Any Print & Plays I have attempted, I take the PDFs and make a Tabletop Simulator mod out of them. Way less fuss and printing. All the components you need are already in TTS. "Bargain Basement Bathysphere" is a good example. Your "Bad News" title scared me for a moment! I thought to myself, "Don't pack it in! You just got to 1,000 subscribers!" Whew!
I really like print-and-play games! What I like about them: Low cost of entry. Not much of an investment lost if the game is a stinker or you want to try a new mechanic that you are unsure about. Ability to customize the physical game elements (to a point). If the game pieces get wrecked, print a new one! The ability to fully play a game before buying the 'official' physical copy if available.
For QotW: I have tried a few print-and-play card games because you basically need some card sleeves, any regular cards and printed cards for the game. The one that comes to mind is Stew. Also I have printed and laminated fan-made player boards for some games and fan-made campaigns for some games (e.g. Wingspan and Everdell).
I haven’t tried any print and plays yet. I have so many games I need to play already… But this could be a whole new area of gaming that I could potentially love! 😊 I’m still waiting for my copy of Tidal Blades 2 to arrive. So excited…
New games for me these last two to four weeks: Flip 7, Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan (what was I thinking), Trekking the World (2nd Edition), Path of Civilization, Blast Track!, River Valley Glassworks.
Apparently we have started thinking a lot alike! I backed Theme Park Mania (arrived today) AND Hamlet by the Lake too! Haven’t opened either one yet either…. Been a busy week!
Commenting now before I forget (again). I have about 30 PNP games. My rules are 1) Cards only or minimal BYO components, 2) No more than a few sheets of paper, 3) Soloable since noone else in my group else likes them. They can have a lot of bang for the buck, easy to table, and don't take up much space.
Couldn't game for the last 2 weeks as I got surgery on my left hand. Definitely chomping at the bit to get some gaming in. I think the only thing I got in the past 2 weeks was the extra faction from Deep Shelf that was KS exclusive from their webstore, the standees for Stationfall and I re-purchased the KS all-in for Distilled because I sold mine and still love the game. Quiet times for KS right now. Oh I did get my Unconscious Mind, but haven't obviously played it. I have bought one PNP game, Roll Estate which was like Monopoly this Dice Game. While I enjoyed that game, I am just not interested in DIY gaming. I like the big boxes and stuff and the order of my shelves. I am glad it all exists though. Tidal Blades 2 looks pretty, I am just not sure if I need it. Does it stand out from a gameplay perspective? I mean does this offer something that similar games don't offer? My group is lousy for campaign games, so I am always hesitant to invest in another.
Never tried PnP. I might be willing to do it to play test a game, because being able to offer feedback in the design process would be the trade-off for lackluster components.
I've never played a Print-n-Play-only game. I download and print a lot of content for boardgames (ty BGG files!), and recently I had the chance to playtest an expansion for a game I own with the new content being print-n-play, so printing/building content as part of the gameplay experience doesn't turn me off. I just haven't found a print-n-play-only game that I think I'd like to try. I've checked many out, but nothing yet. Maybe there'll be some good recommendations in the comments here.
I like the idea of a BTS video
Any Print & Plays I have attempted, I take the PDFs and make a Tabletop Simulator mod out of them. Way less fuss and printing. All the components you need are already in TTS. "Bargain Basement Bathysphere" is a good example. Your "Bad News" title scared me for a moment! I thought to myself, "Don't pack it in! You just got to 1,000 subscribers!" Whew!
I really like print-and-play games! What I like about them:
Low cost of entry.
Not much of an investment lost if the game is a stinker or you want to try a new mechanic that you are unsure about.
Ability to customize the physical game elements (to a point).
If the game pieces get wrecked, print a new one!
The ability to fully play a game before buying the 'official' physical copy if available.
For QotW: I have tried a few print-and-play card games because you basically need some card sleeves, any regular cards and printed cards for the game. The one that comes to mind is Stew. Also I have printed and laminated fan-made player boards for some games and fan-made campaigns for some games (e.g. Wingspan and Everdell).
I haven’t tried any print and plays yet. I have so many games I need to play already… But this could be a whole new area of gaming that I could potentially love! 😊 I’m still waiting for my copy of Tidal Blades 2 to arrive. So excited…
New games for me these last two to four weeks: Flip 7, Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan (what was I thinking), Trekking the World (2nd Edition), Path of Civilization, Blast Track!, River Valley Glassworks.
Apparently we have started thinking a lot alike! I backed Theme Park Mania (arrived today) AND Hamlet by the Lake too! Haven’t opened either one yet either…. Been a busy week!
Commenting now before I forget (again). I have about 30 PNP games. My rules are 1) Cards only or minimal BYO components, 2) No more than a few sheets of paper, 3) Soloable since noone else in my group else likes them. They can have a lot of bang for the buck, easy to table, and don't take up much space.
Never have tried a P&P. I *think* I'd like to try them, but I have a hard enough time getting commercially-made games to the table.
Couldn't game for the last 2 weeks as I got surgery on my left hand. Definitely chomping at the bit to get some gaming in. I think the only thing I got in the past 2 weeks was the extra faction from Deep Shelf that was KS exclusive from their webstore, the standees for Stationfall and I re-purchased the KS all-in for Distilled because I sold mine and still love the game. Quiet times for KS right now. Oh I did get my Unconscious Mind, but haven't obviously played it.
I have bought one PNP game, Roll Estate which was like Monopoly this Dice Game. While I enjoyed that game, I am just not interested in DIY gaming. I like the big boxes and stuff and the order of my shelves. I am glad it all exists though.
Tidal Blades 2 looks pretty, I am just not sure if I need it. Does it stand out from a gameplay perspective? I mean does this offer something that similar games don't offer? My group is lousy for campaign games, so I am always hesitant to invest in another.
Never tried PnP. I might be willing to do it to play test a game, because being able to offer feedback in the design process would be the trade-off for lackluster components.
Now you know the secret sauce for more views. It's Mike, Dan and Jeff (not necessary in that order) in one place :)
i really liked the builders and biomes Minecraft game I thought it was fun, there is another dungeon Minecraft game. i really enjoyed it.
I've never played a Print-n-Play-only game. I download and print a lot of content for boardgames (ty BGG files!), and recently I had the chance to playtest an expansion for a game I own with the new content being print-n-play, so printing/building content as part of the gameplay experience doesn't turn me off. I just haven't found a print-n-play-only game that I think I'd like to try. I've checked many out, but nothing yet. Maybe there'll be some good recommendations in the comments here.
I like ___ and write print and play games. A PnP game with cards and card backs does not interest me. Congratulations on >1000 subscribers!