I would also recommend everyone avoid 401games as they have gotten into price gouging for collectable card games
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B2G1: CATAN, Spot It!, Timeline, Unlock!, 7 Wonders, Carcassonne and The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow
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- nicolascon
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- leolozon
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Oh, should have done that. The games were a bit cheaper on the other site. I went with 7 wonders duel instead. I rarely have 5 to 7 people at home anyway and it's fun to have some games to play just with my girlfriend. My kids are still a bit young.
The shipping was 10$ though. I always hate to "take a loss" with the shipping cost. I should have bought a 4th game.
- nosedigger
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Can recommend 7 wonders. I've been getting my roommates into it. Explaining all the finicky bits of the rules takes a while, but I don't have to re-explain game fundamentals too much after I've done it once. Good gateway game.
I'd also recommend getting sleeves with it. 7 Wonders has 157 cards. The sleeve size is 65x100mm.
If you're into it, you can even sleeve the wonder boards (110x250mm) though I don't think it's necessary
I'd also recommend getting sleeves with it. 7 Wonders has 157 cards. The sleeve size is 65x100mm.
If you're into it, you can even sleeve the wonder boards (110x250mm) though I don't think it's necessary
- kevinyvr
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The 3 games was eligible for free shipping at 401games too....leolozon wrote: ↑ Oh, should have done that. The games were a bit cheaper on the other site. I went with 7 wonders duel instead. I rarely have 5 to 7 people at home anyway and it's fun to have some games to play just with my girlfriend. My kids are still a bit young.
The shipping was 10$ though. I always hate to "take a loss" with the shipping cost. I should have bought a 4th game.
I did store pick up though so I can hopefully get Catan and 7 Wonders sooner because if it's shipping, then they won't ship all 3 until the preorder is ready.
- nicolascon
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Just FYI, you can currently double dip at indigo.
- nicolascon
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This was my total from indigo. Some of the math didn't make sense to me.
7 Wonders
7 WONDERS
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 2
$60.44
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: The Stormy Flight Escape Room Game
THAMES & KOSMOS EXIT: THE STORMY FLIGHT ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: Theft on the Mississippi 1 to 4 Player Escape Room Game
THAMES & KOSMOS EXIT: THEFT ON THE MISSISSIPPI 1 TO 4 PLAYER ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: The Cemetery of the Knight 1 to 4 Player Escape Room Game
THAMES & KOSMOS EXIT: THE CEMETERY OF THE KNIGHT 1 TO 4 PLAYER ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Catan: 25th Anniversary Edition Strategy Game
CATAN: 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION STRATEGY GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$47.50
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: The Enchanted Forest 1 to 4 Player Escape Room Game
THAMES & KOSMOS EXIT: THE ENCHANTED FOREST 1 TO 4 PLAYER ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Thames & Kosmos The Crew 3 to 5 Player Strategy Card Game
THAMES & KOSMOS THE CREW 3 TO 5 PLAYER STRATEGY CARD GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Trapped - The Carnival
TRAPPED - THE CARNIVAL
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
7 Wonders
7 WONDERS
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 2
$60.44
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: The Stormy Flight Escape Room Game
THAMES & KOSMOS EXIT: THE STORMY FLIGHT ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: Theft on the Mississippi 1 to 4 Player Escape Room Game
THAMES & KOSMOS EXIT: THEFT ON THE MISSISSIPPI 1 TO 4 PLAYER ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: The Cemetery of the Knight 1 to 4 Player Escape Room Game
THAMES & KOSMOS EXIT: THE CEMETERY OF THE KNIGHT 1 TO 4 PLAYER ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Catan: 25th Anniversary Edition Strategy Game
CATAN: 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION STRATEGY GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$47.50
Thames & Kosmos EXIT: The Enchanted Forest 1 to 4 Player Escape Room Game
THAMES & KOSMOS EXIT: THE ENCHANTED FOREST 1 TO 4 PLAYER ESCAPE ROOM GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Thames & Kosmos The Crew 3 to 5 Player Strategy Card Game
THAMES & KOSMOS THE CREW 3 TO 5 PLAYER STRATEGY CARD GAME
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
$11.99
Trapped - The Carnival
TRAPPED - THE CARNIVAL
Get it by Mon Jul 12, 2021
QTY: 1
- nicolascon
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The price per unit went down when adding less expensive items
2 catans 109.99 + 1 7 wonders 69.99 = 62.56*2 + 39.81
While
1 catan + 2 7 wonders was 59.37 + 37.78*2
How does this make any sense? Am I bad at math and just don't understand?
2 catans 109.99 + 1 7 wonders 69.99 = 62.56*2 + 39.81
While
1 catan + 2 7 wonders was 59.37 + 37.78*2
How does this make any sense? Am I bad at math and just don't understand?
- kinz186
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- Jun 3, 2017
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Can someone recommend me some board games on this promo for an absolute beginner? (maybe played Monopoly a handful of times, that's it)
- NiiSyth
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- Sep 24, 2020
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I got Carcassonne, Catan and the 5-6 player expansion for Catan for 90(with taxes) from Gameshack.
Was tempted with 7 Wonders but I need to slowly introduce my friends to simpler games before that.
Word of caution,
I previously got the Catan - Family edition and it has a fixed board.
Also, it is incompatible with the expansion packs.
Not recommended IMHO.
Was tempted with 7 Wonders but I need to slowly introduce my friends to simpler games before that.
Word of caution,
I previously got the Catan - Family edition and it has a fixed board.
Also, it is incompatible with the expansion packs.
Not recommended IMHO.
- haihai
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- Feb 7, 2014
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is gameshack the cheapest to get the three base games, 7 wonders, Catan, Carcassone?bk wrote: ↑ https://store.401games.ca/
https://www.woodforsheep.ca/blogs/woodf ... a-3rd-free
https://gameshack.ca/
Gameshack, 401 Games and Wood for Sheep have banners for it, only ones I've found online so far that mentions.
Don't see anything on Board Game Bliss. Also nothing mentioned on: FG Bradleys, Untouchable Sports Cards & Gaming, Playtime Toys, Kroeger Inc, Dolly's Toys, Hairy Tarantula, Toy Town, The Guildhouse, Toronto Darts, Sword & Board Toronto, Curiosa, A&C Games, Meeplemart, Silver Snail
- johncraven
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carcassone, 7 wonders and catan are the three gateway games
other things are more specialty items (unlock! = escape room, spot it = party reflex game, timeline = party trivia game, werewolves = the OG among us)
- tomahawks12
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- May 19, 2011
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A local small board game shop called Dicey Business I found that has the promotion as well. Seems they don't have it on the website and it's only in store.
- Squalled
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- Mar 6, 2006
- 220 posts
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I ordered from Gameshack.ca Based on my order after following their instructions, it didn't look like my Free game shipped.....
I'm saving money by finding more things to spend money on!
- astrolad
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- Aug 27, 2004
- 768 posts
- 198 upvotes
- Cyberspace
+1 on Catan & Carcassone for newbs to board gamingjohncraven wrote: ↑ carcassone, 7 wonders and catan are the three gateway games
other things are more specialty items (unlock! = escape room, spot it = party reflex game, timeline = party trivia game, werewolves = the OG among us)
(I've yet to play 7 Wonders so cannot offer an opinion)
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- jillaryit
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Catan, Carcassonne and 7 Wonders are widely considered GOAT gateway board games.
Personally, I like Catan but I don't play it too often anymore.
Carcassonne is something that me and my wife enjoy still. Tile laying is fun.
7 Wonders is the best of the 3 IMO, but you need at least 5 players for a good time. I play on board game arena often, but find it hard to actually play a physical game due to the player requirement. To me, the rules of 7 Wonders are quite straightforward and shouldn't take too long to explain. Catan may be even harder IMO.
7 Wonders duel is the 2 player stand alone version of 7 Wonders and is a bit different from the base game. I enjoy this game a lot and this game is also very highly rated among the board game community. It is ranked 17 of all time at BGG, well ahead of the 3 games above. Again, a game I play often on board game arena.
Personally, I like Catan but I don't play it too often anymore.
Carcassonne is something that me and my wife enjoy still. Tile laying is fun.
7 Wonders is the best of the 3 IMO, but you need at least 5 players for a good time. I play on board game arena often, but find it hard to actually play a physical game due to the player requirement. To me, the rules of 7 Wonders are quite straightforward and shouldn't take too long to explain. Catan may be even harder IMO.
7 Wonders duel is the 2 player stand alone version of 7 Wonders and is a bit different from the base game. I enjoy this game a lot and this game is also very highly rated among the board game community. It is ranked 17 of all time at BGG, well ahead of the 3 games above. Again, a game I play often on board game arena.
- NiiSyth
- Newbie
- Sep 24, 2020
- 45 posts
- 59 upvotes
The gameshack email for my shipping/pickup notification did not have the free game in there either.
But they did pack it when I went for pickup.
But they did pack it when I went for pickup.
- MonsieurT
- Newbie
- Nov 24, 2019
- 39 posts
- 20 upvotes
Anyone own the Catan expansion packs? Are they worth it?
I just purchased the 25th Anniversary one and was wondering if I should get those as well. I noticed one has to purchase both the expansion pack and the 5-6 player extension pack separately which is quite expensive...
I just purchased the 25th Anniversary one and was wondering if I should get those as well. I noticed one has to purchase both the expansion pack and the 5-6 player extension pack separately which is quite expensive...
- kinz186
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- Jun 3, 2017
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johncraven wrote: ↑carcassone, 7 wonders and catan are the three gateway games
other things are more specialty items (unlock! = escape room, spot it = party reflex game, timeline = party trivia game, werewolves = the OG among us)
Thank you everyone. I was leaning towards Carcassone, and have heard good things about Catan though it seems overwhelming. Gonna pull the trigger on these, thank you!jillaryit wrote: ↑Catan, Carcassonne and 7 Wonders are widely considered GOAT gateway board games.
Personally, I like Catan but I don't play it too often anymore.
Carcassonne is something that me and my wife enjoy still. Tile laying is fun.
7 Wonders is the best of the 3 IMO, but you need at least 5 players for a good time. I play on board game arena often, but find it hard to actually play a physical game due to the player requirement. To me, the rules of 7 Wonders are quite straightforward and shouldn't take too long to explain. Catan may be even harder IMO.
7 Wonders duel is the 2 player stand alone version of 7 Wonders and is a bit different from the base game. I enjoy this game a lot and this game is also very highly rated among the board game community. It is ranked 17 of all time at BGG, well ahead of the 3 games above. Again, a game I play often on board game arena.
- CoconutPie
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- Aug 1, 2011
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- Canada
Any recommendations for 2 player games from the promos?
- nicolascon
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I think seafarers is pretty good without making things too complicated. People like the others ones better but they just make a simple game more complicated for no reason.
I'd recommend the base game or seafarers tbh.
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