Recently I've had a couple nights a week where I've had a hard time getting to sleep. This is very abnormal for me. A big culprit, I believe, has been my time spent on BGA (Boardgame Arena). Staring into a screen on nights after work to wind down while playing some great games, although fun, has impacted my sleep quantity and quality.
So I've gotten into the habit on many work nights during the week, of coming home, making a tea and sitting down for some gaming; solo mostly, but sometimes with my daughter(s)... I can't convince my wife much anymore. LOL
Maquis was my go-to the other night. Successfully completing my missions in game 1 by Day 12, but getting caught on Day 6 or 7 in game 2.
Last night, I thought my youngest and I were going to play Spyrium when I got home from work. But she was watching some funny YouTube videos with my wife, and decided to keep doing that. I decided to take out what is, in my opinion, the most relaxing game in my collection; Wingspan!
What a way to end a good work day; I played two games vs the Automa. Game 1 the automa won a fairly close game. I was so comfortable and enjoying it so much (as always), that I opted for one more game before hitting the pillow. Game 2 was mine! Beating the Automa quite well actually (probably the biggest margin so far... 81-65). Something about the game makes it so "Zen" for me. It may be the nature theme, the fact that it's really not a "take that" type game... I don't know what it is, but it's such a great way to chill as you wind down for the night. :)
Great timing for this post: Wingspan is getting a digital edition on Steam today, and I was wondering if I should buy it... Or will it keep me awake at night? 😄
LOL It might, Athena!
Do you have the physical verison? I'm always partial to physical versions over digital . I've seen the trailer for Wingspan (and have a discount from when I purchased the game) however it's a very different look / feel on the digital version.
Scythe came on sale on Steam yesterday as well. As you know, I love that game so I thought, why not? My thoughts...it's just ok. It's nothing compared to the physical game. So Wingspan I feel would really not have the same feel on digital as my physical copy. I (may) purchase it if down the road it comes on sale for $10 or less... otherwise, I'm staying in love with my physical copy.
Just my thoughts...
I bought the Scythe app for my tablet, reasoning it may help me to remember the rules. But I enjoyed it way less than with the physical board.
I don't regret buying it, as it will indeed help me learning the game - and it comes in handy right now as I don't have access to a gaming table for a few weeks. But after that, it's back to the physical game.
That's bang on JW! I feel the same way with my digital version on Steam. And actually when you mention the rules, there were 2 things I discovered (even after 60+ plays that I was just slightly off with... that will actually be helpful to play properly LOL
I don't have the board game, no. But I get what you're saying. I briefly considered Terraforming Mars digital but I love the physical game so much that I don't feel the need to play it on the computer.
I also decided that, because I spend too much time online, I shouldn't pursue more ways to stay in front of the screen. So the only digital game I played was Talisman against JW. 😋
Terraforming Mars is at the top of my list to have by (or for) Christmas. The digital version went on sale on Steam as well, but after seeing how different of a feel Scythe is, I didn't purchase it so it wouldn't turn me off getting the physical game. I'm really excited about it
Do you own the European expansion, Derek? It improved the game a lot for me. More variety in scoring mainly. Though I was very happy it added birds I actually recognised as well. And purple eggs! 😄
I don't ... yet. :) I actually just posted a GeekList the other day with my "Must Haves" and both European and the new Oceania expansions for Wingspan are most definitely on that list. :)