Just wanted to add that we think it's also a great game for 2 players. It's just more of a calculatable chess experience with the advantage that both players are constantly engaged.
I'm a big fan of this one. I agree that it feels a lot like TI in the movement and careful planning to rush the objectives but it completely strips out the negotiation so isn't quite as involved. The combat system is one of the best ever devised IMO and even though bad rolls and draws can be rough it's still way less random than chucking a fistful of d10s and hoping for the best. Really hope it gets the reprint, even though it will have to be with another skin. 👍
Worst thing about this is it never got any expansion and it feels kind of incomplete. It could’ve been so much bigger and better, but alas it wasn’t to be.
The fact everyone else sits out combat is another bummer. Could’ve been fixed with an expansion. Seems to be less of an issue the more you play but it has to be with the same group.
Some time after watching your review and figuring I'd never find this game I found it at a yard sale today, yay!
I'm glad you like Forbidden Stars! It is my top board game of all time.
Just wanted to add that we think it's also a great game for 2 players. It's just more of a calculatable chess experience with the advantage that both players are constantly engaged.
I was just wondering what size are the coin capsules that you are using to protect the tokens? Thanks.
32mm 👍
I'm a big fan of this one. I agree that it feels a lot like TI in the movement and careful planning to rush the objectives but it completely strips out the negotiation so isn't quite as involved. The combat system is one of the best ever devised IMO and even though bad rolls and draws can be rough it's still way less random than chucking a fistful of d10s and hoping for the best.
Really hope it gets the reprint, even though it will have to be with another skin. 👍
Worst thing about this is it never got any expansion and it feels kind of incomplete. It could’ve been so much bigger and better, but alas it wasn’t to be.
Love the game. My only gripe is Combat. It's just too long when playing against people who have trouble deciding simple tactics.
The fact everyone else sits out combat is another bummer. Could’ve been fixed with an expansion.
Seems to be less of an issue the more you play but it has to be with the same group.
Thanx
Would you sell your copy of Forbidden Stars?
Hell no!!!!