Rating distribution for Big Skin
Ratings
Sat 25th Mar 10:42
I like this concept, but the graphics do not make the different levels clear for me - particularly in a fogged game. There is a glitch in some of the views particularly on the lower right (I brought it up to the designer but no action was taken). I understand the fog and concept of visibility, but I should have been able to view how many armies my opponent had on a level adjacent and immediately below me. I saw it on some adjacent and lower territories, but not others. This gave a big advantage to my opponent. That doesn't make the game fun.
King of the Mountains rated 
Poor
Poor
I like this concept, but the graphics do not make the different levels clear for me - particularly in a fogged game. There is a glitch in some of the views particularly on the lower right (I brought it up to the designer but no action was taken). I understand the fog and concept of visibility, but I should have been able to view how many armies my opponent had on a level adjacent and immediately below me. I saw it on some adjacent and lower territories, but not others. This gave a big advantage to my opponent. That doesn't make the game fun.
Sat 25th Mar 10:29
I'm a music guy, so I was looking forward to this board - even though hordes are not my thing. Other player booted, so I won. Can't say much more about it than that! I'll update my review if/when I play more.
I'm a music guy, so I was looking forward to this board - even though hordes are not my thing. Other player booted, so I won. Can't say much more about it than that! I'll update my review if/when I play more.
Sat 25th Mar 10:23
I picked this one up quickly (surprisingly!) The instructions were well laid out.
I picked this one up quickly (surprisingly!) The instructions were well laid out.
Sat 25th Mar 10:18
Oh my. I floundered on this one. Lots going on. Seems it would take quite a bit of time to figure out an appropriate strategy. Didn't have fun playing it
Oh my. I floundered on this one. Lots going on. Seems it would take quite a bit of time to figure out an appropriate strategy. Didn't have fun playing it
Sat 25th Mar 10:16
Personally I like city boards. Not sure why- perhaps its a fetish. :) Well designed, easy to pick up.
Personally I like city boards. Not sure why- perhaps its a fetish. :) Well designed, easy to pick up.
Sat 25th Mar 10:14
Great enhancement off the original. I appreciate the complexity.
Great enhancement off the original. I appreciate the complexity.
Sat 25th Mar 10:14
Interesting concept. I may enjoy it by playing it more, but I got wiped out fast by players that probably knew what they were doing better than I did! I'll give this another shot for sure!
Interesting concept. I may enjoy it by playing it more, but I got wiped out fast by players that probably knew what they were doing better than I did! I'll give this another shot for sure!
Sat 25th Mar 10:11
I played the board once and won, so it is the most amazing board ever! :) But honestly I found it somewhat easy to pick up - but perhaps I just got lucky. I liked the complexity and the new concept of a world map.
I played the board once and won, so it is the most amazing board ever! :) But honestly I found it somewhat easy to pick up - but perhaps I just got lucky. I liked the complexity and the new concept of a world map.
Sat 25th Mar 10:07
Reading the other reviews, perhaps I need to give this some more time. I thought I figured out a strategy but have just been demolished by others. That wasn't fun.
Reading the other reviews, perhaps I need to give this some more time. I thought I figured out a strategy but have just been demolished by others. That wasn't fun.
Sat 25th Mar 10:07
Simple board, but you need to focus and figure out a strategy. Not as easy as it looks.
Simple board, but you need to focus and figure out a strategy. Not as easy as it looks.
Sat 25th Mar 10:00
A little confusing, but it may get better with more play.
A little confusing, but it may get better with more play.
Sat 25th Mar 09:59
I'm usually not a hordes fan, but I likes it in this game. Nice graphics.
I'm usually not a hordes fan, but I likes it in this game. Nice graphics.
Sun 12th Mar 10:12
Really easy to pick up the strategies of this board in little time. Enjoyable!
Really easy to pick up the strategies of this board in little time. Enjoyable!
Sun 12th Mar 10:09
Lots of boarder confusion - things don't make logical sense. So only player who study this board and play a lot will benefit. Not a good board for newbies.
Lots of boarder confusion - things don't make logical sense. So only player who study this board and play a lot will benefit. Not a good board for newbies.
Sun 12th Mar 10:05
I like the larger size compared to the the Mario board. Evens out the luck a bit.
I like the larger size compared to the the Mario board. Evens out the luck a bit.
Sun 12th Mar 10:03
Good simple board. I like seeing Mario! Initial set up plays a big factor on who wins the game.
Good simple board. I like seeing Mario! Initial set up plays a big factor on who wins the game.
Sun 12th Mar 10:01
I love big boards with lots of options/strategies. This game s works best in fog. This is s duplicate bard from the Domination site, so I'm really familiar with it. I agree with Abishai - having Corsica and Sardinia not connected, doesn't make sense. Also, I really don't like the card bonuses. I'm not clear of the purpose of dropping down to 5 after hitting 30. In my opinion, it is just an unnecessary twist that just prolongs the game.
I love big boards with lots of options/strategies. This game s works best in fog. This is s duplicate bard from the Domination site, so I'm really familiar with it. I agree with Abishai - having Corsica and Sardinia not connected, doesn't make sense. Also, I really don't like the card bonuses. I'm not clear of the purpose of dropping down to 5 after hitting 30. In my opinion, it is just an unnecessary twist that just prolongs the game.
Sat 11th Mar 17:23
I like the mix of hordes with continent bonuses.
I like the mix of hordes with continent bonuses.