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Board Game: Fairy Tale [Average Rating:6.81 Overall Rank:435]
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Anything really. This theme is just too silly and whimsical.

On the other hand, a Star Wars theme (Empire, Jedi, Rebels, etc) or a Game of Thrones theme would be great.
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I have no problem with the theme. The problem is that the artwork, while gorgeous, makes it difficult to tell from across the table exactly what cards have been played.
 
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There is a theme here?
It's just set collecting.

Maybe it should be abstracted to the abstract art theme:
De Stilj (3 primary colours against the black).
 
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Something like this?

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rhoubhe wrote:
Something like this?



Sure. Put that bad boy on Artscow.com and I'm in.
 
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Todd Baker
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Another quick card game that I picked up. This one is just ok. Very similar to 7 Wonders but not as fun.
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I've had this little card (drafting) game for years, but never played. Looking for a quick closer and Alan had played it before and was willing to teach us. As Alan had warned, after 1st play, we were befuddled. I actually didn't get it at all, and would likely have not played again. But Michael said, "that was quick, let's play again". So we did. Wow. What a difference a 2nd play made! Once you know the cards and the possibilities, it suddenly makes sense and was alot of fun! (and quick, about 15-20 mins)! So glad we tried it that way and gave it a 2nd chance! Would like to see more folks try this, great starter/closer for 3-5.

You can see the influence it had on 7 Wonders.

Game 1 (no idea what we were doing)
51 - ALAN
44 - Michael
36 - Scott
34 - Steve

Game 2 (NOW it makes sense!)
48 - STEVE
39 - Alan & Scott (tied)
35 - Michael

"All the better to eat you with, My dear!" ~BBW
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Sorry I missed this one. I have owned this for years, never played.
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Erick Sklar
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The hours were winding down and we had only a little time left before the closing ceremonies. Hoyle suggested this quick little card game, so Dustin and I jumped in a game. I was the only one that had never played before. Fairy Tale is a drafting game like the popular 7 Wonders. Pick a card to use, pass the deck, etc. So what did I think? Meh...sums it up. I guess its a decent filler, but I really didn't care for the artwork on the cards and I thought all the icons were just too busy looking..Meh meh double Meh..
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We'll here's what the redesign looks like. gulp

Why can't this game get the design it deserves. Underrated game.
 
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ZargonDDG wrote:


Why can't this game get the design it deserves.


It did. It's called 7 Wonders.
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Clearly one of the inspirations for 7 Wonders, and plays great with 2.
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This one's seen a LOT of play recently with my wife. The combo's are really satisfying when they come off, which is probably more frequently than in a 4+ player game where you're unlikely to have cards come back to you again in the same round. It's a great mechanic which isn't bogged down by elaborate fluff.
 
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Another great game that I don't play nearly enough.
 
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Jon Enns
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This very short filler involving card drafting has only been played once this year, and while I don't expect it to quit getting plays entirely I predict that it will continue to lose position on this list to new and better fillers.

Purchased Nov. 11, 2009

Cost = $14
Total Plays = 45
Cost per play = 31¢ (32¢ last year)
Plays this year = 1
Moved down from #5.

 
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Mercedes (Mandy)
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I bought this and haven't had a chance to play.

Edition: Z-man (2005 reprint)
Language: English
Condition: like new (opened & unplayed)
 
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Note: This is the hard to find 2nd edition by Your Move Games (as pictured)

Box Condition:
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After a quick lunch, I played this nice drafting game. I really enjoy it, and actually like it a little better than 7 Wonders.

My roommate was less impressed.

I got pretty lucky with a group of 5 Homesteaders, and even got passed the Sword King with the 9-point bonus card already in play.

I think this is best with the full complement of players as all the cards are used, but I had a good time even with only 3.
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A game of flatulence.
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Whoever breaks wind first wins.
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English Z-Man edition. Like new. Sleeved before playing and only played a few times. Comes in Mayday premium thickness sleeves.
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$11 - I can pick up local.
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Travis Lopez
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$13 fairy tale
 
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15 plays.

This has jumped up recently after my roommate, Mosiah, discovered this. As it is also his Swedish girlfriend's favorite game (now), it gets played a lot. I've played it 15 times. I'm sure it has seen 50 plays though. I might have to sell it to Mosiah, especially if Zev is planning another print run of it...
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An expansion or a new game based on this great game. All it needs is a little more depth and a little longer. Clearer icons and pairs would be good too.
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I'd love a mini expansion - say Goblins - who steal cards and swap cards and are generally more interactive.
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caradoc wrote:
I'd love a mini expansion - say Goblins - who steal cards and swap cards and are generally more interactive.


Nice, anything to do with this game would be great!
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A couple of fillers were played while waiting for Ideology to begin.

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Dance of the Little Fairies by Sky
 
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I think this sells for about $10-12. A fun tableau-building game with a drafting mechanic. You can make the initial plays easier for beginners/younger players by removing certain cards (either the "skull" cards and/or the "star" cards) until they get the hang of the basic scoring mechanism. Great game if you only have about 20 minutes.
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Fairy Tale is by far the best value to be found in a card-drafting game. It's very quick, very fun, a lot of trying to out-guess your opponents. Good quality cardstock and artwork, too.

This beats 7-Wonders hands down, both in overall cost and gameplay.
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A poor man's 7 Wonders!
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if 7 wonders is LIKE fairy tale, i'll have to consider it more seriously. I love fairy tale. Only issue with this game is that the pink edition is quite garish
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A poor man's 7 Wonders!

Fairy Tale is an excellent introduction to card drafting games and I purchased 7 Wonders on the promise it was a super sized Fairy Tale. I was not disappointed! When you don't have time or table space for 7 Wonders, Fairy Tale is a fantastic filler. I picked up my copy for $8. A worthy addition to the list!
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AnEvenWeirderMove wrote:
if 7 wonders is LIKE fairy tale, i'll have to consider it more seriously. I love fairy tale. Only issue with this game is that the pink edition is quite garish


The only think with 7 Wonders is that the scoring (and understanding how to improve yours) takes a little bit of effort. Fairy tale offers the drafting mechanic without being so deep on the scoring.

All in all 7 wonders is most definitely worth a try.
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Both in mint condition - but Monopoly Deal is the Chinese version, got it as a gift, cards have english and chinese on them, very playable.

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Jeff Jackson
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OK, one time Randy Beaman had to take baths with his brother. So one time his little brother took a potty in the bathtub .....and now Randy Beaman gets to take showers alone. 'K, bye.
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Yup, Dominant Species is still being played. Steve had to break for work.

David 50
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Brad 46
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2-5, 49% (33)

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Good with two. We play a modified draft where we deal extra cards so a player can take a card and discard a card before passing. Plays quickly and has more focused "attacking" of the other player.
 
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The best card-drafting game out there, and for $10 you aren't shelling out big bucks (Ahem, 7-Wonders).
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