I must confess that, having played it once, I had a pretty good time (and won, which always makes me feel more positive about a game), but it didn’t leap out to me as a Favourite Game the way e.g. Firefly did when I first played that.
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Yes, I enjoyed playing it but I think the scarcity of it perhaps increased the legend of how good it is. Not a bad game at all but I couldn’t see myself playing it often.
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Personally, considering the prices in my market, none.
Do I like to bling out my favorite games until they are expensive: yes.
Most games I consider „essential“ (definition might be needed) in 2026 are inexpensive.
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While I have an “expensive games” thread:
Did anyone play Rococo Deluxe?
Because that looked gorgeous.
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I enjoy this one. It’s a good Euro, but I wouldn’t pay 100 king’s quid for it.
I also prefer the older beige art of Michael Menzel which I can get for around 40 to 50.
Only PitchCar and Cthulhu Wars I would buy from my list if I’m starting all over again. As for Glory to Rome, I’m happy with the cartoony edition
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Does anyone have thoughts on PitchCar Mini vs PitchCar? Would you happily get the small version if you didn’t have the big one?
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It’s good, and much more transportable (my Pitch Car is all in an enormous storage box).
I don’t think you get quite as high highs with mini because you can’t yeet your car as hard, but it’s still fun
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This is a good benchmark! In that case, I’d definitely pick up a copy of John’s Company 2nd Edition for >£100. Not sure I have other games where that’s the case, although I’m not sure whether any of my other games cost that much as a standalone. Including expansions some do, but JC is the one I’d definitely get again if something happened to it.
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