(Part 3) Top products from r/tabletop
We found 20 product mentions on r/tabletop. We ranked the 66 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
41. Ticket To Ride - Play With Alexa
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
A fast-paced, award-winning board gameConnect iconic North American cities and build your train routes to earn pointsPlayers must compete to grab the best train cards and routes before their opponentsTicket cards challenge you to plan ahead and connect two faraway cities for additional points2 to 5 ...
42. Gale Force Nine Firefly: The Game
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Based on the cult classic TV showTakes about 2 hours to playFun strategy game
43. One-hour Wargames: Practical Tabletop Battles for those with limited time and space
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Pen Sword Books
44. Frakkin' Epic: The fast-paced, collaborative story RPG
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
45. Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game 3rd Edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
46. Munchkin
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3 to 6 players1-2 hours to play10 and up168 cards, one six-sided die, and a rulesheet included!Munchkin is a simple, card-based game chock full o' silliness
47. Dungeons and Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
A heavy shadow falls across the land, cast by a dark spire that belches smoke and oozes fiery lava.A cave mouth leads to a maze of tunnels and chambers, and deep within this monster-infested labyrinth lurks the most terrifying creature of all: a red dragon!Designed for 1-5 players, this boardgame fe...
48. GURPS Basic Set Campaigns
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
It's Better: GURPS Fourth Edition keeps all the detail of previous editions and adds new options, yet is smoother and easier to run.It's Flexible: All GURPS books work together for cross-genre play. And most Third Edition books cross over easily.It's Supported: The GURPS catalog is huge, and SJ Ga...
49. Call of Cthulhu Investigators Handbook (Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
50. Fantasy Flight Games Bruno Faidutti's Citadels
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
A fun bluffing and strategy gameMedieval themeBeautiful graphicsBe the first to complete your cityGreat for 2-7 players
51. Fantasy Flight Games A Call of Cthulhu Boardgame, Arkham Horror: The Classic Game of Lovercraftian Adventure
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The classic cooperative game of Lovecraftian horrorBased upon the works of renowned horror writer HP LovecraftFor Ages: 12+Number of Players: - 8Playing Time: 2-4 hrs
52. Pathfinder Pawns: Bestiary 2 Box
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Product is for use in the Pathfinder role playing gameProduct Number: PZO-1007Models and games are supplied unpainted and may require assembly or preparation before playAny scenery, paint, or glue is not included.
53. Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game, 2nd Ed.
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Archaia Entertainment Llc
54. BattleLore 2nd Edition
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
A board game of tense, squad-based battles for two playersCommand armies in the heat of battleCreate new scenarios in every game, or engage in a narrative campaignPlayers can muster new armies to suit their play stylesHarness the military intelligence of the Daqan Lords or the brutality of the Uthuk...
55. Descent Journeys in the Dark Second Edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
It is a board game in which one player takes on the role of the treacherous overlord, and up to four other players take on the roles of courageous heroesDuring each game, the heroes embark on quests and venture into dangerous caves, ancient ruins, dark dungeons, and cursed forests to battle monsters...
56. Star Wars: X-Wing
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
A game of tactical space combat in the Star Wars universe for two playersTake control of the most advanced starfighters in the galaxyContains three detailed, painted miniatures: one X-wing and two TIE fightersBuild your squadron selecting from thirteen Ship cards and five Upgrade cardsStraightforwar...
57. Star Wars: Edge of the Empire - Core Rulebook
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
448-page rulebook contains everything players and GMs need to start roleplaying in the Star Wars galaxyFocuses on story-rich locations where morality is gray and nothing is certainConcise rules guide players through quick character creation and advancementExtensive background information helps playe...
58. Fantasy Flight Games Star Wars RPG: Dice
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Officially LicensedFantasy Flight GamesContains 14 Custom Dice & 4 Destiny Point TokensAges 14+
59. Fantasy Flight Games Emerald Empire: The Essential Guide to Rokugan
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Learn of fixtures of Rokugan, from the imperial city of Otosan Uchi to the towering Dragon Mountains!Detailed maps visualize the world of Rokugan like never beforeA list of rumors and stats for a notable NPC at each location gives Game Masters all the tools they need to plant the seeds of adventure....
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!
Buy some dice.
Buy some books.
Honestly, it depends what kind of game you want to play. I think here you're going to get a lot of weird niche games suggested but for starters you're better off sticking with the a more 'traditional' experience. D&D is an excellent starting point if you want to play a fantasy game, you can even pick up one of their adventures if you don't want to write your own material.
If you're unsure about spending that much just to get started you can pick up this starter set that will include the basic rules, a set of dice, some pregenerated characters, and a short adventure. From there, if you like the game, you can pick up the full rulebooks and some more dice and whatever else you like. Alternatively you can try out the free basic rules by downloading them from the Wizards of the Coast website. All you'll need is a set of dice to get started.
If you don't like or don't want to play D&D you can check out a bunch of other systems that will let you play other games or settings. [Edge of the Empire] (https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Edge-Empire-Rulebook/dp/1616616571/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=edge+of+the+empire&qid=1563883870&s=gateway&sr=8-1) is a really cool Star Wars game, but it requires custom dice. My personal favourite sci-fi rpg is Traveller though, and it has the advantage of only requiring six sided dice.
A lot of people really like Savage Worlds, it's fun, it's cheap, and it's generic enough that you can run almost any setting you like with it. Unfortunately there's a new edition due out really soon so take that in to consideration. If you want a more in depth generic system then I can recommend GURPS, although you'll also need the Campaigns book. This system is absolutely not beginner friendly, it slaps you in the face with tables and rules for all sorts of scenarios, but I adore it and it's not really all that hard to figure out.
If you want an alternative to D&D Green Ronin has the "Age" series of games, starting with Fantasy Age, continuing with Modern Age, and the recently released The Expanse RPG covers Sci-Fi. I will admit that I've not actually had a chance to play any of these games, but I've read the rules and like the system.
Honestly you can find a game to cover practically any genre you want, whether it's Grimdark Fantasy, Martial Arts, Space Exploration, Lovecraftian Horror, Anime Cyberpunk Space Opera, or almost any other thing you can think of.
Don't fall in to the trap of playing a game because someone suggests it's 'easy', play something that really grabs your interest and inspires your imagination.
If you want some things with simplicity of game-play for beginners but with enough depth to have a good time, I have a few suggestions:
Mouse Guard - you are defenders of a vast community of mice in a world bigger and scarier than you. The conflict system is able to be adapted to any circumstance, and the world offers lots of opportunity for fun and adventure without crazy number-crunching.
Here is Some D&D - you may want to pick up the clean version, as the "Fucking" version joke gets lame after two seconds. Mechanically it is a slick and fun system which emulates the fun of fantasy roleplaying without needing to buy $100+ of rule books.
Offworlders - great simple sci-fi system for running adventures in the galaxy!
If you want slightly longer books with more detail and resources, I suggest the Cortex Universal System or Fantasy Age.
Glad to see you getting into the hobby! It's always great seeing people eager to join in the fun!
Love Letter 1-4 Players tons of different versions available.
Exploding Kittens :1-5(base game) Very easy/amusing game.
FLUXX : (1-5)A game where each turn the basic rules change. lots of different versions.
Cards Against Humanity Great Raunchy Party Game, Any number of players..
Bohnanza Fun plant/crop production card game.
Citadels Fun Role based Card game. Each round you play as a different role. Kill people, build items, etc..
Dixit Great Party Game. Artistic
Most of the games above are quick and short.
As others have said Munchkin/7 Wonders are ton a fun, and take a decent amount of time to play.
My list of games to learn/play in the future:
Dominion
Sushi Go
Forbidden Island
The Resistance
If you like the games above and want actual board games.
You should check out these that are popular with me and my friends:
Ticket To Ride 1-5 player building strategy board game.
Pandemic 4 player co-op save the world game
King of Tokyo Yahtzee with monsters. Roll to get money, attack other players, for victory points etc..
My girlfriend and I play all of the following games together on a regular basis, and we enjoy all of them. I enjoy watching TableTop, and that is where I found most of these:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4F80C7D2DC8D9B6C
Carcassonne is a multilayer Strategic Tile Laying game that is really good for 2 people: http://amzn.com/B00005UNAX
Ticket to Ride is an awesome multilayer game that works for 2 players: http://amzn.com/0975277324
Formula D is a really fun tabletop racing simulator that also works pretty well for 2 people: http://amzn.com/2914849648
Stratego works well if you want a chess like game that's a fairly different than chess: http://amzn.com/B0045OV9IO
There is a board game called Descent that does a very good tabletop RPG dungeon delve impression. It can have a DM, or they have a free app you can run on a phone or laptop that does the DM parts for you.
There is tons of expansion content, so you can spend a lot of money if you want. And even the base experience is in the $50-100 range.
My group had played the game before the app (with a human GM) and it was pretty fun, but a bit imbalanced at times. We decided then to just play d&d 5e instead.
We ran into a rut recently where no one had the time to prepare for d&d though. So we have gone back to Descent with the app GM and have been pretty happy.
The campaign we've played so far are a little on the stock fantasy with common cliches, but there are others that might do better in that area.
Descent: Journeys in The Dark Second Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1616611898/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e4poybRFTX3N8
Rad Hack is a great post-apocalyptic rpg for super cheap.
For a solid old school tabletop experience, I would also highly recommend Basic Fantasy RPG . It’s five bucks for a good sized rule book.
There are several good ones on DriveThruRPG as well.
One of these super rules-lite systems might work for you
A bit more rules heavy
For 4-5 (No DM) players I would look into this:
http://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Wrath-Ashardalon-Board/dp/0786955708
It has premade characters with some customization and doesn't require a DM.
or for 4 players (No DM) this:
http://www.amazon.com/Mice-and-Mystics-Board-Game/dp/B009TNOF9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1427499846&sr=1-1&keywords=Mice+and+Mystics
(I don't know too much about this one except it's got some hype).
Or, if you're inclined for non-fantasy roleplaying, this:
http://www.amazon.com/Bully-Pulpit-Games-BPG-005/dp/1934859397/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1427499923&sr=1-1&keywords=Fiasco
This game is amazing with the right group - but does better with 3-4ish, doable with 5 definitely but it gets kind of cluttered.
Other than that, I would just suggest home-brewing a D&D 5th edition campaign. Character generation is easy, or you can find some premades (I think someone made levels 1-20 for each class). It can be as combat heavy or as political as you want. It would be a lot of work, but you can always steal ideas from the various D&D reddits. You can do a new theme each time you play with new characters - horror, politics, war, ect. It takes a lot of work and flexibility as a GM, but it's completely worth it if your players are invested.
There are long lasting non-rpg board games as well... Diplomacy, Twilight Emperium are the ones I think of off the top of my head, but if you are looking for a fantasy D&D 5th edition is your best bet in my opinion.
The beginner box contains a few hero and monster cards to get you started, that can be bought on the Amazon market place, if you are looking for just monsters then Bestiary box 2,3 & 4 can be bought directly from Amazon, and it looks like you can get the first on marketplace too.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pathfinder-Pawns-Bestiary-Box-2/dp/1601255004/ref=pd_bxgy_k_h_b_cs_text_y
A quick google show some good resources for making your own too
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pathfinder+paper+minis
Not trying to undermine the pricing, but on Amazon (Link) it's $18.95. That being said, buying from OP, you're at least supporting a fellow gamer.
Given you like scifi, and if you happen to like Firefly, there's a Firefly RPG and a tabletop Firefly: The Game.
"Something with combat and tactics and also has figures like warhammer without the financial investment of warhammer?"
You are looking for BattlelLore 2nd edition
https://www.amazon.com/One-hour-Wargames-Practical-Tabletop-Battles/dp/1473822904/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496680547&sr=1-1&keywords=neil+thomas
https://www.picoarmor.com/war-shop/
The first link is for a set of rules "Practice Wargames" by Neil Thomas. They cover from Ancients to WWII. The second link is for Pico Armour. They sell 3mm miniatures for Napoleonics, American Civil War, WWI, and WWII. A very inexpensive way to collect two armies and start playing wargames. Hope this helps.