product is pretty big compared to most Lego sets. I can't imagine how big the Super Star Destroyer must be.

It's the Super Star Destroyer (Executor)

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Executor

http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Super-Destroyer-10221/dp/B0050R0YB8

hmm checks Ooryl's username, yep gotta be some Star Wars on Ooryl's wishlist. Over various moves over the years, Ooryl has lost Tales from Mos Eisley Cantina and Cloak of Deception Hardcover from this bookshelf full of books.

Ooryl also has on Ooryl's list the Old Republic Republic Striker-class Starfighter Lego Set to go with the Sith Fury Interceptor that Ooryl already owns.

Someday Ooryl really hopes to own the Lego Super Star Destroyer but it is way too expensive for Qrygg to ever imagine receiving it as a gift, even from Qrygg's family.

MAYTHE4THBEWITHU

Mint is a pretty durable plant, and this advice is spot on.

The only thing I might add is next time you repot it, add some Soil Moist" or Water Gel Beads which will allow you to go a few more days between watering.

These are the ones my daughter uses for her plants, but OP may be using a different kind. His seem to blend together better.

They are really handy for not having to remember to water as often if you mix them with soil. Otherwise, they can take the place of soil, but you have to remember to feed the plants as well when you do it that way.

Maybe using water beads would help retain the moisture for longer. They're usually used in flower vases, and are nearly invisible when submerged.

You can buy a pound of similar, uncolored "beads" here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050ZNWYG

Use sports card album pages like these- just staple them on

It would be cool if these cards could fit in binder sleeves. Here is what they look like:

https://www.amazon.ca/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Page-Protectors/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1465044020&sr=8-4&keywords=card+binder+sleeves

For map tiles: AmazonBasics Nylon CD/DVD Wallet (128 Capacity) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIHVM36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_xF79DSJicfLBu

For command cards/character and imperial decks: BCW PRO 16-POCKET PAGE - TOPLOAD - (20 CT. PACK) FOR X-WING AND ARMADA UPGRADES https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018OM5MGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jcKHoZQcRucSk

For agenda cards and mission cards: Ultra Pro 25/9 Pocket Page Protectors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UjgMybSN3F7RS

Putting them in a binder lets you more easily find a specific card they fit in these sheets even with card sleeves. The CD case holds any tile 4 spaces wide I keep the larger tiles separate and was able to fit every expansion in the CD case.

I use this for dice storage. Also good for a complete deck and dice.
http://www.joann.com/iris-photo-keeper/9531211.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAt9vEBRDQmPSow-q5gs8BEiQAaWSEDh6je926P1IPPuw04m8EGfpflyiVmFucm7dcLvzFYNwaAjx18P8HAQ

As for binder, a normal 2" binder with sleeve pages does the trick nicely. Sleeved cards fit great in these.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Page-Protectors/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486362889&sr=8-3&keywords=sleeve+pages

> I'm wondering how I should organize, store, and use my cards.

For me, I went with BCW boxes for commons and uncommons, sorted by set, then color. UltraPro page protectors for 3 ring binder for my rares, foils, and mythics.

The Professor has a video on how to store your M:tG cards.

I have been having the same issue trying to figure out how I want to store all my dials and tiles. I have noticed that if you want to do binders that the small base tiles fit into the old 1.0 Mini upgrade card sized pages, the medium fit into the Normal card sized pages and the large bases fit into the 4 Slot sheets. In terms of dials I have been reading that people have been using These sheets. I have been on the fence about using binders for these, but I already have a box of 100 mini upgrade sheets from 1.0 that I still have like 80% of because I bought it before 2.0 was announced thinking I would need them. I was considering doing card and coin boxes for them. I know Coin boxes are popular as well for dials and small bases, but for the medium and large I don't really have a solution to those right now. I know I can fit the large into Card boxes, but I don't know if there is a better solution for medium bases.

I currently have mine in a Nyan Cat deck box that I picked up years ago during a Friday Night Magic. Of course, I have more cards than the box can hold now lol! So I ordered a customized binder and I'm waiting for it to arrive in the mail this week!

Once it gets here I'm planning on using the Ultra Pro binder pages and sorting them.. somehow! I was thinking of doing it numerically, but it would be easier to find a specific card if they were sorted alphabetically.

It's too bad I'm not interested in the Welcome Amiibo series because the sideways cards would fit my side loading deck box perfectly..

i would start by advising some QoL adjustments to his spell sheet - i myself, ESPECIALLY for classes like clerics which have their full spell list, like to color-code things that i can do on a bonus action and/or that take concentration, and ofc mark off anything that's domain, from a feat, from a race, etc so i don't confuse myself when prepping my shit. that on its own can clear up a lot. if i, say, use my action to toll the dead, i'll take a quick scan through my spell sheet, look for the blue dots i used to mark off bonus actions, and maybe throw out a healing word or spiritual weapon. it can also help to make an additional, filtered list of actions, bonus actions, etc that you use commonly - going through your entire spell sheet and character sheet can be overwhelming, so having a condensed list of everything you use frequently in one place can be handy.

i also went ahead and invested in spell cards and card pages to keep them in - having them as a quick reference is handy, i just keep them in the same binder i keep my sheets in and flip to them when i need to make some decisions.

i will say, the main thing that keeps my cleric so busy in combat is his personality. he's VERY protective, always concerned about his party members, so when i play him in combat, i'm usually trying frantically to make the most of my turn to that effect. i'll use sanctuary on the utility-focused bard and use my movement to get in front of everyone to take hits, or healing word the barbarian while using my action to pry the monk out of a monster's grip, to use some examples from my last session. obviously that kind of thing is gonna differ from character to character, but he could try, if he hasn't already, thinking about what specifically his character wants to accomplish in the average combat, and from there, think every turn about how to best use the tools available to achieve that goal.

Yes! I use ultra pro pages from Amazon.

Based on this comment I don’t think there’s a full picture:

> Verified Purchase

> I bought this puzzle because my team at work was going through one 1000 piece puzzle a week. This puzzle stopped them dead in their tracks. They managed about 10 connections over the course of a month, after they separated the pieces into quarter puzzles based on the pattern on the back. They eventually gave up and got back to work.


I believe the fourth picture here is the back of the puzzle whereas the second picture is the back of the box. Still better than plain white, but not by much.

IDENTICALLY COLORED PIECES YOU SAY?

I've thought about trying one if these puzzles before. Then I realize I don't hate myself THAT much...
Beverly Micro Pure White Hell Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Piece) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DCQE3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LfyWAb1H3XSAZ

I told myself I would buy and complete this as my first official project when I get on the bench next.

this has been on my wish list for years

Should have gotten her "white hell." All the pieces look the same but each is unique and will only for where it belongs.

Happy Zambambo

Have a fantastic birthday Sherlock! :)

Cards Against Humanity!
It would be perfect because I could just sit inside with my friends and/or family and play it all day!
The old man is snoring

Well my two favorite cards are from the second expansion of the game.

Those are "A bigger blacker dick" which is a classic and "The mere concept of Applebees." This is just because one of our friends LOVES to go to Applebees and we never understood why. Every time we want to go eat, he would always propose it. So when this card was played while he was being card czar we lost it.

Here is one of my blank cards, I don't like writing on them so I put little pieces of paper. It's between that one, "The gap between Rose Tyler's teeth" for my whovian friends and "Before taking a piss, yelling: "Squirtle! Use Water Gun!"

Awesome that you were able to go to PAX. It's too far from me but I'm really excited they just announced PAX South (which will be where I live.) Hopefully the CAH guys attend along with the Game Grumps.

Make me smile, Rasta!

I just recently got the first, now I figure I'll go for the [second] (http://www.amazon.com/Cards-Against-Humanity-Second-Expansion/dp/B008JNPBYK)!

Thanks for the fun contest :).

Cards Against Humanity: Second Expansion?

cards against humanity?

Sounds like a bittersweet week...here's hoping the ups outweigh the downs!

The 2nd CAH Expansion on my Main List would be awesome! Thanks!

You have to buy it online (though I think there's one shop in Canada that actually stocks it. You can get it here, with expansions one, two, and three.

There's also a "crappy little third-party, unofficial, unauthorized" expansion called Crabs Adjust Humidity. They're currently out of stock but should be back soon.

http://www.amazon.com/Cards-Against-Humanity-Second-Expansion/dp/B008JNPBYK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3ATF86SDPZYJ2&coliid=I3K4E8H2QWAU2H

If you haven't played Cards Against Humanity - it's a really fun game, similar to Apples to Apples, but with much more irreverent humor. >.< It's a blast to play!

$0-5 - 100 Pokemon Cards

$5-10 - Cards Against Humanity Second Expansion

$10-20 - House of Leaves

$20-50 - New Girl season 1

The weather is gorgeous, my house is clean and I am toxic-friend free! Life is good and I am looking forward to my Relay events....oh I even managed to get the yard cleaned up! Gardens are next! Also been getting great feedback on my Egypt articles and heard that they want me back! Happy!

Item

Thanks for the contest! Have a great day!

cheapest item at .97 and free shipping they are so cute and arent too big, im so picky!

apature kit for 19.95 i really want to try that because i love playing with bokeh!

thank you for the contest!!!!!!

This is the cheapest thing on my list, and, since I love owl jewelry, also the coolest, in my opinion.

• One food forever? Is that assuming I won't die in a diabetic coma? Because then it'd totally be Krispy Kremes.
  
• My phobia: heights. I am seriously terrified of heights.
  
• Biggest pet peeve: mouth noises. People who chew with their mouth open or snap gum or just randomly make mouth noises...ARGH.

Oh Caaaanaaada~

This is adorable! Owl Necklace.

For your wine. A little birdcage for the corks.

For those fancy date nights. Mustaches for wine.

Sometimes we have to be wild! Eyeshadow.

For your phone. Pretty bow case.

i type in caps because i'm mad

BUT THAT IS ALL IN LOWERCASE!!!!!!!

This necklace is cheap <$1

This one is 1.16 if you can manage.

Cheap but classy Thank you for the contest!!

Echo

This necklace please

Thanks for the contest :)

[this] (http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Colorful-Crystal-Pendant-Antiqued/dp/B008XWDAUE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=PTSAEJSM7U23&coliid=I2L3FWJHIZTW7B) because it is cute

Okay, I'm taking a stab at it. Let's see how close I can get. :3

$1.33 + Free shipping: Owl Necklace

$1.50 + Prime eligible: Van Gogh Bookmarks!

$4.46 + Free shipping: 17th Century World Map!

$5.00 used + Prime eligible: Bossypants by Tina Fey!

$3.99 + Free shipping: Replacement stylus for my 3DS!

[$2.80 + Free shipping: Totoro sticker! :3]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B007DCDJYC/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&colid=GNGAD5SS2LFG&coliid=I36Y3POSAYT7IW&condition=new)

$19.08! Can't get much closer than that. All items are on my Under $10 list, but I'm currently making a new one.

:3 Thank you for this contest! Gifting is fun :D

EDIT Here's the list! Also my middle name is Corinne. So.. fun fact that I thought you should know. I love meeting people with the same name!

Free shipping! $0.87!

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Matte Dragon Shields aren't quite as tough as the original, but they feel better when shuffling. Very comparable to KMC.

My personal recommendation would be "KMC Hyper Mat", spelled exactly like that as shown here. If your option is KMC but says Matte instead of Mat it isn't a fake product or anything, but it's not as good of an option so I'd recommend the Dragon Shields instead.

One additional thing to consider is double sleeving. If you have only a single set of sleeves and swap the decks inside, that does put a little bit of wear on the cards each time. Inner sleeves are a lot cheaper than regular sleeves, so you can put inner sleeves on all your used cards and swap out which ones are in the main sleeve as often as you'd like. It's not something you need to bother with right away, but it's a small optimization if you want to keep your cards pristine for as long as possible without spending as much. Also protects the cards from water damage.

These are the cheapest I can find the sleeves: https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-80-Pack-Black/dp/B00CJ7415M it sounds like you already have the perfect fits.

I forgot to post the link to black lotus before but here it is: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1872540

I'm not sure if they'll have all the cards you need but hopefully its a start.

Don't be too nervous about your cards either. Most people don't pull out your cards while they read them, and with the two sleeves I doubt anyone will notice anything strange.

Instead of linoleum try some card sleeves, maybe some from a magic the gathering site or similar. I use [these] (http://www.manaleak.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=29405) but theres the slightly larger ones, [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-80-Pack-Black/dp/B00CJ7415M) although im not sure how big those cards are, try looking around and you might find some nice card sleeves.

I'm using the KMC Hyper Matte Sleeves.

I like them because they're slightly textured on the back and not as slippery as other sleeves. The cards fit very nicely in them.

I linked the black ones to you through Amazon. They have white, dark blue, and maroon as other color options. Also note that you'll have to buy 2 of these packs to have enough for Star Realms.

I store the game in an Ultra Pro Dual Deck Box.

You're welcome.

So I guess you guys never had an airzooka growing up.

Or you can just buy this for $20.

https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Toys-toys-CANWM-2990/dp/B00006IJIC

Like the disorient punch effect. That'd be pretty funny- I'm picturing something that works like the tractor cannon but looks more like this that "poots" disorient gas at an enemy at short range. The catalyst could make you immune.

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This one even comes in tactical black

Link to the page with the review: https://www.amazon.com/Squirrel-Products-2990-Airzooka-Black/dp/B00006IJIC

Here's the product for reference

KMC Perfect Fit. Like the name, they're just the right size, and they're really high quality, too.

I actually double-sleeved them (put the card in one upside down and in the other right side up) with the matching KMC Hyper Mats (you might need to be careful to get the ones with the clear backs). It ends up being a little pricey but nothing compared to the cost of filling out the card set!

https://smile.amazon.com/Perfect-Barrier-Sleeves-Piece-Clear/dp/B0007N7PB2?sa-no-redirect=1

If you are worried about space or you want to overprotect your cards, like if you play daily, I would suggest putting on the KMC Perfect Fit sleeves and then putting your Dragon Shields on. It makes the cards a bit thicker, but they are well protected. When you do it you put the KMC sleeves on upside down. http://www.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Perfect-Sleeves/dp/B0007N7PB2

You need two different kinds of sleeves. One is commonly called the "perfect fit" sleeve. That goes upside-down over your card. Then you insert your card top-side up into the normal sleeve.

example of a perfect fit brand I use.

KMC - Perfect Fit

When I played in middle school I kept my decks wrapped in rubber bands and I'd carry them that way in my pocket, and keep them that way in a little cardboard box in under my bed. Luckily I never owned any good cards because the condition of those cards is awful now (but the first rare I ever pulled is still in the back of my binder).

Anyway this is what I use now, with the cards sleeved in these and these.

I use a KMC Perfect Fit to protect the inside as well as a Dragon Shield clear sleeve for the outer sleeve. It is a bit pricey to use this method but it offers the best protection with a water resistant seal that will not require the mane character to be pulled out every time it flips.

They are these which I suppose are KMCs. What issue do you have?

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Barrier-Sleeves-Piece-Clear/dp/B0007N7PB2

I use Paladin's standard sleeves and also perfect barrier sleeves.

The perfect barrier sleeves are amazing value to price, and they're a lot easier to get than the paladin sleeves

Edit: also in case anyone is interested I use these coin sleeves in a trade binder for easy gear and settlement item management

binder I use:link
Sleeves I use: link link

I double sleeve my cards then put them in the binder. Ultra pro sleeves in my opinion are very cheaply made and poor quality.

for the full size cards? I use KMC perfect fit sleeves + Dragon Shield sleeves.


https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Barrier-Sleeves-Piece-Clear/dp/B0007N7PB2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1536991219&sr=8-4&keywords=kmc+perfect+fit

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https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Shield-Protective-Sleeves-100-Pack/dp/B000P0SY44/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1536991242&sr=1-1&keywords=dragon+shield+clear

Are you thinking something like this? As far as I know you only get them if you custom order a sleeve set first. Unless you mean KMC Perfect fits and any other brand of sleeves

So are they the same size as the original? Would this pack of card sleeves work well?:

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Perfect-Sleeves/dp/B0007N7PB2

What exactly does that mean? I saw that and was confused. Did that mean use them over things like this?

so this for the inner sleeves?

Get the Japanese perfect fits, not the ultrapro. Dragon shield are fine. I use them too, also kmc matte sleeves are great. Just double sleeve your decks, prevents the slipping you're experiencing and protects them better. Also makes it safer and easier to move cards from deck to binder to another deck.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007N7PB2

I use this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Fake-Parking-Tickets-Pad-25/dp/B001689F5G/

Fontaine!

$1.50 and under
and $5 gift thanks for the contest!

I gotta say, this is pretty cool.

I have become so good at equipping myself that yesterday when I drove my girlfriends car, we both complained how badly equipped she was lol...

Tweezers, nail clippers, napkins (courtesy of various fast food joints), mini scissors, lip balm, mints (courtesy of various restaurants), gum, tic tacs, coupons, Tylenol, Tums, rags to wipe car after washing, Armor All wet wipes, charger for phone, several pairs of guest sunglasses, box of facial tissue, tissue box holder, fabric garbage bin, foldable chair, and last but not least, fake parking tickets for morons.

Probably a few other things that escape me right now as well. I find having one of these bags attached to the vent really handy for little items.

I mean...

Get your butt in gear! I love yoga, but not in front of people, so this would be great.

or

All the crafty things! I'm going to make soap!

or

Gag me! I like messing with people and honestly, parking violations REALLY tick me off. This would be great for people that park in handicap spaces with out a placard. I hate those lazy bums.

or

Things you need for the apocalypse The apocalypse is coming, best to be prepared!

or

Do you even know how to use that? I'm trained as an EMT and the one I carry got popped.

I could keep going but I'll stop there, I like this one!

$2.00 (Misc.)

$3.95 (Books)

$5.99 (Music)

$7.99 ("Nine Inch Nails" Halos)

We are fraternal, two boys and one girl :) and oh sorry about that, here's a new one :) Link:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001689F5G

These fake parking tickets are as stated a hoax. It's very satisfying to give some jerk double parked a moment of heart racing, "Oh S@#$" though.

NOT MY CARD

Here!

As I said, already, for the top 10 games you can probably get a good deal online. But, stray from that and the deals aren't as big. My gaming habits tend more towards casual, family and friend style games, which may also make a difference.

Forbidden Island - 16%

Gloom expansion - 15%

Say Anything - 12%

Munchkin - 16%

Tsuro - 19%

MLP Trading Card Game - 9%

Bananagrams - 21%

Scrabble - 15%

Apples to Apples - 0%

Oz Fluxx - 23%

Those are the last 10 games I bought. The biggest percentage is 23%, and that was only a $3 difference. The biggest dollar difference was $5. For differences that small, i'll buy local. It supports the local guy and I get it now, not several days to a week from now.

Also, the reason I don't agree with the original statement is because (as is shown in my personal examples) the online prices aren't that much less for the games I have purchased lately. And, I have never called in to any of the local stores and found that they do not have something in stock that isn't also out of stock online. So, I also disagree with the assertion that they cannot compete for item availability.

Again, I use the bookstore analogy. Sure, I may be able to get a better deal for a book online, but it's not going to stop my from heading to Powells. And, except for the most obscure of titles, i'll probably find a copy of it at Powells.

You could go all in with an awesome collection of Cards Against Humanity!

It requires you to have a pretty twisted sense of humor but it's a ton of fun with friends.

You could check out Firefly the Game.

If you're a fan of the space opera, this is one of the more enjoyable games I've ever played.

If you really don't mind blowing 300 bucks, there's the Star Wars X-Wing miniatures game!

You take control of a spacecraft in the Star Wars universe and each game is like an episode of a Star Wars tv show, with a clear goal and twists and turns along the way as you try and accomplish that goal. The miniatures can get pricey but 300 bucks would get you started on a pretty sweet collection if you buy the smaller ships.

300 bucks would also get you started with the world's greatest trading card game: Magic the Gathering!

This classic card game has been around for over 20 years, features thousands upon thousands of cards to select from and, just like chess, takes 10 minutes to learn and a lifetime to master. For 300 bucks you could both have a gaming mat, plenty of dice, a kick-ass card collection and more than enough to start building multiple decks. Heck, you can just go and buy pre-made decks from a plethora of websites. Check out Youtube for suggestions on what formats you might enjoy, but kitchen table Magic the Gathering is VERY satisfying for two people.

Of course, if you really want an epic adventure, you could check out the bigger, meaner, older cousin of Magic the Gathering, and maybe the most infamous table top game in the world: Dungeons and Dragons!

A little more effort than most, but hugely rewarding if you have a colorful imagination and don't mind some simple math (most games requre SOME math, just look at Monopoly), and you have decades of books to explore, and many are available for pretty cheap from both used book stores and your local library (hopefully). This is a hobby that lasts for the rest of your life.

Like Dungeons and Dragons but want a more easy and accessible game to start out? How about [Muchkin!] (http://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-1483SJG-Munchkin/dp/B004U7JJWE/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1462113434&sr=1-1&keywords=munchkin)

We're talking dungeons...dragons...knights in shining armor and a LOT of fun. It's a good start for tabletop gaming.

Of course, Tabletop gaming is pretty extensive when it comes to choices. Here are a few more to check out:

The Game of the Century: Settlers of Catan

Spooky fun with Arkham Horror!

Big Adventures: Small Heroes... Mice and Mystics!

Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with Dead of Winter!

Of course, like Levar Burton says, you don't have to take my word for it. Here is the awesome Wil Wheaton's Youtube series, Tabletop! He plays with his friends so you don't have to! This series is amazing at helping to decide which tabletop game might be best for your playing needs.

Need a little help deciding if Magic the Gathering is right for you? How about Spellslingers on Youtube! Game Guru Day[9] plays Magic with his friends. Not only is this a super easy way to learn the game, it's a lot of fun to watch.

Need a little help understanding Dungeons and Dragons? Give Critical Role on Youtube a listen!

Luckily, you happened upon a time where tabletop games are going stronger than ever so...good luck!

Do you have access to Amazon? here

The Resistance is really fun, especially when you have a large group of people :)

Have you tried Fluxx or Munchkin at all? They're not exactly board games, but they're a blast to play, especially if you enjoy RPGs.

Not sure if you're into cookbooks or not, but both Grillhouse: Gastropub at Home and This is a Cookbook look like they'd be neat.

Nah, just this one :) https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-SJG-1483/dp/B004U7JJWE/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1550090950&sr=1-1&keywords=munchkin

Either the Foil Edition or the Deluxe Edition that comes with a board.

I see you like board games and table top. I love this game! You build the board as you play and there are like 60 different scenarios. My friends have it, but it'd be cool to have my own copy. You should also check out Munchkin Deluxe and some of those extensions.

Pandemic

You team up to try and cure/eradicate viruses from spreading around the world. It's pretty challenging! The stupid virus gets us almost ever time!

And this classic

Betrayal

Werewolf

Coup

Resistance

Pandemic

Anything Munchkin

To start lol

Since you're into card games, I'm going to suggest Munchkin Deluxe!

You NEED Munchkin!

It's a table-top game for up to 8 people AND it's roleplaying. Everything changes, you can team up with friends to help take another friend down or help out. It's great. Look into it!

new tires. unknown.

Thanks for the contest! Enjoy the origin games you got and the new game you end up getting through this contest!

31 days for Augustus

I like August because it is the end of summer which means fall is almost here & the weather is finally cooling down. Also even though it has been a while since I have been in school I take full advantage of all the back to school sales. Especially at Target, the best time to stock up on stuff I need around the house. Also is there anything better than baseball in August? I think not.

Munchkin would be nice or speaking of August baseball This baseball book.

Thanks for the contest!

a few suggestions:

• a nice dice bag
  
  
• some new dice
  
  
• [try a pathfinder pdf] (http://paizo.com/products/btpy88yj?Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Core-Rulebook)
  
  
• [munchkin] (http://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-SJG-1483/dp/B004U7JJWE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341363185&sr=8-3&keywords=munchkin)
  
  or pick up playing yourself and invite her to a game IRL or over on [roll20] (http://roll20.net)

http://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-1483-Munchkin/dp/B004U7JJWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335498241&sr=8-1

Munchkin card game. Very fun for RPG fans... best played with a group of friends. It's a card game (not like Magic the Gathering, it's more for a casual group of friends), but it's kinda hard to describe, so I'll borrow their description from the Munchkin site:

Munchkin captures the essence of the dungeon experience . . . with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. You and your friends compete to kill monsters and grab magic items. And what magic items! Don the Horny Helmet and the Boots of Butt-Kicking. Wield the Staff of Napalm . . . or maybe the Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment. Start by slaughtering the Potted Plant and the Drooling Slime, and work your way up to the Plutonium Dragon . . .

Fast and silly, Munchkin can reduce any roleplaying group to hysteria. And, while they're laughing, you can steal their stuff.

HAPPY HAPPY CAKE DAY!

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3. No book is currently higher on my want list.
   
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5. Not just an animal.
   
6. Purple and poignant.
   
7. A game for misanthropes.
   
8. A guilty pleasure, albeit one I don't get to partake in too often.
   
9. This tool allows near instant face to face communication.
   
10. This may be from my childhood but its still a part of my life to this day.
    
11. Now hear me out on this one: in order to use this item your organizational skill have to be off the charts.
    
12. I got to live music events and write reviews on them, and writing is one of my three biggest hobbies.
    
13. Not sure it gets nerdier...
    
14. Few things are more natural than hair.
    
15. The Great Old One.
    
16. Something I'd wear all the time.
    
17. A lot of people of people tell me this is funny. I've only played once, and only online.
    
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20. As a writer, gamer and aspiring video/sound editor, this is the ultimate dream item on my wishlist.
    
    BONUS. Off your High Priority wishlist, the thing that sticks out the most to me, because I'm a war buff, was THIS. Though peronsally, I'd probably grab THIS above the rest.

2.

This For clarification on relation of #2

4. I think it counts :D

5.

7.

8.

9. I'd consider it a tool, buut some may not.

10. This was the best as a kid. Still is xD

12. I game a lot

13. Best i could come up with

14. Some may call it unnatural...

15.

16.

17. Gotta have em all :P

18. Jelly beans! :D

19.
This will clarify #19

20. This most definitely :P

Bonus:

Happy happy cake day! Make it rock.. you only get one a year... :P

By the way, of few of those say they were added August 3rd, but it was honestly at like 2 in the morning before I went to bed, so I thought they were added yesterday.

[Murder time is fun time]
Does tabletop gaming count?
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Munchkin. After all the work meetings this afternoon, I feel like someone who's been trying to slay monsters with the Spiked Codpiece.

So looking at your list i suggest you add Small World and the add ons and expations. small world is a fun board game where you try to controlle the world with certain races.

My other suggestion is something in the Munchkin universe, a piss take card based game mocking dng style games. this also has lots of add ons.

from mylist this maybe something else you like

Here are some more game recommendations. If you search for them on youtube you will find some TableTop videos that show how they are all played before you buy.

Small World
Munchkin Deluxe
Pandemic

Magic The Gathering can get expensive but I bet if you ask around some one already plays and could help you out.

$0-5Glow faucets?!

$5-10 Nutella is delicious and everone should try it

$10-20 What can I say, I love...love, salame

$20-50 I've played it once and was hooked

Found here, still chuckling

Damn. Not 7 months ago at the Lego store in Downtown Disney.. 400.00 in a slightly smashed box with a "damaged box discount" NOW, its over 750.00 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050R0YB8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ikojub1R0A Crazy!

I would spend countless hours building Star Wars legos and be happy as a clam about it: 1 and 2.

Turn that frown Upsidedown, sweetheart.

I only work in black. And sometimes very very dark grey.

http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Super-Destroyer-10221/dp/B0050R0YB8/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1404456714&sr=1-1&keywords=star+wars+lego

I used to get the magazine from Lego and was part of the club. I've wanted this set since it first was in that mag. Back when they made it it was only almost 300. Now look at it. This is probably one that I will always keep wanting but never get to have. This is like my lego crush! I also wanted the imperial star destroyer version too. I may have these two mixed up even but look how pretty that is. drools

Yea, it is crazy how much they cost. I really wanted the Super Star Destroyer as it is over 4 feet long and as such, HUGE. But, I didn't have the money then to shell out like $500. Now it is more expensive and well, I don't have the time as much. Also, I want to clarify I am not really a Star Wars guy, I just like lego sets that are really big.

You could get that, or you could get this

$1000. Plus $20 to ship it

> 1100 dollar gpu

Yes, just like lego.

Here you go

Legos are rediculously expensive. Some of the prices might just be rarirty though....

Pet Shop < Super Star Destroyer < Batmobile

Destroyer: http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Super-Destroyer-10221/dp/B0050R0YB8/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1333743483&sr=1-8

Batmobile: http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Batman-Batmobile-Ultimate-Collectors/dp/B000ERVL84/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1333743567&sr=1-2

As /u/stupidhusky pointed out above, here. They aren't the same size as the gif but still cool.

> http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG
There's a lb.

Another user posted Amazon link for the beads: https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/

Your not supposed to use glass spheres. You are supposed to use these.

1 Pound Bag of Water Beads - Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_g.tNyb1582FD3

A friend of mine who used to do event planning recommended I use water beads instead of water. Here's an example, but they come in all kinds of colors as well. She said that they're nice for in case vases are tipped over.

Also check out Water Beads. That is how I water my Ts and my Dubias.

http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG

Can't see your imgur link at work but you basically have two types of binder sleeve pages:

Top loading: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Page-Protectors/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1PW6S35QEALPQ&keywords=ultra+pro+binder+sleeves&qid=1564147002&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=ultra+pro+binder+sl%2Ctoys-and-games%2C151&sr=1-2

Side loading: https://www.amazon.com/18-Pocket-Platinum-Side-Black-Background/dp/B009WU5EG4

I use the spell cards, plus a binder that contains these card sheets. They are in order of the spell level, then alphabetized.

In the front of said binder, I keep another few pages with my cantrips, spells given to me by the Domain, and the spells I've chosen for the day. These pages are separated by a page divider for easy flipping.

On a separate sheet of paper, in or out of the binder, contains my play session's notes. in these notes will be tallies of how many times I've used my CD, spells slots, and other abilities. It sounds like a lot, but once you're done setting up you'll never really lose track of your spell counts, etc., so long as you aren't too drunk.

I... just have them all in a pile that I move around. Right now it's on my nightstand! Can't you just get a sleeve like this and put it in a binder? You could even get dividers to organize the series/etc. I kind of want to do this, but I don't want to give myself an excuse to buy more amiibo cards!

I use this binder. It has pockets that can handle all the paperwork, manuals, character sheets, etc.

I use these for the small map pieces They go in the binder.

I use these for larger map pieces. They also go in the binder.

All dice, tokens, and cards go in this box.

I ordered the box inserts for all the boxes from these guys. That covers all the minis except for the largest stuff (AT-STs), which got a case from them instead.

I just use a 4 or 3 ringed binder and use these

https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Page-Protectors/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1502458540&sr=1-1&keywords=trading+card+folder+inserts

I back to back cards, so you get essentially 6 different cards per insert. I also use the ultra pro soft sleeves when in folder.

I just have them in serial order. 1 folder for Opus 1, 1 folder for Opus 2 etc

If you don't care about the outside design, any basic binder should work with your basic trading/collectible card binder sheets. Like these for example.

Any retailer or hobby shop that carry Magic/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Pokemon/MLP or Baseball cards should have them in stock as well.

I’d say a folder for the ones that will fit. For the smaller ones you could do some [Binder Pocket Protectors] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IcsSAbG8D3Y84) and have them easily accessed and separated in a binder. For the ones that are huge, I have no idea as I’m sure you don’t want to fold them up

Using trading card sheets, I was finally able to organize my stamping plates. They hold the small standard round plates with room to spare, they will even hold some of my larger plates! I found that buying these and sticking them in a binder was way more cost effective than buying those little Pueen holders.

Edit: these are the card holders I used

Here is a post I made earlier about getting into the game.


>To give you an idea on deck building, here are some information that you will find helpful.

>https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcg/wiki/faq#wiki_beginners_guide_to_the_pokemon_trading_card_game

>https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcg/wiki/budgetdecks

>Now, I will also give you some important information what stuff you need to play your deck.

>Purchasing cards
=============

>For purchasing cards, I recommend buying a booster box and an elite trainer box for each new set that comes out then purchase singles. An elite trainer box also gives 5 of each Energy type and burn and poison markers as well as nice dice! One for flipping and the others for keeping track of damage They're made of acrylic, not cheaper cardboard that come with preconstructed decks.

>Sleeves
============================

>Also, I can't stress this enough but, you need sleeves. I recommend Ultra Pro Matte Sleeves. You would need 66mmx91 mm ones to fit Pokemon cards.

>http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-PRO-MATTE-Protector-Sleeves/dp/B00A3H7PEE/ref=pd_sim_21_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51bmSHgIiHL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR143%2C160_&refRID=0FNV83F2P22B2ZK6RXEK


>You can never have enough sleeves. Extras are used to replace ones that look worn out. If you play with worn sleeves (marked) you can get in trouble.

>Playmat
>======================

>Another important thing is a play mat. I really don't like seeing players struggle to scoop up cards on the table instead of a mat; damaging their sleeves in the process!

>http://www.trollandtoad.com/p1064929.html

>Deck Boxes
>==============

>Get a couple deck boxes. I prefer boxes that match the colour of my sleeves. These tower ones are the ones I use. They store a lot of cards and you don't need dice bags to store your dice!

>http://www.amazon.com/White-Satin-Tower-Deck-Boxes/dp/B00FEKACD6/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1439742188&sr=1-3&keywords=ultra+pro+tower+box

>Dice
>=====================

>Lastly, you need dice. They are used in place of damage counters and coin flipping. For coin flipping die (in competitive play we use them instead of coins), you need a clear one. The rules state you need to.

>http://www.amazon.com/Chessex-Dice-d6-Sets-Translucent/dp/B000RZP7ME/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1440768952&sr=8-3&keywords=clear+dice

>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-12-Six-Sided-16mm-D6-Dice-Patriotic-USA-4-Each-Red-White-Blue-/161532753102?hash=item259c1a34ce

>Storing cards
>=============

>I store cards in a mix of binders and boxes. For binders, you either can use these or try to save some money and get these and these

>For boxes to store non-EXs, secret rares and Trainers, I use [these[(http://www.amazon.com/Trading-Card-Storage-Baseball-Basketball/dp/B00RS7K05I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448893048&sr=8-1&keywords=card+storage+case+jammers)

>You also can use cardboard boxes for cheap here but I don't like them because they aren't secure.

>You can always check out other sites for the same or similar items.

As a wizard player, I use this and a 3 ring binder. I have my cantrips on the first page, and my prepared spells on the next 2. It's super convenient.

I’ve had success with these , fitting up to 13 in a single slot, sleeved.

Needed two of these to carry them all.

https://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Micro-White-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B008DCQE3O

Try this one

Someone should send them this puzzle.

You don't know what you have, till you lose it

Where is your box now?


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H2V1E2/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DCQE3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZhXXBbWGJRP52

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beverly-Micro-White-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B008DCQE3O/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=puzzle+krypt&pd_rd_i=B008DCQE3O&pd_rd_r=1185a092-e1c0-4dbe-b2d3-aafc8b328f61&pd_rd_w=eII3w&pd_rd_wg=p36B6&pf_rd_p=7dc56c0d-8a5f-4d97-9143-7233b106859a&pf_rd_r=KEDJ5Q2SSB9N2QWR25VG&qid=1564390521&s=gateway

All white puzzles are definitely a thing

I didn't see the post... is this what you mean by white puzzle though?

Idle thumbs mentioned this ridiculously difficult japanese jigsaw puzzle that some unfortunate soul is going to be receiving next holiday season.

Will Amazon ship it to you?

I think you need to do something about your searching skills: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beverly-Micro-White-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B008DCQE3O

Here is the puzzle if anyone is insane enough to buy it. Link

Full disclosure, there's a micro-print pattern on the back, so I put this together upside down, but I honestly don't know if that made it any easier. I organized the pieces by quadrants and worked from the corners in.

I spy with my little eye. (And your contest is better than any other currently running I SPY related things, /u/186394.)

I am positive I missed something.

Edit: Forgot to link an item

Welcome welcome! How exciting that you are able to join in the fun after lurking in wait! We are happy to have you here.


What do you do for fun? Favorite board game or video game?

This would be what I wanted. Because you can never have too much C.A.H.

I taught myself to ride a unicycle!

I got it for Christmas and I've been practicing just about every day since. I actually only got the hang of it about a week ago, and I only got about 12 feet from where I started, but it's progress nonetheless!

Expansion 1
or Expansion 2 (you decide which one (: )

I would love this It's always up to us to bring the games to our parties.

Christmas in April is great. My family normally celebrates all the holidays in July. We exchange presents, shoot of fireworks, dress up in our halloween costumes and hunt easter eggs. While pigging out on chocolates and deep fried turkey and drinking green beer.

Amusing - Because I have yet to find a more amusing game to play with my friends.

Cards Against Humanity Expansion!

When people tell me that I am a role model for them.

Add On and Prime

Affirmation :D

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Still going through... XD

9, 10, 11


Phew, all done.

Oh no! Last day?! Lol, THANKS for the contest!

Here's the link to the two expansions:

First

Second

That being said, does anyone have a suggestion as to what kind of box to get that can keep all the cards together?

Okay so I feel weird suggesting this.. I like the idea of others commenting/voting.. but people are telling me to post, so I will. :x

1. First and foremost, this Wacom tablet. I've been itching to get back into digital artwork along with my traditional stuff. (RA default)
   
   
2. Kindle Fire HD... obviously, heh. But it would be for my fiance, since he needs a tablet. :3 (RA default)
   
   
3. Bluetooth Keyboard Case for my tablet. (RA default)
   
   
4. Dan Brown's Inferno Kindle edition (Media)
   
   
   
5. Cute coat (Clothes)
   
   
6. Ankle boots (Clothes~)
   
   
7. theBalm nude tude palette (Makeup)
   
   
8. Cards Against Humanity (RA default)
   
   
9. CAH 2nd expansion (RA default)
   
   
10. CAH Third Expansion (RA default)
    
    
11. 20th century art book (Educational)
    
    
12. Cute blouse (Clothes)
    
    
13. Mirror for fiance (For S.O.)
    
    Total = $580.34, so that leaves $19 for the garbage heap. :D

CAH 2nd Expansion

me needz

I wins?

I have the following set, it should suit your needs:

• https://i.imgur.com/sOSE4Zj.jpg
  
  Here is price information from Amazon, for what is included:
  
  Item | Amazon Price
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  The Bigger Blacker Box | $15
  Cards Against Humanity | $25
  Cards Against Humanity: First Expansion | $10
  Cards Against Humanity: Second Expansion | $10
  Cards Against Humanity: Third Expansion | $10
  Cards Against Humanity: Fourth Expansion | $10
  
  You can "complete" the set by ordering expansions Five and Six on Amazon.
  
  The Bigger Blacker Box case has enough room to fit both additional expansions, if you take out the foam spacers. It also comes with black dividers, for helping organize.
  
  I have not done this, btw, but apparently if you cut open a specific place inside the lid of the Bigger Blacker Box, there is a special card inside. Something about big black cocks, naturally.
  
  Purchase price on Amazon for all of these items is $80 total. I will offer my set at $70. It is in excellent condition. We've only used it on two occasions.
  
  Also, I know people are probably wondering why I don't offer a larger discount. $70 for a used CAH set might seem "not generous enough". Here's my perspective though. a) This is a pretty comprehensive collection in excellent condition (most of the cards have never been used) and well organized, b) I don't care if I sell it or not, c) I suspect you might be interested in completing the collection anyway, and this collection gets you 80% of the way there, and d) you have a tight timetable.
  
  I live downtown. I work from home. PM me if you're interested, my schedule is flexible.

Expansion One:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JFNE8G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cardagaihuma-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005JFNE8G

Expansion Two:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JNPBYK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008JNPBYK&linkCode=as2&tag=cardagaihuma-20

So excited! Finally got a set :D

Its all about the Karma

Karma Chameleon

Congrats on the new place!
This is $0.83 with free shipping!

I'm queen of attention to details

SNAKE If you like them..

Or an owl if you like less creepy things? Even though owls are pretty creepy if you think about it..

I've got a ton of things.. ._. A lot of owls.. I think I may be drawn to them?

And an octopus. Which is also creepy..

I question my taste. Haha.

$0.95 It's on my wishlist also! :)

$0.83?

Thanks for the contest. :)

Life As We Knew It THIS IS THE SERIES
This is only $0.74!

Just a heads up, If the shipping cost is going to be more than 1.27, you'd probably be better of purchasing it on amazon :P

Here's the link

Though, in the spirit of the contest...

Here's an owl pendant for 79 cents
And another one for 98 cents this one ships from the US. I think
Mustache double ring for 38 cents

Mustache earrings for 39 cents , free shipping on all of them :)

BTW Not entering the contest myself :)

$0.83+ free shipping

Owls are adorable!

Vroom vroom new cars are fun!

cheap cheap cheap

Oh fancy!! This and that. :o

2 is $1.23

4 is $4.22

6 is $5.90

8 is $7.99

Ooo great contest!

My younger sister would love this owl necklace. Don't ask me why. I've seen a lot of people get it here and apparently owls are in. lol

As for me, I'd love these Perler beads!


Here, kitty kitty!

Beer me :D Link for a thingy

99 cents and free shipping


Thanks for the contest!

• Take your time learning. Magic is kind of like Chess in the way that it's simple to pick up and play but takes a lot of time and effort to master and no one becomes a guru overnight.
  
  
• If there are any specific cards you're looking for it's usually cheaper to buy them individually instead of gambling with booster packs. There's a chance to pull some $20+ cards from boosters but the odds are heavily stacked against you.
  
  
• Know what your cards are worth and don't be afraid to turn down a trade if you aren't 100% certain of the value of everything involved.
  
  
• Always keep your expensive cards protected and keep your decks stored inside of deck boxes so they don't get crushed or bent. Using rubber bands to keep cards/decks together can seem like an acceptable budget solution until they start to bend or wear the edges of the cards, which turns a $50 card into a $0 drink coaster.
  
  
• It's definitely worth investing into some card sleeves for your decks. They make decks easier to shuffle and prevent your cards from getting dirty. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people open a valuable foil rare from a booster draft, play it unsleeved for the tournament and then find out that no one wants to trade for it afterwards because it's completely scratched to hell.
  
  
• You also might want to look into getting a playmat. It's not nearly as mandatory to have as sleeves but it helps extend the life of your cards even further, it guarantees that you'll be playing on a clean surface and it helps mark your space at a table.

Sorry I'm a little confused, are you offering the KMC Hyper Matte Black or the KMC Perfect Fit, I'd trade for either but I'm more interested in the Hyper Mattes.

Ok, thanks for that advise. I looked at some Amazon reviews for KMC sleeves, and some mention quality degraded lately (https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Sleeves-80-Pack-Standard-Pokemon/dp/B00CJ7415M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523195800&sr=8-2&keywords=kmc+sleeves). Have you experienced that?

Aside from something ridiculous like laminating all of your cards, sleeves are your best option. I highly suggest matte sleeves of some kind if you're annoyed at the sleeves being slippery. Both Ultra Pro and KMC have them, and potentially another company, but those are the ones I know of.

I sleeve all cards with these. http://www.amazon.com/ULTRA-Sleeves-PRO-FIT-Pokemon-STANDARD/dp/B00AXDBDK0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1413312197&sr=8-3&keywords=ultra-pro+sleeves

I then put them in these. 6 in each pocket cause I buy two datapacks generally. http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-9-Pocket-Trading-Pages/dp/B00095M5DQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1413312335&sr=8-7&keywords=ultra-pro+binder

Then I put them in these binders. http://www.amazon.com/Avery-Nonstick-Heavy-Duty-Reference-Binder/dp/B000GR7OYW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413312412&sr=8-1&keywords=4inch+binders

For decks I sleeve with these. http://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-80-Pack-Black/dp/B00CJ7415M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413312464&sr=8-1&keywords=KMC+matte or these. http://www.amazon.com/Protective-Card-Sleeves-Count-Black/dp/B000UPL914/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413312493&sr=8-2&keywords=dragon+shields

When I construct a deck I just put the sleeved cards into the KMC or Dragon sheild sleeves and that's it.

Hope that helps

Dragon Shields and KMC are regarded pretty highly over in the /r/MagicTCG community. I own some KMC Hyper-Mattes and the quality is great.

Neither are the cheapest of options, mind you, but I think they're worth the investment.

On the cheaper tier, apparently UltraPro Mattes are pretty decent.

Best bet for storing a large lot of cards is cardboard boxes such as those you're seeing online. Anything will do, really. If you're concerned about the long term health of the cards you'll need to keep them in a watertight container in a temperature controlled room.

As for card sleeves, most folks will use one of the following (listed from most to least durable, roughly):

• Dragon Shield
  
• KMC Hyper-Matte
  
• Ultra Pro Eclipse
  
• Ultra Pro Pro-Matte

Sure. How about KMC's Amazon page literally saying that they've been discontinued by the manufacturer?

$25 on Amazon doesn't go far when you're buying commons. The sellers there pay much higher fees than on TCGPlayer and the card prices will reflect that.

A $.90 card costs $1.20, $2.80 costs $3.40, $0.70 costs $1.11, etc. The $15 white tokens deck /u/tommamus linked is just shy of $30 on Amazon.

I'd steer you towards buying something like sleeves instead. Those are around 40% off what my shop charges. Funnily enough, I bought mono-w tokens in the shop a few weeks ago and it was ~40% cheaper in the shop than it would have been if I ordered it from Amazon.

Coup?

We use dot us these Training Swords in my medieval combat class!

They also make a Shield

This steampunk flavored Cryptex Flash Drive might be appreciated! Useful and stylish in a similar vein to this Steampunk Watch
As for board games, I recommend Shadow Hunters, Splendor, and Coup

For tabletop games, you could get him A Nice Set of Color Coded Diece

When it comes to video games, this Retro Arcade Console Desk Toy could be a great work passtime with 200 games! Alternatively if you have a fridge or a metal workspace, Magnetic Tetris! for idle hands


Hope any of these help haha

I like this idea. It sounds like a fun concept but if you really want to make it right, then you're gonna have to play some card games. Study how different ones work. There's one I played that sounds a bit like yours but I'm having trouble remembering the name. I'll get back to you if I remember it.


EDIT: Coup. It was called Coup. http://www.amazon.com/Indie-Boards-Cards-COU1IBC-Dystopian/dp/B00GDI4HX4

Thank you, oh venerable Daemon Primarch.

After looking it up, it seems like a game I would have played with my 40k buddies. Not really the kind of thing I'd play with my fiancée. For just the two of us I'm thinking either cooperative games, or fairly quick to play. Things like Ticket to Ride or Pandemic (just going off descriptions and reviews).

We also play games with a few siblings and/or couples, but none of them gamers, per se. Games like [The Resistance] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Resistance-Dystopian-Universe/dp/B008A2BA8GG) or [Coup] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GDI4HX4/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1448982177&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=Indie+Boards+%26+Cards&dpPl=1&dpID=41UHjXzUbiL&ref=plSrch) have been dabbled in, with great enjoyment. Cards Against Humanity as well. So I'm doubting anybody would be up for something as intense as Game of Thrones. But thank you for your offer.

Geheimtipp für 3-6 Spieler die auf Strategie, Bluffen und sich gegenseitig umbringen stehen: Coup!

Ein Kartenspiel dass ich vor zwei Jahren entdeckt habe, in den USA super populär, hier noch nie irgendwo gesehen. Hab es Freunden gezeigt und wir haben ein Jahr lang nichts anderes mehr gespielt. Ganz kurz zusammengefasst: In 5-15min langen Runden nehmen Spieler mit ausgeteilten Karten verschiedene Rollen mit Fähigkeiten an und versuchen sich durch Aktionen nach und nach gegenseitig auszuschalten. Der Twist ist, dass jeder jederzeit auch lügen darf was das Zeug hält und behaupten darf jegliche Rolle zu haben und jegliche Aktion ausführen zu dürfen. Gleichzeitig darf aber jeder jederzeit jede ausgeführte Aktion anzweifeln, worauf der Verlierer dieser "Challenge" dann ein Leben verliert.

Das Spiel ist super kurzweilig, hat eine unglaubliche taktische Tiefe und zusammen mit Freunden die man gut kennt kann man das wirklich stundenlang bei einigen Bierchen spielen. Wärmste Empfehlung!

https://www.amazon.de/Indie-Board-Card-Games-COU1IBC/dp/B00GDI4HX4

Coup Card Game (The Resistance Universe) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDI4HX4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ptIcvb0XVTDCT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDI4HX4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ptIcvb0XVTDCT

Certainly (in general) the more pieces the game involves, the more costly it's going to be. There's definitely something to be said for having epic games with the immersion that the board and the pieces bring, but I'm also a fan of a number of more compact games.

They're mostly cards with maybe a couple chits, but they're all fantastic and bring a different experience. It's nice having a lower price point, taking up less room, and being more travel friendly -- especially when you're building a collection with friends and playing at each other's apartments/homes.



Game | Price | # Players
---|---|----
Love Letter | $6.84 | 2-4
Fairy Tale | $17 now; I picked it up for $13 | 2-5
Resistance | $15.13 | 5-10
Coup | $13.13 | 2-6
Hanabi | $10.13 | 2-5
Citadels | $19.95 | 2-7
Innovation | $18.30 | 2-4

My picks because they are 1) easy to learn for all skill levels and can be played in less than 1 hr. Whoever is running the tournament should have game master who is VERY familiar with the games and has actually played multiple games themselves.

• Munchkin Deluxe -- It actually has tournament rules you can print out
  
• Sushi Go Party! - Bracket system works best
  
• Zombie Dice - This is a push your luck game
  
• [Santorini] (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roxley/santorini-learn-it-in-30-seconds-play-it-for-life?ref=rxly) You can teach someone in 2min but there is a lot strategy to win
  
• [Splendor] (https://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-SCSPL01-Splendor-Board-Game/dp/B00IZEUFIA) -- A game last 30min max
  
• Love Letter or Coup
  
• Qwirkle Board Game
  
• 7 Wonders
  
• Quadropolis - Easy rules, it is a puzzle game but can finish in 30 to 45min

Hey welcome back! What sports and teams do you enjoy following?

On my "Games" list is Splendor, which just dipped below $25 for Prime Day. We played it once at a friend's house and we'd love to add it to our little game collection.

This afternoon: Torchlight II with Synergies Mod, farming those two final legendary set pieces in Derinkuyu.

Shortly after dinner, introducing a friend to Archer with the Archer drinking game. (I mean, it's a game, right?)

Finally, after dying from exactly one episode, we'll be having board game night with friends. I'm guessing we'll be playing Shadow Hunters with cards we made ourselves, but I'm hoping that we play something different, like Splendor or City of Thieves with draft picking.

It just went back up to $23.85 for me. Link

Sorry, I should have clarified. We buy card/table top games. Our recent favorites include:

Kingdomino

Codenames

Camel Up

Citadels

Splendor

Games on amazon change price a lot so even when setting the price alert to near the all time low it doesn't usually take very long to trigger

Amazon has been having tons of deals on Board Games recently that you might want to check out here. I would really recommend Splendor, it one went up for the Game of the Year this year & is a really fun to learn, quick game.

I'll also second the homebrewing kit but you might want to search around. I got one of them for each my brother (mid 20s) and father (late 40s), neither of which are usually very "DIY" kind of people, from Northern Brewer and they both really enjoyed them and purchased more kits later on.

Splendor is currently at $20. http://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-SCSPL01-Splendor-Board-Game/dp/B00IZEUFIA/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1418759472&sr=1-1&keywords=splendor

I haven't dug through the bag they bring yet because I was mostly interested in meeting people and trying new things, but I saw people playing the following.

Boss Monster http://www.amazon.com/Boss-Monster-Dungeon-Building-Card/dp/B00DK3P856

Love Letter http://www.amazon.com/Alderac-Entertainment-Group-5104AEG-Letter/dp/B00AGJ4HC2

Cards Against Humanity http://www.amazon.com/Cards-Against-Humanity-LLC-CAHUS/dp/B004S8F7QM

DC Deck Building Game http://www.amazon.com/DC-Comics-Deck-Building-Game/dp/1617681709

Splendor http://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-SCSPL01-Splendor-Board-Game/dp/B00IZEUFIA

Kittens in a Blender http://www.amazon.com/Sandstorm-55010NRD-Kittens-in-Blender/dp/B004U5R9J6

and Samurai Spirit http://www.amazon.com/Passport-Game-Studio-FNFSAMUS01PGS-Samurai/dp/B00QD78KZG

There is also an N64 with Goldeneye and Smash and an Emulation Station with many nes / snes / ps / gb / sega games.

My seven-year-old daughter and five-year-old son both love these games. They’re both quite affordable and well-rated.

Sleeping Queens

This is a nice little card game targeted at kids. I find it interesting enough to not be completely mind numbing for adults, too — though it’s definitely a kids game.

Splendor

This is an adult strategy that was given to me as a gift, but is quite playable for both of my kids — despite saying it’s for 10 years and up. One nice thing about this game is that there is no hidden info, so it’s easy to advise and assist others without having to see something that is normally private. It’s a fun game with somewhat simple strategy, but that can actually be a bit more deep or advanced than it initially might seem.

I stil want splendor and i checked amazon.co.uk only a 8% sale compared to the 50% from usa.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Space-Cowboys-SCSPL01-Splendor-Board/dp/B00IZEUFIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449226600&sr=8-1&keywords=splendor

It's $26 on Amazon right now, plus shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IZEUFIA/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1411995384&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Edit: Whoops, just noticed you're on the other side of the planet.

LOOK AND COVET! also GROOT!

I would like the baby groot!

A recipe you say?
Well here's my Aunts amazing artichoke and spinach dip:

1 can artichoke hearts
2 boxes of frozen spinach (or you could get fresh spinach and do the whole cooking it thing but idk how much that takes)
1 entire stick of butter
1 package of cream cheese
1lb cheddar cheese
1 medium sized onion
1/2 cup parm cheese
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup sour cream

First you're going to want to get those onions cooking. Cut the onions into medium/small pieces. Get a frying pan and put it on medium heat. Put the entire stick of butter and let it melt then add the onions and tbsp of sugar. You're going to want to wait until these are completely caramelized. So put a lid on it and let it cook until they are amazingly golden brown and nom.

While that's happening preheat the oven to 425.

Next defrost those two packages of spinach. This takes a minute if you have a 500 year old microwave like I do. Get them completely defrosted until they are warm. Then you need to strain all of the water out. I get a colander and a big bowl and use my hands to squeeze all of the water out over the colander. (This way any pieces that fall are caught.) Squeeze that spinach until every single drop of moisture is gone.

Get those artichoke hearts and cut them into good sized pieces.
Grab your cheddar cheese and grate all of it.
I put my cream cheese in the microwave for about 30 seconds so it softens.
Measure your sour cream and parm cheese.
Now throw everything in a big bowl, all the ingredients.

Now is the really messy part! You could use a spoon or a spatula or something, but I use my hands because it's the easiest. Make sure you wait a minute until the onions aren't scolding hot to do this. Mix it until it seems like everything is mixed thoroughly and then grab whatever pan you want to put it in.

Honestly, I use a bigger sized pan but you can use whatever you want. You could even put it in little souffle cups if you wanted to.

Grab some more of that parm cheese and sprinkle it on the top. Now put it in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until it's golden brown on the top.

The best thing to eat it with is tortilla chips, but you could use absolutely anything.

WARNING: THIS STUFF IS AMAZING AND IS PROBABLY AROUND 9823287 BILLION CALORIES. SO I WOULD recommend NEVER making it unless you have to take it somewhere. If not you may get diabeetus or have a heart attack because once you have some you want all of it. trust me

Edit:Happy funko friday!

Omg! I was able to sell this at $21! So glad you shared these tips..thanks! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1EJXUU/

http://www.amazon.com/Funko-POP-Marvel-Dancing-Bobble/dp/B00N1EJXUU

It's a bobblehead. I bought it for my wife this Christmas. :)

 When the Snow Falls Down<br />

Christmas Magic Every Where

Fills the air with LOVE!

If I were to win, I'd love this little Groot!

Happy Funko Friday!

I'm sorry for your loss. It's very hard to lose a friend. But it really does help to think about all the fun times, and great memories you have with that person. But, if you need someone to talk to, please feel free to send me a PM. :)

A few years ago, I deployed to Afghanistan. Early on in my time there I became really good friends with a guy named DD (his nickname for privacy purposes). He was also a military member. Well, unfortunately he had a longer deployment cycle than me, so I ended up leaving before his unit. And DD, he didn't make it home at all. He was killed when his truck hit an IED. This happened 3 weeks after I got back the US.

Sadness aside, the things that really helped me cope with losing my friend were the memories we had made while we were able to hang out over there. (Which, was actually quite often. We were practically each other's shadow. Us, and our group of mutual friends) Among those memories, one really stands out to me. Well, one day I had to go out on a mission myself, and while I was out I was able to purchase a set of drum sticks for him. So when I got to our base, I handed the drum sticks to him, and he just had this look of a child on Christmas. Like, he couldn't believe that anyone would be so thoughtful to bring him something related to his absolute passion. From then on out, I almost never saw him without those drum sticks in his hands.

As crazy as it sounds, I think he knew that he wasn't going to make it back. There was one day where we sat down to chat, and he just had this real serious look on his face. We start talking, and the topic of those drum sticks come up in conversation. It wasn't until then that I realize how much of an impact just a small random act of kindness towards a friend meant to him. Something I had only done on a whim to make a friend smile. Well, I guess it meant more to him than i'll ever know because he asked me, should he not make it back from overseas, to lay a set of drum sticks on his grave.

That experience really made me realize just how much of an impact you can have with even the smallest gestures that might seem meaningless to you. But, even just thinking about how happy he was to recieve such a simple gift, it really made me smile then and still makes me happy to remember it now.

As for an item, I'd have to say this would be great to have on my desk at work. It would definitely make me smile more haha

I am Groot.

I love dandelions... I love how they randomly pop up everywhere, and are impervious to most attempts of eradication. Plus, they are so bright and colorful!

Don't drink the hand sanitizer.

Thanks for the contest!! :)

it looks like a funko pop. if so you can find them at a lot of places. I get mine from my local comic book store,but you can find them online too. Here it is on Amazon

I see that you have Guardians of the Galaxy on your wishlist, so what about this little guy?

nice contest

That is cute!

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00N1EJXUU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1GM2XTTF7RHOP&coliid=I6WJOKPKASEK3


I have this one on my wl but I've never seen that one

Wow you're awesome!
I'm gonna organize this list from most wanted to least wanted :D

1. Bluetooth headphones! this was reviewed by unbox therapy and apparently it's really god so I wanna try it out :D
   
   
2. AmazonBasics Ventilated Adjustable Laptop Stand Who doesn't need a laptop stand eh? i hate burning my lap while I'm using my laptop!
   
   3.PNY Turbo 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive A 3.0 usb is hard to find for such a price! and the storage space makes it so much better :D
   
   
3. Shoes are nice to have right?
   
   5: Baby groot! Because I loveeeeeee groot
   
   thanks for doing this :)
   
   

Tagging on if u/ttrublu delivers.. mereko bhi please 🙏

u/Manhoosvyakti ye wala pasand hai? :D https://www.amazon.in/Marvel-Dancing-Bobble-Action-Figure/dp/B00N1EJXUU?tag=googinhydr18418-21

Here you go - Funko Pop Marvel Dancing Groot

Everyone's favorite Funko.

Edit: and you should listen to Last Cup of Sorrow by Faith No More. Found out they are touring soon and am on a total FNM kick right now.

I rather get this version of baby Groot http://amzn.com/B00N1EJXUU

I use these sleeves, and they work great. KMC 100 pochettes Card Barrier Perfect Size Soft Sleeves are what they're called.
Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Komainu-Dou-Original/dp/B00NU5F7U0

My cards don't slide around at all. They're very snug in the sleeve. I can take a picture for you, if you'd like.

KMCs are ones that Magic players use and should work well as inner sleeves for double sleeving. My personal preference is to use KMC Hyper Mattes and over KMC perfect sleeves for inners.

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-pochettes-Barrier-Komainu-Dou-Original/dp/B00NU5F7U0/ref=pd_lpo_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E66TXR5758C2MEN8WQ0Q

http://www.potomacdist.com/detail.asp?itemid=kmchmtbdpb#.WOfanG_yt9M

I go through a TON of sleeves for MtG (play pokemon casually), so those are what I use for tournament play and the $56 is well worth it for me.

Edit: If you want to see more about sleeves for reviews, I suggest watching the Professor's channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bu1h0gtu2U&list=PLvqw7t0kbGX9ZlOrr9sqD8zGGPuEIfeBz

Primarily for MtG, but all of the sleeves he reviews generally are kosher for tourney play.

Second in regards to protecting it - the best method would be a perfect sleeve followed by any form of deck protector and then into a toploader - and of course keep it in a dark place that's relatively temperate, if possible.

In regards to your question - it really just depends on if you need money now or not. It will rise in value as time goes on for sure, so if you're not hard up just keep it.

I sleeve all of the tokens my deck uses to protect the surface (for cosmetic and consistency reasons, not because I care about a <$0.01 "card"). I use KMC "perfect fits" because they're cheap in bulk, fit snug to the card, and make the surface more slippery for moving the cards around.

Oh nice, I am totally getting that case. Thanks for the info. I ended up going with these sleves -KMC 100 pochettes Card Barrier Perfect Size Soft Sleeves, 3 Packs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NU5F7U0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They fit the card just right.

for my decks, i typically use art sleeves such as these. since art sleeves have a tendency to be hard to get the same sleeves a year or two down the road, this means i'll pick up an extra pack when i'm making a deck so if sleeves tear on me, i'll be covered.

as such, this means i have plenty of extra sleeves that i can throw in binders. i'll throw my cards in a perfect fit, then throw that in one of my art sleeves, and put that in my side load binder.

I love sleeving cards for my games! Love the feel and I actually double sleeve (these then these for regular sized cards) and generally do it while it while watching TV some night, so it's not like I have to give up time to sleeve.

While you may not be pricing the cards, using the pricing guide on tcgplayer.com is a good place to start organizing specific sets. It can also give you a general market value for all conditions as you are organizing. If you see the market value on a specific card is much higher than others in the set, you should consider protecting that one with penny and hard sleeves(or depending on the card, perhaps more than that). If you are going to store your cards in binders, i recommend these sleeves for inside sleeves and these sleeves for the outside soft sleeve prior to putting in a binder like this or like this.

really....? http://www.ultrapro.com/product_info.php?products_id=1075 i have these kinds that i use for all my rares/holos/full arts... ALSO, i recently ordered these yesterday because i heard their were perfect for the Rares: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NU5F7U0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Should i switch to the KMC Perfect fits when they arrive and avoid the Ultra Pro sleeves then?

It’s better to get perfect fit cards meant for double sleeving which would fit inside of traditional sleeves. The advantage is that if any liquid spills the double sleeved cards won’t be affected at all. It has saved my ass so I double sleeve important cards and the deck I play with.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NU5F7U0/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1525730862&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=perfect+fit

hello friend, that's awesome that you have your own copy of MK. Are you shuffling cards via bending method? If so I'd try to stray from that if possible.

The KMC perfect fit sleeves are amazing.Here's the exact amazon like to the ones I ordered. There are 240 cards so this gives you 60 extra. Link

I'm waiting on coolstuffinc or amazon to stock the Lost Legion

Hey bud, I have an innistrad plane cube for drafting thats pretty sweet. I can go over what I did if it helps at all.

I started with only Innistrad, great Draft environment to use as a base. Then I replaced all of the vanilla creatures or unplayables with another card from DKA, AVR, or SOI that fit the same role but had a relevent ability or stats. (Ex. a 2/2 zombie for 1b that had no abilities was replaced by a 2 mana zombie in the same rarity with more relevent abilities)

Right now the cube is about:
50% INN
20% DKA
10% AVR
20% SOI

Im trying to recreate a draft environment so I manueally create packs and put them in team bags (https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Poly-Team-Bags/dp/B00095NR1K) to have them ready for each draft.

The slits for common, uncommon and rares is (5/3/1)
I keep flip cards seperate, the are split (3/2/1)

When I make packs I shuffle all the commons together, then repeat for uncommons, rares, and Flip cards.
Each pack is 9 Commons,3 uncommon, 1 rare, 1 flip card, and 1 land. The land could be any nonbasic land from any Innistrad set, put in for fixing and utility.

Right now my rares can be from any set and are pretty balanced, nothings unbeatable.

I also keep the flip cards in clear hypermattes while drafting and playing, but I have a checklist for each in a black sleave for proxying in the deck.

It is alot of sleaves and the cube fits a normal 2 row. But if you buy bulk, its not too bad. Heres where I got mine (https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Barrier-PERFECT-packs-Total/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1465811659&sr=1-2&keywords=perfect+fits, https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-Sheets/dp/B0177K3VU6/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1465811692&sr=1-1&keywords=kmc+hyper+matte+10)

If you have any questions or I wasnt clear just let me know.

Sorry about the formatting in advance!

Buy perfect sleeves and a size larger of sleeves, dragon shield or the like, and then place them into binder sleeves in cool dry places.

Edit: And by perfect, I mean the perfect fit sleeves, these ones:

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Barrier-PERFECT-packs-Total/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=perfect+card+sleeves&qid=1551300997&s=gateway&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Barrier-PERFECT-packs-Total/dp/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527696059&sr=8-2&keywords=perfect+fit


This is likely the best price you are going to get on Perfect fits. Its about what you are going to pay for 4 packs of perfect fits at a store.

As for sleeves, i would be using dragonshield matte sleeves or kmc hypermatte sleeves.

The best price on dragonshield sleeves is going to be at starcity games open events at about 8$ per box of 100. But you can get them for 10-11 at local game stores in the likely situation that you aren't particularly close to an open.

For all my double sleeved permanent decks I use Dragon Shield Mattes with KMC perfect sizes. Dragon shields are relatively cheap and good quality and KMCs are on amazon for ~$4/100

For my draft sleeves I use ultimate guard katanas. They are lovely sleeves with amazing shuffling feel but they are harder to get/more expensive. Since my draft sleeves are the one pair of sleeves I use more than any other I shell out a bit more for them.

KMC perfect fit sleeves:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$23 for 1000 high quality clear sleeves.

I use these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?smid=A3TCNCNGLOHBSA&psc=1

I sleeved everything with the blue/black/gray back and the act/agenda/locations. Took less than one 1000 pack Didn't do the encounters yet because I'm out of storage space and pondering how to reorganize. I sleeved fuckin everything for gloomhaven. :)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T3Z72Q8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I buy these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . I guess that adds $2.78 to the deck cost.

They split sometimes. But usually I double-sleeve, so it's not a problem.

I've used about 20 different sleeves and by far the best bang/buck are KMC Perfect Fits. They are also not as thick making them easier to fit in the box.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T3Z72Q8?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Ok Thanks good to know! Right now for my old Vs system collection I use these ones:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are very nice and transparent, even though they may be slightly too tigh, and the card tend to curve a little. In a 9 page collector after a bit the card adapt to the size, but I am not so fond of using them for cards that I use for gaming.

So I am still not sure. Maybe I will update with a post when I will try more

I usually go by cost. I find that even if you buy the cheaper ones the replacement cost is minimal. I usually have excess of what I use. I think I have primarily Mayday Sleeves with a sprinkling of Fantasy Flight. Also for standard size I buy this once in a while. Bulk pack of decent sleeves (I did Legendary with them, as well as many other Standard size cards)

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AVHN9DUKXMSLU&psc=1

I bought these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T3Z72Q8/

I really like them since they fit perfectly and snugly around the cards. The ultra pro standards are a little to big for my liking.

I just bought 4 packs of these KMC Perfect Fit, 4000 sleeves (only 3000 needed but I want to be prepared), as soon as I realized they're the company that makes hypermat sleeves, it was an
instant buy httpsww.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T3Z72Q8/

I can understand why you would come here, but to Monopoly is to board game nerds what Call of Duty is to video game nerds. Many a time have we here on /r/boardgames told people "I like to play board games" only to get the painful, cringe worthy response, "Oh, like Monopoly?"

I in no way mean to criticize you for enjoying Monopoly. Board games are awesome, and anyone can like any game they so choose, however, you may find that many people here very much dislike Monopoly and don't want much to do with it.

I would suggest instead, you get your hands on a "designer" board game (they can be quite cheap!) and join us in the wonderful hobby that is board games. Generally regarded as "the" starter game, [Catan] (http://www.amazon.com/Mayfair-Games-MFG-3071-Edition/dp/B00U26V4VQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1462063793&sr=1-2&keywords=settlers+of+catan) is loads of fun, provided you have 2-3 friends to play it with and a little under 40$ to spare.

As a personal recommendation, my first board game that got me into the hobby was [Betrayal at House on the Hill] (http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-At-House-Hill-2nd/dp/B003HC9734/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462063949&sr=8-1&keywords=betrayal+at+house+on+the+hill). Again, all it takes is a few friends and a little under 40 bones. I personally like this game due the board game being totally unique every time you play it and with 50 different stories to play, I'd gladly play a game right now, and I've easily had 30+ playthroughs.

Of course, you could go with an even easier "start-up" cost and go with another favorite of mine, [Love Letters] (http://www.amazon.com/Alderac-Entertainment-Group-5104AEG-Letter/dp/B00AGJ4HC2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462064185&sr=8-1&keywords=love+letters). This one is exceedingly simple to learn and very quick to play and only requires one friend (though I find it a lot more fun with three or four friends (preferably drunk ones ;))). To top it all off, it isn't even ten dollars, I'd bloody send you a copy if it got you into board games, lol.

Anyway, I kind of started to ramble a bit, but it's a mega fun hobby and you should definitely get into it.

It costs money to play ongoingly? You can't just buy a board or set or play or whatever?

Wow. No wonder it tends to be reserved to hardcore fanatics.

I know some German games can be expensive, initially, but even Settlers of Catan is just $35 on Amazon

And they do have expansion packs, but you absolutely don't need them to play a full, fun game.

I can't imagine playing a game that you had to keep buying new stuff for in order to really participate at a decent level.

I play guitar, and people might say these card games are a hobby like that, and that spending money on new cards is no different from continuously spending money on new guitar gear and pedals.

But even there, you don't actually need anything beyond an acoustic guitar or an electric and a basic amp if you want to learn. You absolutely could play just those things for 5 years before buying a single pedal while teaching yourself how to play. Apart from maintenance like new strings and the odd setup (if needed at all), you can just pay once and play - forever.

But it sounds like people have to keep buying better cards in order to keep playing the game, because everyone else is also trying to get an edge by buying better cards?

That sounds like a way for a hobby to make you broke, rather than enrich your life.

Thanks!

We'll probably have 3-6 people usually. On big nights we'll have 8-10 but at that point we'll just rotate people who will play while the others hang out.

Is this the base game?

I guess Catan on does 4 players at a time. So I saw this and I guess I have to pick it up for more people?

But apparently there are versions as well. The expansion says it only supports the 4th edition? lol. Getting confused at this point.

37bucks right now http://www.amazon.com/Mayfair-Games-MFG-3071-Edition/dp/B00U26V4VQ/ref=sr_1_1/182-0203112-4505416?ie=UTF8&qid=1457647648&sr=8-1&keywords=settlers+of+catan

Here we go:

Sushi Go amazon link

Cost: $11 Remaining: $89

Love Letter amazon link

Cost: $8 Remaining: $81

Settlers of Catan amazon link

Cost: $38 Remaining: $43

King of Tokyo amazon link

Cost: $27 Remaining: $16

Forbidden Island amazon link

Cost: $14 Remaining: $2

This is how I'd do it.

Alternately you could try Carcassonne amazon link in place of Catan and then Pandemic amazon link in place of Forbidden Island. Which I think puts you a bit over the $100 mark. Other games you might look at Ticket to Ride.

One of the 18 number markers?

As far as I am aware, the latest version of Catan doesn't have an 18 number marker.

Perhaps you have the 4th edition of the game, Settlers of Catan.

This is the 5th edition (the most recent).

This is the 4th edition

If you have the 4th edition (or earlier) you might be in luck since those sometimes sell for more than the 5th edition.

Edit: here's a link to pictures of some of the different editions: https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/6428/bgc-settlers-catan-msia-2011-qualifier-2-otk-chera

Catan and maybe the 5-6 player expansion.

Those are the latest versions of the original Catan game, which basically just have new box and tile art over old versions. This version, and the previous version, have a cardboard water border, and the one before that does not.

The tile are isn't significantly different between versions, and won't be in future versions unless they go with a new illustrator or art style.

The price on Amazon is riding high right now. I'd wait a week or two to see if it drops with the after-Christmas slump. It's listed as taking 1-2 extra days to ship, which is not normal, and probably related to the increase in price.

This is the link to the purchased box
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U26V4VQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Stuff & Thangs. You need better board games, I recommend this

So which Birthday song do you prefer? I always go with The Beatles Birthday...

Xplanet Games Is probably you're best bet, the shop owner's a nice guy and will help you out. https://www.facebook.com/XPlanetGames/

Dice:
Check Amazon for Bag-o-dice or Bag of Dice any shop you go to will sell you $1=1dice or like $8 for a full set, Amazon will give you like 5x the value.
https://www.amazon.ca/Wiz-Dice-Polyhedral-Dice-15-Guaranteed/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1495387654&sr=8-11&keywords=bag+of+dice

Miniatures:
Minis are where it gets $$$ The collection will grow overtime... Its called plastic crack for a reason.
Games Workshop (Warhammer) Minis come unpainted, you can use dollar store paint if you want (its lower quality but much cheaper), with a base acrylic primer spray you can pick up from any gameshop or from Crappy Tire. (black is best for lazy painters, cuz your missed spots just look like shadow)

Mini Examples:
Goblins are like $2/figure for cannon fodder and that's probably one of the better prices to unit you'll see
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-CA/Goblin-Warriors

Reaper Minis (you'll find these at Xplanet and a lotta other game shops) they're good for hero characters, since they're unique and compared to Warhammer Heros they're 1/10th the price
http://www.reapermini.com/miniatures/bones

Tabletop:
Pick up some Easel sized Grid paper, each square is 1x1 inch so you can draw your maps out on there rather easily.
http://www.staples.ca/en/Quartet-Newsprint-Flip-Chart-Easel-Pad-24-x-36-50-Sheets/product_975147_2-CA_1_20001

Other Notes:
Dungeon Generator & other cool shyt https://donjon.bin.sh/5e/dungeon/
Online Gameplay https://roll20.net/
Q&A help https://rpg.stackexchange.com/

Metal dice are a pain, they are heavy, don't roll well in my experience, and can seriously damage a table top. I would recommend either going to your flgs and buying a set or buying one of these two off Amazon: Chessex Pound-o-Dice Wiz Dice Big Bag. I prefer the chessex for the designs and the number layouts. The chessex set is 25 and the wiz dice set is 20.

This here https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ

It might be ruining your thought experiment, but practically speaking, dice aren't that expensive and don't take up a ton of space. Especially if you aren't looking for specialty or specific dice. You can get 15 sets of dice for $20 (100 dice total) If you want a specific set of dice, you're looking at $6-ish for a cheap set or more for nicer sets.

There are plenty of RPGs that only use 6-sided dice which you likely already have lots of from other board games lying around. Powered by the Apocalypse and Forged in the Dark games tend to only use D6s. Same for Ten Candles and Fiasco and I'm sure others.

If you want to go all out I'd recommend these books:

https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Monster-Rulebook-Roleplaying/dp/0786965614/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1549840456&sr=8-6&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons

https://www.amazon.com/Xanathars-Guide-Everything-Wizards-Team/dp/0786966114/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1549840456&sr=8-10&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons

https://www.amazon.com/Volos-Guide-Monsters-Wizards-Team/dp/0786966017/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1549840456&sr=8-14&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons

Enough dice for you and whoever you're playing with:

https://www.amazon.com/Wiz-Dice-Pack-Random-Polyhedral/dp/B01KN7REWQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549840537&sr=8-4&keywords=1+pound+of+dice

If you want minis:

https://www.amazon.com/Pathfinder-Roleplaying-Game-Codex-Pawns/dp/1601254725/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549840982&sr=8-4&keywords=monster+codex+box

https://www.amazon.com/Paizo-Inc-Pathfinder-Pawns-Bestiary/dp/1601255616/ref=pd_sbs_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1601255616&pd_rd_r=d89745e3-2d8a-11e9-bc59-4fcf3b72f982&pd_rd_w=Ip8Jz&pd_rd_wg=d87AF&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=CQ2TM4MZQSVKFXX2GYRS&psc=1&refRID=CQ2TM4MZQSVKFXX2GYRS

https://www.amazon.com/Pathfinder-Pawns-Villain-Codex-Box/dp/1601259255/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549840982&sr=8-3&keywords=monster+codex+box