Author Topic: More new GS games coming soon (Read 480879 times)

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #600 on:** November 13, 2008, 06:59:39 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'201559\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 06:57 PM\']
How the heck do you even get to the *page* for Travel Tin? As usual, the navigation on their site is crappe.
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I'd assume linking to PDFs is acceptable?

Travel Tin
3rd Edition

TLEberle · « **Reply #601 on:** November 13, 2008, 08:48:53 PM »

[quote name=\'WhammyPower\' post=\'201536\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 11:09 AM\']Continuing the theme of "UK games that should be in the US", here's my vote.[/quote]Just off the top of my head, shows I'd rather see in the United States before Goldenballs include Krypton Factor, Crystal Maze, Only Connect, Mastermind, University Challenge, Countdown, Fifteen to One, Number One...golly gee whiz, I could go on...

I don't understand the allure of stud poker and The Weakest Link crossed with Friend or Foe. I further don't get how that particular game would be interesting enough to merit a home play version.

clemon79 · « **Reply #602 on:** November 13, 2008, 11:50:58 PM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'201560\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 03:59 PM\']
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'201559\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 06:57 PM\']
How the heck do you even get to the *page* for Travel Tin? As usual, the navigation on their site is crappe.
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I'd assume linking to PDFs is acceptable?

Travel Tin
3rd Edition
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That doesn't answer my question, though....oh, I just now found it. I missed the "Quick Picks" link.

pacdude · « **Reply #603 on:** November 14, 2008, 11:06:45 AM »

[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'201564\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 08:48 PM\']I further don't get how that particular game would be interesting enough to merit a home play version.[/quote]

Because it's called something that make men from 6 to 60 giggle uncontrollably?

clemon79 · « **Reply #604 on:** November 14, 2008, 11:36:33 AM »

[quote name=\'pacdude\' post=\'201602\' date=\'Nov 14 2008, 08:06 AM\']
Because it's called something that make men from 6 to 60 giggle uncontrollably?
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Approves

/some are held for charity
//and some for fancy dress

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #605 on:** November 14, 2008, 12:02:50 PM »

Clearly the winner for "best UK import" would need to be the "Numberwang Play Numberwang at Home Numberwang Board Game".

/Goldenballs for Wii? Bah humbug.

pacdude · « **Reply #606 on:** November 14, 2008, 12:15:33 PM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'201606\' date=\'Nov 14 2008, 12:02 PM\']Clearly the winner for "best UK import" would need to be the "Numberwang Play Numberwang at Home Numberwang Board Game".[/quote]

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/428654

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #607 on:** November 14, 2008, 12:24:24 PM »

[quote name=\'pacdude\' post=\'201609\' date=\'Nov 14 2008, 12:15 PM\']
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/428654
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True, but no 400-sided die, authentic hosting accessories, and massive rule books, so you can say "Numberwang!" with confidence!

Marc412 · « **Reply #608 on:** November 14, 2008, 07:07:43 PM »

[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'201564\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 08:48 PM\']
Just off the top of my head, shows I'd rather see in the United States before Goldenballs include Krypton Factor, Crystal Maze, Only Connect, Mastermind, University Challenge, Countdown, Fifteen to One, Number One...golly gee whiz, I could go on...
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Thing is, all those shows require the players to use that thing on their shoulders as something more than a hat rack, and unfortunately, the average American has stopped doing that by the time they leave school.

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #609 on:** November 14, 2008, 11:12:52 PM »

[quote name=\'Marc412\' post=\'201642\' date=\'Nov 14 2008, 07:07 PM\']
[quote name=\'TLEberle\' post=\'201564\' date=\'Nov 13 2008, 08:48 PM\']
Just off the top of my head, shows I'd rather see in the United States before Goldenballs include Krypton Factor, Crystal Maze, Only Connect, Mastermind, University Challenge, Countdown, Fifteen to One, Number One...golly gee whiz, I could go on...[/quote]
Thing is, all those shows require the players to use that thing on their shoulders as something more than a hat rack, and unfortunately, the average American has stopped doing that by the time they leave school.[/quote]
Fairly easy and too-common potshot at "average Americans" notwithstanding, I just don't get why home versions of pure-luck games hold any appeal at all. I'm not talking about the lack of mental stimulation, I play mindless arcade-style games online all the time, . I'm talking about the fact that you're simply not doing anything. Even when I'm wasting time with Bubbleshooter, I at least have control over the result based on what I do.

TLEberle · « **Reply #610 on:** November 14, 2008, 11:55:23 PM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'201665\' date=\'Nov 14 2008, 08:12 PM\']Fairly easy and too-common potshot at "average Americans" notwithstanding, I just don't get why home versions of pure-luck games hold any appeal at all. I'm not talking about the lack of mental stimulation, I play mindless arcade-style games online all the time, . I'm talking about the fact that you're simply not doing anything. Even when I'm wasting time with Bubbleshooter, I at least have control over the result based on what I do.[/quote]And sometimes I like to turn my brain off for a while. But in that case I'd actually watch an episode of The Deal. I'm not going to play the game myself.

In all the time I have spent in the game aisle of various department stores, I have never once seen someone pick up a game show home game and leave with it. The group of people who actually get jollies from 'pretending to be the Banker' must be just big enough to warrant production.

clemon79 · « **Reply #611 on:** November 15, 2008, 04:31:13 AM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'201665\' date=\'Nov 14 2008, 08:12 PM\']
Even when I'm wasting time with Bubbleshooter, I at least have control over the result based on what I do.[/quote]
You might enjoy Bubble Town.

Hastin · « **Reply #612 on:** November 15, 2008, 09:39:28 PM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'201665\' date=\'Nov 14 2008, 08:12 PM\']
Fairly easy and too-common potshot at "average Americans" notwithstanding, I just don't get why home versions of pure-luck games hold any appeal at all.[/quote]

I think it comes down to how you play it as well. When DoND was first popular, we would have 'Deal Nights', where we would have one person be the banker (phone and all), we would have a 'host', and a 'contestant', and a couple of friends to wait their turn to play. It was fun in that format. However, I couldn't see anyone just opening up the Pressman version of the game and having a good time. It doesn't feel strong enough to be a home game.

clemon79 · « **Reply #613 on:** November 15, 2008, 09:43:34 PM »

[quote name=\'Hastin\' post=\'201731\' date=\'Nov 15 2008, 06:39 PM\']
I think it comes down to how you play it as well. When DoND was first popular, we would have 'Deal Nights', where we would have one person be the banker (phone and all), we would have a 'host', and a 'contestant', and a couple of friends to wait their turn to play. It was fun in that format.[/quote]
I genuinely, honestly don't see how. Unless you had some kind of door prize for whoever "won" the most, and even then, that becomes a pretty rote exercise after the first player.

chad1m · « **Reply #614 on:** November 15, 2008, 09:48:52 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'201732\' date=\'Nov 15 2008, 09:43 PM\']I genuinely, honestly don't see how. [/quote]Can't a group of people just have a good time? I have fun playing the DOND game on my computer once in a while. I can't explain how or why, but I just do. Some things just are. Maybe it's kind of like how I enjoy watching pro wrestling. I know they're not really fighting and I know I'm not really going to win any money, but it's fun to pass the time and suspend disbelief.