Re: Cheap commercial games

From: s19809@rmc.ca (Andrew Cowie)

Date: Sun, 10 Apr 1994 04:52:48 +0000

In article <2o6kqsINN37s@no-names.nerdc.ufl.edu>, you write:
> Are there any interesting commercial games out there that are relatively
> cheap as well?  I don
> I don't have much time, so I would like a simple game that gives
> good value.  Thanks!

[just a friendly note: That is how you're article appeared; check to see if
your word wrapping is 80 chars or less]

A great game that IS quick and easy to play is called Magic: the Gathering
from Wizards of the Coast, Inc. It's a card game in which different cards
represent different spells, and you try to "kill" your opponent with effects,
summoned creatures etc. See rec.games.deckmaster for a glimpse...

Cards come in Starter decks of 60 or booster packs of 15, all randomly
distributed out of a set of 300 cards or so. You never know which cards you're
going to get; and different cards have different rarities. Trading is part of
the fun. There have also been several expansion sets.  To start playing, you
need about 2 starter decks per person; get several booster packs, too

This game is somewhat addictive; there are A LOT of players ot there (I mean,
the ENTIRE gaming community is just hooked on it.) The cost of the game is
limited to how many cards you buy. Starter decks retail for ~$10.00; booster
packs retail for ~$2.50. The problem is, that once you start playing,
you're going to want more cards. And more, and more... :)

Another possibilty is called "Sudden Death" from (I think) I.C.E. Its a fun,
fast and SIMPLE space combat game. I haven't got a copy yet, but I'm looking.
Runs about $40.00 I think. Highly recommended.

Cheers!

--
Andrew F. Cowie, OCdt, Infantry, Royal Military College of Canada.
s19809@hp.rmc.ca, cowie-a@rmc.ca, or andrew@tvcent.gts.org

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Sat, 09 Apr 1994 16:23:56 +0000

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Sat, 09 Apr 1994 16:23:56 +0000