Posted July 04, 2024
boardgamegeek is the site to be for more information. Once you've tried a dozen or so and start to have an idea of what you do and don't like, feel free to hit me up for more guided recommendations. :)
Translating the boardgames you mentioned into terms you should be familiar with (I hope this doesn't come over as denigrating - I'm writing it with a warm smile), you're basically saying "I like pong and pacman", while I'm telling you to try out Civilization IV, Witcher 3, Factorio and Stardew Valley. You have quite a journey ahead of you. :)
Do be aware, when on boardgamegeek, that a lot of the stuff on the front page there will be about upcoming and just released boardgames, with a heavy focus on kickstarter hype. Don't pursue any of that! Most of them won't live up to expectations, while there's so much from the last 25 years which is more accessible and far, far better. Just use the search function in the top right to find the games I mentioned to get a bit of an impression, see which appeal, and figure out if it they're good with a number of players which you can get together with. After that, anything from the top 1000 should be a good bet, though a weight ('complexity') below 3.0 is recommended until you feel confident you know what you're in for.
Post edited July 04, 2024 by gogtrial34987
