Jonathan Harrison
United States
Fisher
Illinois
South Quarter Independent Games
Firp! ding! blast!
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To my mind, this is about the perfect little euro. Again, that may or may not be a recommendation. It's got the theme, it's got the tightness of gameplay, and it's got the bidding. However, the auction is short and small, and a brief lead-in to the main round. You'll be going for victory points (of course), and trying to do so by building buildings that help the artists, scientists, and philosophers whom you patronize create greater and greater works.
As a euro, it works extremely well. But don't expect anything other than perhaps the definitive (in terms of what it bring to the table) euro. It lasts about an hour and a half. Conflict is confined to bidding. The theme does work, despite the game's having been very pasteable.
Plays 2 to 5.
See user comments.
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Todd Baker
United States
Elmira
New York
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8/24/2011
It's awful sad, but I still have not played this one yet. I know I'm going to love it. Maybe this weekend I will make a special point to get it played finally.
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Carl Garber
Canada
Vauxhall
Alberta
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The Princes of Florence
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58.7% |
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Arkham Horror
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41.3% |
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This poll is now closed.
46 answers
Closes: Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:00 am
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Mark Embley
United States
Gaithersburg
Maryland
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Owners / Plays / Plays Per Owner
9393 / 17082 / 1.82
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Beau Bailey
United States
Missoula
Montana
Why don't you believe me?
Seriously, I'm a weasel.
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Rio Grande Games edition (Alea style box). Excellent condition.
Minimum Bid: $15
Shipping: $12
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Tom Verdonck
Belgium
Edegem
Antwerp
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Ranking : from 23 to 25 = -2
Highest Ever : 6 (diff. to current = -19)
Rating : from 7.649 to 7.649 = 0
Highest Ever : 8.030 (diff. to current = -0.381)
Votes : from 9509 to 9582 = +73
Owners : from 9334 to 9393 = +59
Plays : from 16925 to 17082 = +157
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Grant Johnson
United States
Cedar Park
Texas
Well me known for eating cookie when me don't they shout
Look! He try to throw loyal fans a curve!
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Really needs 5 gamers to shine correctly. Love to play it though!
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  Conserve energy:  Play board games!
United States
California
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Andrew Watson
United States
Bethesda
Maryland
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I enjoy the occasional play of Princes. But there are many lesser games I enjoy more.
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Patrick Kairns
Canada
Longueuil
Quebec
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Started playing an old favorite again; Princes of Florence. Always has been one of my "10's" and having just recently introducing it to 3 new players, I think we'll be playing this one again, and often. They all loved it! I tried a 2 player variant with my wife on Sunday and we found that quite enjoyable as well. I will say this again: "This is NOT 5 player solitaire" as there ALWAYS has been plenty of player interaction in all the games I have played; 5-6 years ago, and now in 2012! For a 12 year old game, that IS great!
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The root of all evil... but you can call me cookie.
United States
Gainesville
Florida
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As I walked in this was in the teach process.
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Brian McCarty
United States
La Crescent
Minnesota
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Kevin mentioned wanting to play this again, and since I missed the last few opportunities to play I was eager. This was the first play for Nate. We started the game and then Kathryn showed up. We told her she was welcome but it was a deeper game. She handled herself well.
I made a fatal mistake and didn't have a profession for the final round. Since I didn't win the recruiter card, I couldn't complete a work. I eneded up getting a third worker and two buildings for 9 PP. Could I completeed a work for more than 18 WV? Probably, but not enough to get out of last place.
Kevin 53
Brian N 52 "King of second place"
Nate 47
Kathryn 41
Brian 32
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Jon Ben
Canada
Vancouver
British Columbia
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$24
Alea, Rio Grande Games 2000.
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So we ignored all the games on our list on Friday Night and at the start we chose this one.
I came in last but really like the game - Awesome game.
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Brian Morris
United States
Raytown
Missouri
2nd, 6th & 7th Wisconsin, 19th Indiana, 24th Michigan
24th Michigan monument at Gettysburg Pa.
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Played but in very good condition. This is the Rio Grande 2000 English edition. Includes the Princess and the Muse and 2 player expansions from the treasure chest.
Will ship to the US only.
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Burster of Bubbles, Destroyer of Dreams.
United States
Sunnyvale
California
Just imagine the red offboard up here. I'll create it Real Soon Now...
Yes, I know a proper 18XX tile should have a tile number.
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The Rinses of Florence -- Players compete to provide the best hair-color job for actress Florence Henderson of _Brady Bunch_ fame.
The Princes of Lawrence -- High-school dropouts from different ethnic groups compete for fame and status on the mean streets of a struggling former mill town.
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commited hero
United States
Raleigh
Unspecified
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Too many old ladies, and not enough hairdressers. A game of beauty salon management.
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ebay 15 Euro
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English Rio Grande 2010 edition. Like new. Sleeved before playing and only played a couple of times. Comes in Mayday premium sleeves.
See also the Princes of Florence expansion I have listed separately here.
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Agricola - 2012 Aldie Award Winner
United States
Indiana
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11 7 Wonders vs. 22 The Princes of Florence
First Round: d. Die Macher 520-348
Comment: PoF returns to the 2nd round with a wider margin than its 2011 loss.
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Chad Cook
United States
Littleton
Colorado
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Another older title that I'd like to try. One of the joys of being new to gaming; even old games are new to me!
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Toad
United States
Bloomington
MN
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I have played this game A LOT. It's probably my favorite game. I've only lost one time. More accurately, I've won every single game but one. That one time was to a friend who is TERRIBLE at strategy games. In fact, she's pretty much terrible at ALL games. She even admits it herself. I don't know what happened. Worst of all, EVERYONE saw it.
It was bad. Very, very bad.
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Brian Morris
United States
Raytown
Missouri
2nd, 6th & 7th Wisconsin, 19th Indiana, 24th Michigan
24th Michigan monument at Gettysburg Pa.
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Played but in very good condition. This is the Rio Grande English edition. Includes the Princess and the Muse and 2 player expansions.
Will ship to the US only.
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Paul Imboden
United States
Chicago
Illinois
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Great game -- our game group has three copies. Excellent condition, 2000 edition, some whiting on corners. Plenty of player aids.
Free US shipping (including AK and HI), first $15 in shipping outside US.
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Im always the best loser...I always come in second in life 
